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Florida Solar Incentives: 2025 Overview
Florida offers strong solar incentives, making renewable energy more affordable. Homeowners can benefit from the 30% Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit, and Florida provides additional savings with sales tax and property tax exemptions on solar systems. Plus, net metering lets residents earn credits for extra energy produced. With these incentives and ample sunshine, going solar…

Residential Clean Energy Credit
The Clean Electricity Investment Credit (previously called the Federal Investment Tax Credit) helps lower the cost of installing solar panels by 30%. This credit covers everything: the solar panels, equipment, labor, permits, and even sales tax.
For example, as of 2025 the average cost of a 10 kW solar system in the U.S. typically ranges between $21,000 and $29,500 before applying any federal tax incentives. After claiming the 30% Clean Electricity Investment Credit, the price drops to around $14,980 to $21,070, depending on the state and other factors like equipment quality and labor costs.
To claim this credit, you must buy your solar system with cash or a loan (leases don’t qualify). You also need to owe enough in taxes to claim the credit, but if you don’t, you can carry it over to future years until 2034.

Claiming the Clean Electricity Investment Credit is simple!
Step 1
Print IRS Form 3468
Step 2
Fill out the form using info from your installer
Step 3
Submit it when you file your taxes
What are the top solar incentives in Florida?
Besides the Clean Electricity Investment Credit (former ITC), homeowners can take advantage of several outstanding incentives that significantly enhance the return on investment for solar panels. Here are some of the most effective ways to lower your solar installation costs.
Incentive
Savings
Summary
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures, after deducting incentives, with no upper limit for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States that is owned and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures with respect to the equipment are treated as made when the installation is completed. If the installation is at a new home, the “placed in service” date is the date of occupancy by the homeowner. Expenditures include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and for piping or wiring to interconnect a system to the home. If the federal tax credit exceeds tax liability, the excess amount may be carried forward to the succeeding taxable year. The excess credit may be carried forward until 2016, but it is unclear whether the unused tax credit can be carried forward after then.
Residential PV Rebate (Closed)
This program is available to all existing FPL residential customers. A rebate of $2 per direct current (DC) Watt nameplate rating of the solar panels up to a maximum rebate per premise of $20,000. The purpose of this program is to reduce energy consumption and the growth of coincident peak demand by encouraging customers to install PV systems in residential dwellings.
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
A taxpayer may claim a credit of 26% of qualified expenditures, after deducting incentives, with no upper limit for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States that is owned and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures with respect to the equipment are treated as made when the installation is completed. If the installation is at a new home, the “placed in service” date is the date of occupancy by the homeowner. Expenditures include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and for piping or wiring to interconnect a system to the home. If the federal tax credit exceeds tax liability, the excess amount may be carried forward to the succeeding taxable year. The excess credit may be carried forward until 2019, but it is unclear whether the unused tax credit can be carried forward after then.
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
A taxpayer may claim a credit of 22% of qualified expenditures, after deducting incentives, with no upper limit for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States that is owned and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures with respect to the equipment are treated as made when the installation is completed. If the installation is at a new home, the “placed in service” date is the date of occupancy by the homeowner. Expenditures include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and for piping or wiring to interconnect a system to the home. If the federal tax credit exceeds tax liability, the excess amount may be carried forward to the succeeding taxable year. The excess credit may be carried forward until 2019, but it is unclear whether the unused tax credit can be carried forward after then.
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% for the installation which was between 2022-2032 (Systems installed on or before December 31, 2019 were also eligible for a 30% tax credit), with no upper limit for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States that is owned and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures with respect to the equipment are treated as made when the installation is completed. If the installation is at a new home, the placed in service date is the date of occupancy by the homeowner. Expenditures include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and for piping or wiring to interconnect a system to the home
Residential Solar Photovoltaic Production Incentive
OUC offers an incentive on customerâ??s bill based on the energy the solar system generates. Customer receives a credit based on the kWh recorded; for PV it is $0.05/kWh. With a PV system, you generate your own electricity. Any excess electricity is purchased by OUC.
Residential Solar PV Rebate Program (Closed)
Tampa Electric provides financial incentives to customers who install solar-energy systems on their homes. Open to customers located in Tampa Electric’s service area. Customers who install photovoltaic (PV) systems may receive a rebate of $2 per watt, with a maximum rebate of $20,000. Prior to system installation, program participants must allow Tampa Electric to perform an energy audit on the home or building. New construction installations will be limited to no more than 20 percent of systems receiving rebates. Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Existing systems will not qualify for the rebate.
Residential – Solar Rebate
Get an FPU incentive of $2.00 per watt of dc solar PV installed – worth up to a $5,000 rebate.
City of Longwood Raising Energy Efficiency Program Solar PV Rebate
REEP provides residents and businesses a financial incentive (up to $500 a year) to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes or businesses while providing a boost to local businesses. The rebate is available to any resident or business within the City Limits utilizing contractors, suppliers, or other businesses located within the City of Longwood to improve their energy efficiency. The program will reimburse up to 10% of the project costs.
Disclaimer: The information provided here regarding solar incentives, tax credits, and rebates is for general informational purposes only and may vary based on your specific circumstances. For exact details, eligibility requirements, and current rates, we recommend consulting a certified solar installer or a tax professional. Incentives can differ by location, utility provider, and individual project, so it’s important to get personalized advice for your solar installation. Always verify the most up-to-date information from your local solar installer to understand how these incentives apply to your project.
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