FPL is offering a set of six solar programs to spur clean energy investment in our state, plus one renewable research program. Rebates are available for installations of new photovoltaic (PV) systems (which convert sunlight directly into electricity) and solar water heating systems (which collect sunlight to heat water) in homes and businesses. The rebates are part of a five-year program authorized by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). Rebate funds are limited, and will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

The six programs are: 

• Residential Solar Water Heating – Customers may get a one-time rebate of $1,000 for installing a solar water heating system.
• Residential PV – Customers may get a one-time rebate of $2 per watt of the DC rating of the solar panels, up to $20,000.
• Solar Water Heating Low-Income New Construction Program – A partnership with not-for-profit low-income-housing builders to install solar water heaters in low-income housing units. FPL will provide the full installation cost per premise.*
• Business Solar Water Heating – A variable one-time rebate based on the size of the system installed, up to a maximum of $50,000 per premise* during the life of the program. Customers with multiple premises* can receive a maximum combined rebate for their premises* of up to $150,000 per funding year.
• Business Photovoltaic (PV) – A variable one-time rebate depending on the DC rating of the solar panels, up to a maximum of $50,000 per  premise* during the life of the program. Customers with multiple premises* can receive a maximum combined rebate for their premises* of up to $150,000 per funding year.
• Solar for Schools – FPL will install solar PV arrays on public schools as both an energy-producing program for schools and educational program for kids.
• Renewable Research and Demonstration – A program that allows FPL to conduct a series of demonstration and renewable technology research projects to increase awareness of solar technologies and to understand and quantify the energy effectiveness of emerging renewable technologies and their applications. 

The new solar rebates are available to all existing FPL customers. The rebates are not available for solar systems that are already installed. Applicants must be current account holders of the premise* where the solar system is being installed. School districts may apply for the Solar for Schools program. Not-for-profit low-income-housing builders can work directly with FPL to participate in the Solar Water Heating Low-Income New Construction Program.

FPL will take online applications on a first-come, first-served basis and evaluate them based on their conformance with the applicable program standards and requirements. Applications that meet the applicable program standards and requirements will receive "reservations" for rebates until FPL reaches the funding limit for each rebate program. The reservation is not a guarantee of a rebate payment, but rather that funds have been reserved for that applicant. Actual payment will depend upon final verification by FPL that the installed system and all associated documents meet the applicable program standards and requirements.

No, we are not targeting any particular regions for investment. Customers throughout our service territory are invited to apply.

There are many benefits of solar power, including lowering your electricity usage billed by FPL and helping the environment by making your own clean energy. (Please note: Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.)

Your savings will depend on several variables, including weather patterns; the size and energy usage of your home or business; and the type of system you install. Solar water heaters can save residential and business customers up to 85% of their electric water-heating costs, according to the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). Estimated savings for PV systems require a calculation that is specific to your premise.* For both kinds of systems, monthly savings could be low, and it could take several years to break even on your investment depending on the type, usage and cost of your system. However, many people gain satisfaction from knowing they are saving money while aiding the environment. (Please note: Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.)

There is so much variety in the marketplace that this question is hard to answer in a simple way. The exact answer depends on variables such as the size and type of system you choose, the weather, and the orientation of your roof.

Solar PV panels are assigned a rating in watts based on the maximum power they can produce under ideal conditions. In sunny climates such as Florida's, a solar panel rated at 1-kilowatt DC of electricity will produce approximately 1,350 kilowatt hours per year (about 110 kWh/month). Multiple panels can be combined to create an array that generates even more energy. The extent to which these systems offset your electricity demand depends on the amount of sunlight received and the size and efficiency of the system. Many solar vendors now sell packaged systems in the range of 2 to 10 kilowatts for homes and 2 to 2,000 kW for businesses.

Solar vendors and installers can advise you on the type of systems that are best for your property, and how much they might save. Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

In order to determine the size for your solar water heating system, you'll need to determine the total collector area and storage volume to meet your household's hot water needs. According to the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), a rough rule of thumb is to have 10-square-feet of collector area per person, and 20 gallons of water storage per person. For example, a family of four would typically get a 40-square-feet collector area and total tank storage of 80 gallons.

Solar vendors and installers who you hire can advise you on the type of systems that are best for your property, and how much they might save. Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

You may be eligible for a federal- or state-sponsored tax incentive, so you may want to consult with a qualified tax adviser and/or state and federal tax authorities. FPL does not offer tax information or advice.

The specific program standards and requirements are different for each type of rebate. Please refer to the standards document and application checklist for each rebate program - found on www.FPL.com/solarrebates.

