Guides · Florida · updated 2026-07-06

Florida Heat-Pump Incentives in 2026: What Actually Saves You Money

As of January 1, 2026, the federal 30% tax credit for heat pumps and solar (IRS §25D and §25C) has ended for systems placed in service on that date and later. This is a hard cutoff with no phase-down or partial credit available.

The good news: Florida homeowners still have access to substantial incentives through state utilities, local programs, and net-metering credits. Because these vary by utility and location, the real savings now depend on knowing what your specific utility and municipality offer—not federal law.

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What Federal Incentives Ended and Why It Matters

The residential clean-energy tax credits under IRS §25D (solar, battery storage) and §25C (heat pumps, insulation, weatherization) expired on January 1, 2026, under Public Law 119-21. If your heat pump or solar system is installed on or after that date, you cannot claim a federal tax credit.

This change affects the financial math for any home-energy upgrade. Where a heat pump might have qualified for a 30% federal credit in 2025, that credit no longer exists in 2026. Homeowners must now rely entirely on state, utility, and local incentives to offset the cost.

Where Florida Homeowners Still Save: State, Utility, and Local Incentives

Florida's state and utility incentives were not affected by the federal change. These include net-metering or export credits (which credit you for excess solar power sent to the grid), utility rebates for heat pumps and efficiency upgrades, and state sales-tax or property-tax exemptions on renewable-energy equipment.

The catch: these incentives vary significantly by utility (Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric, municipal utilities, and cooperatives all have different programs) and by county or city. A heat pump rebate available in one utility's service area may not exist in another.

To find the complete, current list of incentives for your address, consult DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency), which is regularly updated and authoritative. Your utility's website and your local government's sustainability office are also reliable sources.

Next Step: Find Your Incentives and Highest-Leverage Upgrade

Because federal incentives no longer apply in 2026, the fastest way to understand your actual savings is to identify which state, utility, and local programs apply to your home. This requires knowing your utility, your local jurisdiction, and your home's current efficiency baseline.

A free EnergyAI assessment takes about 3 minutes and returns your Energy Node Score plus the single highest-leverage next step for your home. This assessment shows you which incentives you qualify for and which upgrade—heat pump, insulation, solar, or weatherization—will save you the most money given your specific utility and location.

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Frequently asked

Can I still claim the 30% federal tax credit for a heat pump installed in 2026?

No. The federal residential clean-energy tax credits (IRS §25D and §25C) ended on January 1, 2026. Any heat pump, solar system, or efficiency upgrade installed on or after that date does not qualify for a federal tax credit. You can only claim incentives offered by your state, utility, or local government.

What incentives are still available in Florida in 2026?

State, utility, and local incentives remain available and were not affected by the federal change. These include net-metering credits from your utility, utility rebates for heat pumps and efficiency upgrades, and state or local sales-tax and property-tax exemptions on renewable-energy equipment. The specific programs and amounts vary by utility and location. Check DSIRE or your utility's website for current offerings.

How do I know which incentives apply to my home?

The fastest way is a free EnergyAI assessment, which takes about 3 minutes and identifies the incentives you qualify for based on your address, utility, and home characteristics. It also returns your Energy Node Score and your single highest-leverage next step. Alternatively, consult DSIRE, your utility's website, and your local government's sustainability office.

Sources

Incentive amounts change; figures verified 2026-07-06. This is educational information, not tax advice.

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