Florida

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Gulf Power - Residential Energy Efficiency EarthCents Program

Last DSIRE Review: 08/14/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Florida
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Roofs, Motor VFDs, Pool Pumps, Room Air Conditioners, Energy Audit, HVAC Maintenance, Heat Pump Water Heaters
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Amount:	Energy Audit: Free Energy Select Programmable Thermostat and Time of Use Control: Free HVAC Maintenance: $215 Duct Repair and Air Sealing: $150 - $300 Fan Motor Retrofit: $150 Heat Pump: $100 - $1000; varies by size and efficiency Geothermal Heat Pump: $300 - $500/ton Heat Pump Water Heaters: $700 Windows and Film: $1/sq. ft. Insulation: $0.15/sq. ft. Reflective Roofing: $0.25 Variable Speed Pool Pumps: $300 Refrigerator: $50 Freezer: $25 Room A/C: $75 Clothes Washer $75 Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $35 plus free pickup.
Equipment Requirements:	See Program Website for Full Equipment Requirements Geothermal Heat Pump: Must meet a minimum efficiency of 13.0 EER at 86° entering water temperature; Water Flow of 3.0 gallons per minute per ton Appliances: Energy Star
Installation Requirements:	Customers should see Gulf Power Company website for program guidelines and requirements or call 877-655-4001.
Web Site:	http://www.gulfpower.com/rebates.asp

Summary:

Gulf Power, owned by Southern Company, offers programs to make customers' homes more energy efficient through do-it-yourself or professionally installed efficiency measures. First, the utility conducts a free analysis of the home's energy efficiency and identifies ways to use less energy and save money. Contact the utility for assistance with online or at-home check-ups. For those building a new home, Gulf Power provides a free pre-construction analysis that includes heating and cooling system sizing and building envelope recommendations. Gulf Power also provides eligible homes with free Energy Select systems, which includes a programmable thermostat that allows central heating and cooling system, electric water heater and pool pump to automatically respond to varying prices of electricity. Visit the program website for information on rebates, eligibility and equipment requirements, and the application process.

Contact:

Gulf Power EarthCents Rewards
Gulf Power Company
Marketing Department
Pensacola, FL 32520-0950
Phone: (877) 655-4001
Phone 2: (800) 225-5797
E-Mail: earthcentsrewards@gulfpower.com
Web Site: http://www.gulfpower.com/earthcents.asp

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