FPL will approve as many applications as possible up to the funding limits for each rebate program in each funding year. FPL is authorized by the Florida Public Service Commission to spend a total of $15.5 million per year on these new solar rebate programs -- enough to support thousands of homes and hundreds of businesses.

The annual amount of energy-conservation funding that Florida utilities can allocate to their respective solar pilot projects was determined by the Florida Public Service Commission. FPL distributes the $15.5 million allocated for each year of the program across its seven programs, based on a number of factors including the intent to ensure funding benefits to as wide a customer audience as possible across all of the programs. We monitor the utilization of the funds and reallocate based on demand.

When FPL has issued enough reservations to meet the annual funding limit in a given rebate program, it will suspend issuing reservations in that program. FPL will not maintain a waiting list for future participation, as program requirements and customer circumstances may change from year to year.

Yes. Residential customers may receive one rebate from each of the two residential programs per home over the five-year period. Business customers may receive one rebate from each of the two business programs per premise* over the five-year period.

Yes. Both residential and business customers may receive rebates for multiple properties.

Customers who are interested in receiving a solar rebate should take three steps as soon as possible:

1. Get informed
   Go to www.FPL.com/solarrebates, review the program standards and requirements and download the application checklist for any specific program that interests you.
   
   
2. Meet with licensed contractors
   Identify one or more licensed contractors of your choice and schedule meetings to discuss your options as soon as possible.
   
   
3. Get ready
   Complete all fields on the application checklist, register on FPL.com and be ready to apply online during the next rebate cycle. Be prepared to enter every item on the checklist into the online application.

You will need detailed information, such as the specifications of the system being installed, in order to submit the application. Be ready to submit an online application to FPL using the information you have gathered during the next rebate cycle.

While funds last, customers whose applications meet all program standards and requirements will receive a “reservation” for a rebate. FPL will send the reservation notice -- and all notices under this program -- to the email address provided by the customer.

Customers whose applications do not meet all requirements will be notified of deficiencies within three business days and may have a chance to fix and re-submit the application.

A rebate reservation is not a guarantee of a rebate payment, but rather that funds have been “reserved” for that applicant. The actual rebate payment will depend upon final verification by FPL that the installed system and all associated documents have been completed and meet the applicable program standards and requirements.

The specific program standards and requirements are different for each type of rebate. Please refer to the standards and checklist for each rebate program – found on www.FPL.com/solarrebates before you start to apply.

We expect strong demand for a limited amount of funds, so the application window may be open for only a brief period of time. Residential and business customers who have studied their options and gathered all the necessary information will be in the best position to secure rebates.

No, there is no application fee for these rebates. However, there is a fee associated with the FPL Net Metering Interconnection Agreement for tiers 2 and 3, or systems larger than 11.77 kW DC, which is required for the Residential PV and Business PV rebate programs. For more information on net metering, please visit www.FPL.com/netmetering.

All program notices are sent to the email address provided in your application. You may want to check your "junk" or "spam" folder in your email program. If this does not resolve the problem, please send us an email at SolarWHSupport@fpl.com or SolarPVSupport@fpl.com, including your name, complete mailing address, current email address, and the date and time you applied for a rebate. We will respond to you within three business days.

In order to receive a rebate, residential customers must ensure all work is completed and submit final documentation to FPL by email or mail within 90 days of FPL's reservation notice. Business customers will have 120 days, given the larger scale and greater degree of customization of most business installations. Within those timeframes, customers must complete the system installation; obtain an approved final inspection by the local authority having jurisdiction; and submit all FPL-required documents to FPL. The required documentation is spelled out in the application checklist.

The customer will have 30 calendar days from the date of FPL's notice of deficiencies to make any corrections. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at FPL's sole discretion.

Once the system is installed and FPL has received and approved all required documentation (all in accordance with the applicable program standards and requirements), FPL will mail the rebate check to the customer. The check will be made out to the customer of record at the installation address and mailed to that customer's mailing address that was provided in the application.

Customers will receive the check approximately six to eight weeks after FPL notifies the customer by email that all applicable program standards and requirements have been met.

Ideal sites have a south-facing roof or lot with no shading or obstructions. East and west exposure might also be adequate, but you should check with the licensed contractor who you hired to see if it could work for you. Solar PV and water heating systems typically have a 20-year life, so you should note the possibility of trees or buildings that could block the sun in the future. Even partial shading can significantly reduce the performance of a PV system. We encourage you to do some independent research and speak with licensed solar installers to determine if solar is a good choice for your home or business and if so, which system fits your needs best.

Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables involved. The decision to select, hire and the management of the contractor that will install the eligible products is the customer’s sole responsibility. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer. There are many installers in Florida with varying levels of capability and experience. Please check to make sure the contractor you select meets all applicable licensing and building code requirements. Qualifications that you may want to consider when choosing your contractor include, years of experience, making sure they have the appropriate license and experience for this type of work, confirming they maintain insurance that covers their work, inquiring about warranties, checking Better Business Bureau reviews, and requesting customer testimonials. You may also use the following sites and/or local directories to assist you in researching installers in your area; however, it is important to note that FPL does not endorse any of these websites, endorse or recommend any individual installers that may be listed therein for any of its programs, nor does FPL bear any responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen or hired by the customer:

• www.flaseia.org
  This website, provided by the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, lists member contractors across the state and includes their contractor license number. If you can't find a contractor in your area, you may wish to consider contacting the listed manufacturers of photovoltaic systems for dealers in your area.
  
  
• www.NABCEP.org
  This website, provided by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, lists contractors who have satisfied the professional certification standards established by the organization.
  
  
• www.myfloridalicense.com
  This website, provided by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, lists all licensed contractors in the state of Florida.
  
  
• http://csapp.800helpfla.com/cspublicapp/businesssearch/businesssearch.aspx
  This website, provided by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, gives you the ability to view any complaints that may have been asserted against the contractor you plan to hire.
  
  
• www.yellowpages.com:
  This website, provided by AT&T Inc., is a source for you to search for a retail contractor to purchase and/or install any eligible products.

There may be other resources available to assist you as this list is not meant to be exhaustive.

You may verify whether a contractor is licensed by visiting www.myfloridalicense.com, or by calling the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at (850) 487-1395, or by contacting your local building department.

The contractor you choose to hire will be able to recommend a system that meets the following certifications:

• Solar water heaters: All solar water heating systems must be approved and certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and have an FSEC system certification number.
  
  
• Solar PV: All PV system components must be tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing and certification laboratory for continuous interactive operation with an electric distribution system in compliance with the applicable codes and standards of IEEE 1547, IEEE 1547.1, and UL 1741.
  
  
• Please note: Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

There are many variables involved. FPL recommends you do some independent research and shop around to find the value combination that's right for you.

Yes. Both roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems are eligible for the FPL rebate. However, your homeowners association or municipality may have covenants regarding such installations. Please check your local rules and regulations before making any plans.

The surest way is to use a licensed, experienced contractor who provides a warranty for the installation. To optimize energy production, the system must be installed at specific angles relative to the south and to the horizon, referred to as "azimuth" and "tilt." This information, along with other technical information, must be documented in your application. Once again, customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

FPL requires that the installer be a licensed contractor. This ensures that systems are installed safely and consistent with applicable laws, rules and regulations. If you're a contractor with the appropriate license, you may install the system yourself. Self-installation is also allowed for government customers.

Yes, residential and business customers with photovoltaic (PV) systems must net meter. To be eligible, the system must be connected properly so that electricity can flow in both directions and your electric meter can calculate the net impact on your bill. Please visit www.FPL.com/netmetering for more details.

Sorry, no. Rebates must be reserved via an online application before any system installation begins. Any system components installed prior to FPL's issuance of a rebate reservation will not qualify for the rebate.

In order to qualify for a rebate, you must install a new system, including a new inverter and new panels. Adding panels to an existing inverter will not qualify for a rebate.

Yes. To qualify for a rebate, the date of issuance of the building permit and installation must begin after FPL has accepted the customer's application and provided a reservation number. However, having a contract or order in place before the application date does not disqualify you.

Unfortunately, all customers who install a photovoltaic system at their home or business are ineligible for a smart meter at this time due to net metering requirements. We are currently testing a smart meter for net metering and look forward to providing smart meters to customers with PV systems in the future.

No. With the exception of the Solar Water Heating Low-Income New Construction Program, rebates are only available for existing premises. The date of the Certificate of Occupancy for the premise must be before your rebate reservation date.

FPL is offering customers a rebate of $1,000 per installed solar water heater.

The Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate is available to any existing FPL residential customers with electric or gas water heating. The rebates are not available for new construction, pool heating systems or solar water heating systems that are already installed. Applicants must be current account holders of the premise* where the solar water heating system is being installed.

Some homeowners associations have covenants regarding such installations or requiring you to obtain permission for them. FPL's rebate programs do not supersede these rules and regulations. If you belong to a homeowners association, you may want to check your local rules before making any plans.

The Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate is for solar thermal collectors, pumps, mounting hardware and water storage tanks. All systems must be approved and certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and have an FSEC system certification number. There is no minimum or maximum size limit. This program is for domestic water heating only. Solar pool heaters do not qualify. All products installed must be new, not refurbished or previously installed. Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

Yes. Residential customers may receive one rebate from each of the two residential programs (Residential PV and Residential Solar Water Heating) per home over the five-year period.

