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Florida Energy Efficiency WeekState Solar Incentives | Federal Solar Incentives | Related Links Sales Tax HolidayDuring Energy Efficiency Week, sales tax will not be collected on the sale of new energy-efficient appliances and other energy-efficient products priced at $1,500 or less. The term "energy-efficient product" means a dishwasher, clothes washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, incandescent or florescent light bulb, dehumidifier, programmable thermostat, or refrigerator that meets or exceeds the requirements of the Energy Star Program. State Solar IncentivesThe Florida Department of Environmental Protection has applications for rebates and tax credits for purchasing and installing new solar equipment. For homeowners who have watched their rising electricity bills in recent months, this is good news. Floridians who purchase and install a solar water heating system can now receive a rebate of up to $500 ($100 for pool heating system). Rebates on water heating systems on commercial properties will be calculated at $15 per 1000 Btu per day with a maximum $5,000 rebate. Also available are rebates for purchasing and installing photovoltaic systems for solar-generated electricity (calculated at $4 per rated watt). Rebates will be allowed at a maximum of $20,000 for residential installations, while systems on commercial property may qualify for up to a $100,000 rebate. Applications for solar incentives are available at http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/energynews/2006/2006-04-draftrules.htm Once complete and after choosing a contractor, you need to fill out an application for interconnection with FPL. If you have already filled out the interconnection request at the federal level, you do not need to do this at the state level. Federal Solar IncentivesA 2005 energy bill provides tax incentives for a number of solar and energy efficiency measures. Among them are:
Applications are available at http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/EPAct-05.htm and will be filed with your taxes. Once complete and after choosing a contractor, you need to fill out an application for interconnection with FPL. If you have already filled out the interconnection request at the state level, you do not need to do this at the federal level. Related Links |
