Gulf Power now offers a Solar Thermal Water Heating program, which includes incentives for the customer - beyond the energy savings they could realize using this technology. Customers who have a qualified contractor install a qualified Solar Thermal Water Heating system on or after January 1, 2009 are eligible to receive a $1,000 rebate. The program is currently a one-year pilot program.

• All Gulf Power residential customers are eligible.
• Systems must be used for domestic water heating purposes. Solar pool heaters do not qualify.
• Participants will receive the following:
• A complimentary Home Energy Check Up, which includes comprehensive energy savings tips and important guidelines for successful Solar Thermal Water Heating installation. To sign up for your Home Energy Check Up, click here.
• Free compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL's).
• A Gulf Power rebate application must be completed and submitted to Gulf Power within 90 days of a qualifying system being purchased.
• After installation and receipt of the rebate application, the system must be verified by field personnel from Gulf Power's Marketing Department.
• Upon verification that a qualified system has been installed by a qualified contractor and is operational, Gulf Power will provide a $1,000 rebate made payable to the customer.

• Must be installed by a contractor with a valid solar or plumbing license.
• Must be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC).
• Must be certified as operational by the contractor that installs it and must meet applicable local building codes.
• Must utilize new equipment.

• In addition to the Gulf Power rebate, customers may be eligible for an additional $500 rebate from the State of Florida as well as a 30% Federal Tax Credit, available to tax payers through tax year 2016.