Installations must be completed by a licensed contractor who meets all applicable licensing and building code requirements of the State of Florida and local governmental authorities where the work is being performed. Self-installation by a customer who is not a licensed contractor is not permitted. All installations must comply with any and all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, and accepted engineering practices.

Solar thermal collectors must be mounted flat or tilted to a south, east or west orientation.

System installation must not begin until FPL's approval of your application is confirmed by your receipt of a reservation number. FPL will send the reservation notice to the email address provided by the customer. For more details on the application process, see the "General questions common to all the rebate programs."
FPL reserves the right to conduct a pre-installation verification of the proposed installation site.

In order to receive a rebate, residential customers must ensure all work is completed and submit final documentation (all in accordance with the program standards and requirements) to FPL within 90 days of receiving FPL's reservation notice. Within that timeframe, customers must complete the solar water heating system installation; obtain an approved final inspection by the local authority(ies) having jurisdiction over the installation of the solar water heating system; and submit all FPL-required documents to FPL. The 90-day completion requirement may be extended on a case-by-case basis at FPL's sole discretion.

The required documentation to complete an installation and request rebate payment includes:

• The FPL Rebate Certificate with the customer’s signature;
• A signed purchase agreement contract for the purchase of the solar water heating system;
• Digital photos of the installation and solar collector nameplate(s);
• A copy of the contractor’s invoice; and
• A copy of the appropriate final passed permit(s), indicating that the date of the permit(s) application was after the rebate reservation date.
• FPL reserves the right to request additional documentation on a case-by-case basis.

FPL reserves the right to verify each installation, and the installations must be accessible for such verification. FPL will be the final judge of whether the program standards and requirements have been met. Note that any verification activities by FPL personnel shall not be construed as any representation, assurance, guarantee or warranty by FPL of the safety, durability, suitability, quality, or reliability of the solar water heating system. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work.

The customer will have 30 calendar days from the date of FPL's notice of deficiencies to make any corrections. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at FPL's sole discretion.

FPL will mail a rebate check made out to the customer of record at the installation address approximately six to eight weeks after the date that FPL sends a notice of approval of the final documentation.

If you currently participate in the On Call® Savings Program, please note the following changes:

• Your new solar water heating system will not qualify for participation in the On Call® Savings Program.(for more information, please refer to tariff RLP). As a result, your monthly On Call credit will be adjusted and you will no longer receive a $1.50 monthly credit for your water heater that was enrolled.
  
  
• You will continue to receive a monthly credit for all other equipment that you have enrolled in the program.
  
  
• If you participate in the cycle option with your central air conditioning unit, you will receive a rate of $3 a month for your unit. However, you can increase you’re A/C credit to $9 a month by participating in the A/C extended cycle option.
  

If you can't find an answer to your question within these FAQs or elsewhere on FPL.com, you may email us at SolarWHSupport@fpl.com

Customers may receive $2 per watt of the direct current (DC) rating of the solar panels of a photovoltaic (PV) system, up to $20,000.

The Residential PV Rebate is available to all existing FPL residential customers in existing dwellings. The rebates are not available for new construction or PV systems that are already installed. Applicants must be current account holders of the premise* where the solar photovoltaic system is being installed.

Some homeowners associations have covenants regarding such installations or requiring you to obtain permission for them. FPL's rebate programs do not supersede these rules and regulations. If you belong to a homeowners association, you may want to check your local rules before making any plans.

The Residential PV Rebate is for residential PV systems consisting of solar electric panels, mounting hardware, grid-interactive electric inverter(s), optional battery systems, associated cabling, and for systems over 10 kilowatt AC, disconnect devices. This rebate program is only for grid-interactive PV systems with a minimum nameplate rating of 2 kilowatts direct current (DC) and a maximum nameplate rating of 2 megawatts. All components must be tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing and certification laboratory for continuous interactive operation with an electric distribution system in compliance with the applicable codes and standards of IEEE 1547, IEEE 1547.1, and UL 1741. All products installed must be new, not refurbished or previously installed. Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

Yes. Residential customers may receive one rebate from each of the two residential programs (Residential PV and Residential Solar Water Heating) per home over the five-year period.

The PV system must be interconnected to FPL through the service of the customer of record. The customer of record must sign a Net Metering Interconnection Agreement as per Rule 25-6.065, Net Metering of Customer-owned Renewable Generation (Interconnection Agreement). If the system is a Tier 2 or 3, or larger than 11.77 kW DC, there is a net-metering interconnection application fee for the Interconnection Agreement. Please refer to www.FPL.com/netmetering for more information on these requirements.

