"INSIGHT IN ENERGY"
Company Information

Florida Power & Light (FP&L) & JEA Florida Solar Rebate Program

 

 

FP&L - Green Pricing Program

Incentive Type: Green Pricing Program
Eligible Technologies: Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Premium: Contributions
Commitment: None
Effective Date: 1997

Summary:

With the assistance of the Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation (LEAF), Florida Power & Light (FP&L) is developing a green pricing program which will help support a grid connected 10 kW photovoltaic system at one of FP&L's existing power stations. FP&L initiated this program in early 1997 in response to the Florida Public Service Commission's push to save a percentage of the state's energy generation through conservation and renewable energy programs. FP&L will use bill inserts and direct mailings to solicit customer contributions to the program.

JEA - Solar Incentive Program

Incentive Type: Utility Grant Program
Eligible Technologies: Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Residential
Amount: $2-$4/W for PV and $1 to $20 per square foot of solar water heater collectors
Max. Limit: $50,000/installation
Effective Date: 4/20/02

Summary:

JEA launched their Solar Incentive program on April 20, 2002. The program provides incentives to residential and commercial customers who install new and retrofit photovoltaic and solar pool and hot water heaters on their homes and businesses. A list of approved contractors is available on the JEA Web site. The approved contractor will install the system and invoice JEA for the incentive amount, which varies, and can be up to $4 per watt for photovoltaic systems and up to $20 per square foot of solar water heater collectors. There is a maximum of $50,000 for each installation. The Program Manager reports that a campaign is underway to educate the community about solar water heating. Program marketing is occurring through the program Web site, bill stuffers, and information packets.