FPL | Water Heating Options- Interior Business Building
 

Incentives to Heat Water Efficiently

Providing a constant flow of hot water and air conditioning can account for a large portion of your business's energy bill. You can heat water more efficiently and save money at the same time with our Business Water Heating program.

Consider Your Options
Both a heat recovery unit and a heat-pump water heater reduce air-conditioning costs and reduce water-heating costs. Plus, we offer incentives for both pieces of equipment!
  • Heat recovery unit (HRU)
    • Recycles rejected heat from your air-conditioning or refrigeration system to heat water
    • Cools and dehumidifies indoor air which reduces the operating time for your A/C unit
    • 50 percent more efficient than a standard electric water heater
  • Heat pump water heater (HPWH)
    • Reclaims energy from the air, water or ground and directly heats water
    • A newer technology that is 50 percent more efficient than a standard electric water heater

Qualifying for an Incentive

To qualify for our incentive, your electric water heating system must be:

  • Used to supply water to process hot water needs
  • Installed with a pre-heat tank or special tank controls that minimize back-up strip element use and maximize efficiency
  • Compliant with all local, state and national codes regarding installation and operation of water heating equipment
Who Should Install High-Efficiency Water Heating Equipment?

Businesses that need a large flow of water throughout the day, continuous cooling, and dehumidification can benefit from heat recovery units or heat pump water heaters. The technology is well suited to businesses in the following industries:

  • Hospitality
  • Medical
  • Manufacturing
Breaking Down the Savings

If a 500 gallon heat pump water heater is installed in a cafeteria kitchen, here's a breakdown of the costs versus savings:

  • Installation costs: $4,500 (The heat pump water heater cost $6,000. In new construction, the HVAC system can be downsized by two tons saving $1,500 on the equipment purchase.)
  • FPL incentive: $1,000
  • Annual energy savings: $1,190 ($1,100 in water heating costs and $90 in cooling costs)
  • Payback period: Three years for new construction and 4.6 years for a retrofit

Additional Resources

On Call® Savings Program

Are you buying a new A/C unit for your business? We have valuable information to help you get started.

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Programs & Rebates

Check out all the great programs and rebates we offer to businesses that take steps to be more energy efficient.

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Online Brochures

We have plenty of helpful brochures with useful information and tips. Print out those that best suit your needs.

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Breaking Down the Savings
If a 500-gallon heat pump water heater is installed in a cafeteria kitchen, here’s how the cost vs. savings breaks down:
Installation cost*: $4,500 (HPWH costs $6,000. In new construction, HVAC system can be downsized by 2 tons, saving $1,500 on the equipment purchase.)
FPL incentive: $1,000
Annual energy savings: $1,190 ($1,100 in water heating costs and $90 in cooling costs)
Payback period*:
3 years for new construction and 4.6 years for retrofit
*New construction installation. Benefit of a downsized HVAC system would not apply in a retrofit situation. These programs are subject to modification or cancellation at any time without notice. Final eligibility requirements are specified in the program standards.