Installations must be completed by a licensed contractor who meets all applicable licensing and building code requirements of the State of Florida and local governmental authorities where the work is being performed. Self-installation by a customer who is not a licensed contractor is not permitted. All installations must comply with any and all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, and accepted engineering practices.

PV panels must be mounted flat, or tilted to a south, east or west orientation. The system must be designed so that a PVWatts-1 calculation for the system indicates a minimum annual production of 1000 kilowatt-hour per DC kW installed. The PVWatts-1 calculation value must be provided to FPL during the initial reservation application submittal. All installations must comply with all local, state and federal statutes, codes, ordinances and accepted engineering practices.

System installation must not begin until FPL’s approval of your application is confirmed by your receipt of a reservation number. FPL will send the reservation notice to the email address provided by the customer. For more details on the application process, see the “General questionsmp;A common to all the rebate programs,” above.

FPL reserves the right to conduct a pre-installation verification of the proposed installation site.

No. Leased systems do not qualify for the FPL Solar Rebate Programs.

In order to receive a rebate, residential customers must ensure all work is completed and submit final documentation (all in accordance with the program standards and requirements) to FPL within 90 days of FPL's reservation notice. Within that timeframe, customers must complete the solar photovoltaic system installation; obtain an approved final inspection by the local authority(ies) having jurisdiction over the installation of the solar photovoltaic system; and submit all FPL-required documents to FPL. The 90-day completion requirement may be extended on a case-by-case basis at FPL's sole discretion.

The required documentation to complete an installation and request rebate payment includes:

• The FPL Rebate Certificate with the customer’s signature;
• A signed purchase agreement contract for the purchase of a solar photovoltaic system;
• A document showing the anticipated annual electric production using the PVWatts-1 calculation for the proposed system (including any appropriate de-rate for any shading);
• Digital photos of the installation and panel nameplate(s);
• A copy of the contractor’s invoice;
• A signed interconnection agreement with all appropriate net-metering interconnection documentation*;
• A one-line diagram of the PV system for systems larger than 11.77 kW DC; and
• A copy of the appropriate final passed permit(s), of which the date of the permit(s) application must be after the rebate reservation date.
• FPL reserves the right to request additional documentation on a case-by-case basis.

*The installation must meet all of the requirements of the FPL Net Metering Interconnection Agreement including submitting a completed FPL Interconnection Agreement application, an approved building permit, and for systems greater than 11.77 kW DC, proof of insurance, payment of the Net Metering Interconnection application fee, and installation of any and all manual visible load-break switches as approved by FPL.

FPL reserves the right to verify each installation, and the installations must be accessible for such verification. FPL will be the final judge of whether the program requirements have been met. Note that any verification activities by FPL personnel shall not be construed as any representation, assurance, guarantee or warranty by FPL of the safety, durability, suitability, quality, or reliability of the solar photovoltaic system. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work.

The customer will have 30 calendar days from the date of FPL's notice of deficiencies to make any corrections. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at FPL's sole discretion.

FPL will mail a rebate check made out to the customer of record at the installation address approximately six to eight weeks after the date that FPL sends a notice of approval of the final documentation.

If you can't find an answer to your question within these FAQs or elsewhere on FPL.com, you may email us at SolarPVSupport@fpl.com

Solar Water Heating Low-Income New Construction Program is a partnership with not-for-profit, low-income-housing builders to install solar water heaters in low-income housing units. FPL will provide the full installation cost per premise.*

The Solar Water Heating Low-Income New Construction Program is not open to individual applications. The not-for-profit, low-income-housing builder will select the housing units to be retrofitted with solar water heaters.

The Solar Water Heating Low-Income New Construction Program rebate is for solar thermal collectors, pumps, mounting hardware, and water storage tanks. All systems must be approved and certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and have an FSEC system certification number. There is no minimum or maximum size limit. This program is for domestic water heating only. Solar pool heaters do not qualify. It is the customer's sole responsibility to select, hire and manage the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. All products installed must be new, not refurbished or previously installed.

Installations must be completed by a licensed contractor who meets all applicable licensing and building code requirements of the State of Florida and local governmental authorities where the work is being performed. All installations must comply with any and all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, and accepted engineering practices.

Low-income-housing builders must submit an application to FPL and receive a reservation confirmation prior to the installation of the solar water heating system.

Solar thermal collectors must be mounted flat or tilted to a south, east or west orientation.

FPL reserves the right to conduct a pre-installation verification of the proposed installation site.

