Solar Incentives in Florida (2026)
Florida homeowners pay an average of $0.14/kWh for electricity. With the right incentives, solar can offset a significant portion of that cost. Below are the 5 active programs available in Floridaas of February 2026.
Federal ITC Update: The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025 per the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21). The commercial ITC (Section 48E) remains active at 30% for systems under 1 MW through 2032. State and utility programs listed below remain in effect.
Active Incentive Programs
| Program | Type | Authority | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Metering | Florida Public Service Commission State | Full retail rate credit for excess generation. Credits roll over monthly; annual true-up. | Florida requires investor-owned utilities to offer net metering at full retail rate. One of the strongest net metering policies in the Southeast. Residential customers of FPL, Duke Energy Florida, TECO. Systems up to 2 MW. | |
Property Tax Abatement for Renewable Energy Expires: Dec 31, 2037 | Property Tax Exemption | Florida Department of Revenue (Section 193.624) State | 100% of added value from solar excluded from property tax | Solar energy systems do not increase property tax assessment. Applies to residential and commercial properties. All residential solar installations in Florida. |
| Sales Tax Exemption | Florida Department of Revenue State | Exempt from Florida's 6% state sales tax on solar energy equipment | Solar energy equipment is exempt from Florida's 6% state sales tax, saving approximately $1,500 on a typical residential system. All solar energy equipment purchases in Florida. | |
| Battery Storage | JEA (Jacksonville) Utility | $4,000 rebate on qualifying battery systems | Battery storage rebate for JEA customers. Requires minimum 6 kWh capacity and 10-year warranty. JEA residential solar customers in Jacksonville area. | |
| Battery Storage | Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) Utility | $2,000 rebate for 8 kWh battery systems | Battery storage rebate for OUC customers. OUC residential customers with solar installation. |
Data sourced from DSIRE, EnergySage, and state energy offices. Last verified February 2026. Verify all programs directly with the administering authority.
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Does Florida have a solar tax credit in 2026?
Florida does not currently have a state-level solar income tax credit, but there are other incentives available such as net metering, property tax exemptions, and utility rebates. The federal residential ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
What is the average electricity rate in Florida?
The average residential electricity rate in Florida is approximately $0.14/kWh as of 2026. Higher utility rates generally improve solar ROI.
Does Florida have net metering?
Yes. Florida has a net metering or net billing policy that credits solar owners for excess electricity exported to the grid. See the incentives table above for current rates and program details.
Is solar equipment exempt from sales tax in Florida?
Yes. Florida exempts solar energy equipment from state sales tax, reducing upfront system costs.
Does going solar increase property taxes in Florida?
No. Florida offers a property tax exemption for solar energy systems, meaning the added home value from solar is not included in your property tax assessment.
Did the federal solar tax credit expire?
Yes. The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025 per the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21). The commercial ITC (Section 48E) remains active at 30% for systems under 1 MW through 2032.