Solar Tax Incentives, Credits and Rebates

  • Mirasol FAFCO Solar will handle all the incentive and utility application paperwork, and you will receive the incentives directly from the state.

  • This means that you’re receiving a rebate directly from the state or utility company, and your out-of-pocket costs are limited to the “after rebate” amount.

  • We can arrange it so that you do not have to tie up funds while waiting for the rebates. State rebate funds are limited and may be reserved so that you are assured of receiving your rebate.

State of Florida

Florida's Solar Energy System Incentives Program was established in June 2006 to provide financial incentives for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems from July 1, 2006, through June 20, 2010. The program, administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides rebates to Florida residents, businesses, non-profits and public facilities that purchase and install new photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar water heating systems, and a solar thermal pool heaters.

Rebates amounts are as follows:


Solar PV Systems
  • Residential: $4/watt DC, up to $20,000
  • Commercial, Non-profit, Multi-Family and Public Facilities: $4/watt DC, up to $100,000


    • Solar Water Heating Systems
  • Residential: $500 per installation
  • Commercial, Non-profit, Multi-Family and Public Facilities: $15 per 1,000 BTU per day, up to $5,000 (BTUs must be metered)


    • Solar Thermal Pool Heaters
  • $100 per installation

    • Note: There is currently a waiting list for rebates from the Solar Energy Incentives Program. If additional federal funding is received, the approved applications will be awarded rebates based on the order in which they were received. FY 2009-2010 is the last year of the solar rebate program and the last year the program could be funded under the current authorizing statute.

    More information on this rebate program and several others in the state of FL, based on location, can be found at DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy


    Federal Government

    The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extended many consumer tax incentives originally introduced in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT). Residences, businesses, utilities, and governments are eligible for tax credits. Consumers who install solar energy systems, including solar water heating and solar electric systems, can receive a 30% tax credit for systems placed in service before December 31, 2016; the previous tax credit cap no longer applies.


    Solar PV Systems and Solar Water Heating Systems - 30% Rebate

    Again there are many other Federal programs that are available and that can be found at DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy



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    Government incentives are subject to availability and your personal tax situation. Please check with your accountant to verify your eligibility.

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