In order to receive a rebate, the low-income-housing builder must ensure all work is completed and submit final documentation (all in accordance with the program standards and requirements) to FPL within 12 months of FPL’s reservation notice. Within that timeframe, the builders must complete the solar water heating system installation; obtain an approved final inspection by the local authority(ies) having jurisdiction over the installation of the solar water heating system; and submit all FPL-required documents to FPL. The 12-month completion requirement may be extended on a case-by-case basis at FPL’s sole discretion.

The required documentation to complete an installation and request payment includes:

• The FPL Rebate Certificate with the Low-Income-Housing Builder’s signature;
• A signed purchase agreement contract for the purchase of the solar water heating system;
• Digital photos of the installation and solar collector nameplate(s);
• A copy of the solar water heating system invoice; and
• A copy of the appropriate final passed permit(s), of which the date of the permit(s) application must be after the rebate reservation date.
• FPL reserves the right to request additional documentation on a case-by-case basis.

FPL reserves the right to verify each installation, and the installations must be accessible for such verification. FPL will be the final judge of whether the program requirements have been met. Note that any verification activities by FPL personnel shall not be construed as any representation, assurance, guarantee or warranty by FPL of the safety, durability, suitability, quality, or reliability of the solar water heating system. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work.

The customer will have 30 calendar days from the date of FPL's notice of deficiencies to make any corrections. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at FPL's sole discretion.

For more information on this program, low-income-housing builders can email FPL at SolarLISupport@fpl.com

FPL is offering a variable rebate based on the size of the system installed -- $30 per 1,000 BTUh/day of the maximum rated output of the installed system -- up to $50,000 per premise* during the life of the program. Customers with multiple premises* can receive a maximum combined rebate for their premises* of up to $150,000 per funding year.

This program is available to any existing FPL business customers with electric or gas water heating. Each premise* is eligible for one rebate for the duration of the program. The rebates are not available for new construction, pool heating systems or solar water heating systems that are already installed. Applicants must be current account holders of the premise* where the solar water heating system is being installed.

The Business Solar Water Heating Rebate is for solar thermal collectors, pumps, mounting hardware and water storage tanks. All collectors must be approved and certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and have an FSEC system certification number. There is no minimum or maximum size limit, other than the dollar limit on the rebate. Solar pool heaters do not qualify. All products installed must be new, not refurbished or previously installed. Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

Yes. Business customers may receive one rebate from each of the two business programs (Business Solar Water Heating and Business PV) per premise* over the five-year period.

Installations must be completed by a licensed contractor who meets all applicable licensing and building code requirements of the State of Florida and local governmental authorities where the work is being performed. Self-installation is permitted only for governmental customers. All installations must comply with any and all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, and accepted engineering practices.

Solar thermal collectors must be mounted flat or tilted to a south, east or west orientation.

System installation must not begin until FPL's approval of your application is confirmed by your receipt of a reservation number. FPL will send the reservation notice to the email address provided by the customer. For more details on the application process, see the "General questions common to all the rebate programs," above.

FPL reserves the right to conduct a pre-installation verification of the proposed installation site.

The required documentation to complete an installation and request rebate payment includes:

• The FPL Rebate Certificate with the customer’s signature;
• A signed purchase agreement contract for the purchase of the solar water heating system;
• Digital photos of the installation and solar collector nameplate(s);
• A copy of the contractor’s invoice;
• A copy of the appropriate final passed permit(s), of which the date of the permit(s) application must be after the rebate reservation date; and
• A one-line diagram of the solar water heating system.
• FPL reserves the right to request additional documentation on a case-by-case basis.

FPL reserves the right to verify each installation, and the installations must be accessible for such verification. FPL will be the final judge of whether the program requirements have been met. Note that any verification activities by FPL personnel shall not be construed as any representation, assurance, guarantee or warranty by FPL of the safety, durability, suitability, quality, or reliability of the solar water heating system. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work.

In order to receive a rebate, business customers must ensure all work is completed and submit final documentation (all in accordance with the program standards and requirements) to FPL within 120 days of FPL's reservation notice. Within that timeframe, customers must complete the solar water heating system installation; obtain an approved final inspection by the local authority(ies) having jurisdiction over the installation of the solar water heating system; and submit all FPL-required documents to FPL. The 120-day completion requirement may be extended on a case-by-case basis at FPL's sole discretion.

The customer will have 30 calendar days from the date of FPL's notice of deficiencies to make any corrections. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at FPL's sole discretion.

FPL will mail a rebate check made out to the customer of record at the installation address approximately six to eight weeks after the date that FPL sends a notice of approval of the final documentation.

Per tariff RLP, your water heater is no longer eligible for participation in the On Call® Savings Program. You will therefore no longer receive an $18 annual credit for your water heater. Please note that this change only affects your On Call® participation for your water heater. If you participate in the On Call® program with other appliances, you will continue to receive a monthly credit for those appliances.

