​Solar Lighting Incentives in Florida

There’s a reason Florida is called the “Sunshine State.”

From the marshlands to Miami, from Jacksonville to Key West, Florida shines brighter than most of the nation. Instead of just enjoying all the warm weather, however, why not capitalize on it by installing Greenshine New Energy solar lights? Immediately—and at almost anytime of the year— you can start saving on those energy costs by shifting to commercial outdoor solar lighting.

New laws and incentives are being passed in Florida to take advantage of the weather and the renewable power available from the sun. Federal Investment Tax Credits (ITC) can save you 30% on the cost of installing outdoor solar powered lights. Florida offers tax exemptions for renewable energy properties as well as Solar and CHP sales tax exemptions. Contact your local government and power companies to see how you can take advantage of these exemptions in your area.

Our Favorite Solar Incentives in Florida

1) Receive 80% property tax abatement when installing one of our solar lighting systems. Eligible renewable energy property includes solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar PV plus storage systems, wind energy systems, solar water heaters, and geothermal heat pumps installed on or after January 1, 2013. The non-residential abatement applies to devices installed on or after January 1, 2018 and expires December 31, 2037. The abatement does not apply to devices installed as part of projects planned for location in a fiscally constrained county, for which an application for a comprehensive plan amendment or planned unit development zoning has been filed on or before December 31, 2017.
​https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/5426

2) Florida Public Utilities offers the Energy for Life Conservation program to commercial electric customers to save energy in facilities.  Rebates are available for lighting, chiller, heat pump, air conditioning, and window film applications. Lighting and chiller rebates vary based upon the amount of energy saved through the equipment upgrade. All program equipment must be met in order to qualify for rebates. Contact FPU for more information on these offerings.
http://www.fpuc.com/electric/commercial/commercial-rebates/

3) Beaches Energy Services offers rebates to commercial customers for installing energy efficient lighting systems. If your project qualifies, you will be able to receive of $150 per kW reduced up to $2,500. Found out more by clicking the link below.

https://www.beachesenergy.com/my-account/rebates

4) Florida Power and Light offers incentives for its business customers to upgrade lighting systems. The rebate varies according to system size and efficiency rating. Custom projects that trim at least 25kW off of facility peak-demand may be eligible. Click the link below to learn more and find out if your project qualifies.

https://www.fpl.com/business/save/programs/lighting.html

​For more information on incentive programs for clean energy in your city, check out 

https://www.dsireusa.org/

Conclusion

​There are more incentives to keep money in your pocket beyond these! Commercial solar powered lighting saves you time and money by avoiding trenching and wiring which can tear up your streets and bank account.

Greenshine New Energy makes it easy to install solar powered lighting for your business or municipality. There has never been a better time to switch to outdoor solar power lighting and enjoy the benefits of turning Florida from the “Sunshine State” to the “Solar State.”