If you can't find an answer to your question within these FAQs or elsewhere on FPL.com, you may email us at SolarWHSupport@fpl.com

The Business PV Rebate varies, depending on the DC rating of the solar panels:

• $2 per direct current (DC) watt nameplate rating of the solar panel up to the first 10 kilowatts;
•  $1.50 per DC watt nameplate rating of the solar panel from 10 kW up to 25 kW; and
• $1 per DC watt nameplate rating of the solar panel greater than 25 kW, up to $50,000 per premise* during the life of the program. Customers with multiple premises* can receive a maximum combined rebate for their premises* of up to $150,000 per funding year.

For example, a 28 kW system would receive $2 per watt for the first 10 kW, $1.50 per watt for the next 15 kW and $1 per watt for the remaining 3 kW, totaling a rebate of $45,500.

This program is available to all existing FPL business customers. Each premise* is eligible for one rebate for the duration of the program. The rebates are not available for new construction or PV systems that are already installed. Applicants must be current account holders of the premise* where the solar photovoltaic system is being installed.

The Business PV Rebate is for business PV systems consisting of solar electric panels, mounting hardware, grid-interactive electric inverter(s), optional battery systems, associated cabling, and for systems over 10 kilowatt AC, disconnect devices. This rebate program is only for grid-interactive PV systems with a minimum nameplate rating of 2 kilowatts direct current (DC) and a maximum nameplate rating of 2 megawatts DC. All components must be tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing and certification laboratory for continuous interactive operation with an electric distribution system in compliance with the applicable codes and standards of IEEE 1547, IEEE 1547.1, and UL 1741. All products installed must be new, not refurbished or previously installed. Customers should choose products and contractors carefully, given the many variables and significant investments involved. The customer is solely responsible for selecting, hiring and managing the contractor who will install the eligible solar products. FPL bears no responsibility for the quality or performance of any products or contractors chosen by the customer.

Yes. Business customers may receive one rebate from each of the two business programs (Business Solar Water Heating and Business PV) per premise* over the five-year period.

The PV system must be interconnected to FPL through the service of the customer of record. The customer of record must complete all net-metering interconnection requirements as per Rule 25-6.065, Net Metering of Customer-owned Renewable Generation (Interconnection Agreement). If the system is a Tier 2 or 3, or larger than 11.77 kW DC, there is a net-metering interconnection application fee for the Interconnection Agreement. Please refer to www.FPL.com/netmetering for more information on these requirements.

Installations must be completed by a licensed contractor who meets all applicable licensing and building code requirements of the State of Florida and local governmental authorities where the work is being performed. Self-installation is permitted only for governmental customers. All installations must comply with all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances and accepted engineering practices.

PV panels must be mounted flat, or tilted to a south, east or west orientation. The system must be designed so that a PVWatts-1 calculation for the system indicates a minimum annual production of 1000 kilowatt-hour per DC kW installed. The PVWatts-1 calculation value must be provided to FPL during the initial reservation application submittal. All installations must comply with all local, state and federal statutes, codes, ordinances and accepted engineering practices.

System installation must not begin until FPL’s approval of your application is confirmed by your receipt of a reservation number. FPL will send the reservation notice to the email address provided by the customer. For more details on the application process, see the “General questions common to all the rebate programs,” above. 

FPL reserves the right to conduct a pre-installation verification of the proposed installation site.

No. Leased systems do not qualify for the FPL Solar Rebate Programs.

In order to receive a rebate, business customers must ensure all work is completed and submit final documentation (all in accordance with the program standards and requirements) to FPL within 120 days of FPL's reservation notice. Within that timeframe, customers must complete the solar photovoltaic system installation; obtain an approved final inspection by the local authority(ies) having jurisdiction over the installation of the solar photovoltaic system; and submit all FPL-required documents to FPL. The 120-day completion requirement may be extended on a case-by-case basis at FPL's sole discretion.

The required documentation to complete an installation and request rebate payment includes:

• The FPL Rebate Certificate with the customer’s signature;
• A signed purchase agreement contract  
• A document showing the anticipated annual electric production using the PVWatts-1 calculation for the proposed system (including any appropriate de-rate for any shading);
• Digital photos of the installation and panel nameplate(s);
• A copy of the contractor’s invoice;
• A signed interconnection agreement*;
• A one-line diagram of the PV system for systems larger than 11.77 kW DC; and
• A copy of the appropriate final passed permit(s), of which the date of the permit(s) application must be after the rebate reservation date.
• FPL reserves the right to request additional documentation on a case-by-case basis.

*The installation must meet all of the requirements of the FPL Net Metering Interconnection Agreement including submitting a completed FPL Interconnection Agreement application, an approved building permit, and for systems greater than 11.77 kilowatt DC, proof of insurance, payment of the Net Metering Interconnection application fee, and installation of any and all manual visible load-break switches as approved by FPL.

FPL reserves the right to verify each installation, and the installations must be accessible for such verification. FPL will be the final judge of whether the program requirements have been met. Note that any verification activities by FPL personnel shall not be construed as any representation, assurance, guarantee or warranty by FPL of the safety, durability, suitability, quality, or reliability of the solar photovoltaic system. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work.

The customer will have 30 calendar days from the date of FPL's notice of deficiencies to make any corrections. Should you have any issue regarding the workmanship and/or the suitability of the solar water heating system that is eligible for a rebate payment by FPL under this program, you must contact the contractor who you hired to perform the work. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at FPL's sole discretion.

FPL will mail a rebate check made out to the customer of record at the installation address approximately six to eight weeks after the date that FPL sends a notice of approval of the final documentation.

If you can't find an answer to your question within these FAQs or elsewhere on FPL.com, you may email us at SolarPVSupport@fpl.com

FPL will install solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays on public schools as both an energy-producing program for schools and educational program for kids.

FPL plans to install at least one solar photovoltaic system in each of the 28 school districts within FPL’s service territory. All schools in FPL’s service territory are eligible, but each school district will select the school within its district and submit applications to FPL. For additional questions, school officials may contact your FPL accounts manager or email SolarSchoolsSupport@FPL.com

FPL will be installing solar electric panels, mounting hardware, grid-interactive electric inverter(s), optional battery systems, associated equipment, and an on-line data acquisition system to be used by the schools in their renewable energy education curriculum. Each school also will receive teacher training, educational materials and technical assistance on the operation of the solar photovoltaic system.

The school district must provide a sufficiently sized, accessible unshaded area to accommodate the solar photovoltaic system.

The participating school must have, and be required to maintain, a science teacher at that school who is trained to present curriculum related to the photovoltaic installation.

Prior to the installation of the solar photovoltaic system, the school district must submit an application and a Net Metering Interconnection Agreement as per Rule 25-6.065, Net Metering of Customer-owned Renewable Generation 2 (Interconnection Agreement).

The school district must partner with FPL to select and approve the specific schools and commit to facilitating the installation of the solar photovoltaic system within the funding year. The school must supply an Internet connection to provide monitoring information to the classrooms, the school district and FPL.

FPL will own, operate and maintain the photovoltaic system for the first five years following installation. Following installation, FPL will provide each school with copies of applicable warranties, system design schematics, manuals, maintenance instructions, and provide basic instructions on the operation of the system. At the end of the five-year period, FPL will transfer ownership and the operation and maintenance of the solar photovoltaic system to the school district.

If you can't find an answer to your question within these FAQs or elsewhere on FPL.com, you may email us at SolarSchoolsSupport@fpl.com

Contractors may assist their customers with selecting the appropriate system for their premise.* All installations under this program must be completed by a licensed contractor who meets all applicable licensing and building code requirements of the State of Florida and local governmental authorities where the work is being performed. Recognizing the high level of interest in this program, FPL will be scheduling informational meetings for the public in various communities throughout our territory in early June.

The specific program standards and requirements are different for each type of rebate. Please refer to the program standards document and application checklist for each rebate program, found on www.FPL.com/solarrebates. Contractors may work with their customers to ensure the customer has all of the information on the application checklist and is ready to apply for the rebate program. 

We expect strong demand for a limited amount of funds, so the application window may be open for only a brief period of time. Residential and business customers who have read the program standards and requirements on FPL.com and who have spoken to a licensed contractor will be in the best position to secure rebates.

This is a customer-driven program and FPL does not maintain a list of contractors for the solar rebate programs.

All installations must comply with any and all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, statutes, codes, ordinances, and accepted engineering practices.

System installation must not begin until FPL's approval of a customer's application is confirmed by the customer's receipt of a reservation number. FPL will send the reservation notice to the email address provided by the customer. For more details on the application process, see the "General questions common to all the rebate programs," above.

In order to receive a rebate, residential customers must ensure all work is completed and submit final documentation (all in accordance with the program standards and requirements) to FPL within 90 days of receiving FPL's reservation notice. Business customers will have 120 days, given the larger scale and greater degree of customization of most business installations. Within those timeframes, customers must complete the system installation; obtain an approved final inspection by the local authority having jurisdiction; and submit all FPL-required documents to FPL.

Sorry, no. To qualify for a rebate, the date of issuance of the building permit and installation must begin after FPL has accepted the customer’s application and provided a reservation number.