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Tampa Solar Incentives
As a premium solar installer for the the Tampa-St. Pete area, we provide you with the best solar and backup power solutions for homeowners who are in the Florida Power & Light (FP&L), Duke Energy, Tampa Electric (TECO), and Withlachoochee Co-Op service areas.
Our local team provides commercial and home solar installation and services to west-central Florida customers. We will also help you and take advantage of all federal, state, and local incentives. This includes the 30% federal tax credit, mandated net metering policies at the full retail electric rate, and statewide exemption from property and sales & use taxes on solar panel installations.
Incentives are limited – take advantage of these policies today!
CURRENT SOLAR INCENTIVES IN TAMPA, FL
PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAM
- This program allows homeowners to finance energy-efficient and renewable energy improvements, including solar installations, through a voluntary assessment on their property tax bills. PACE financing covers 100% of the project costs, and repayment can be spread out over a long period, often up to 20 years.
SOLAR LOANS
- Some Florida utilities offer solar loan programs to assist homeowners with financing their solar installations. For example, Lakeland Electric provides interest-free loans for solar systems. It’s advisable to check with local utility providers for available loan options.
SALES TAX EXEMPTION
- Florida waives the 6% state sales tax on the purchase and installation of solar energy systems. This exemption covers equipment such as solar panels, inverters, batteries, and related accessories, effectively reducing the upfront cost of solar installations.
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
- Installing a solar energy system in Florida does not increase your property taxes. The added value from the solar installation is fully exempt from property taxation, allowing homeowners to enjoy the benefits of increased property value without the associated tax burden.
NET METERING AND SOLAR BUYBACK PROGRAM
- Incentive Details: While Texas does not have a statewide net metering policy, many retail electric providers, including Austin Energy, offer solar buyback plans. These programs allow homeowners to receive credits on their utility bills for excess energy generated by their solar systems and fed back to the grid.
DIY Solar | No Door Knockers Here+1MarketWatch+1 - Eligibility Requirements: Availability and terms vary by provider. It’s recommended to contact your utility company to inquire about specific net metering or buyback options.
FEDERAL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT
- City of Sunset Valley PV Rebate Program: Residents of Sunset Valley can receive rebates of up to $1.00 per watt installed, with a maximum rebate of $3,000 per system.
solarempower.com - City of San Marcos Distributed Generation Rebate Program: San Marcos residents may be eligible for rebates of up to $1.00 per watt installed, with a maximum rebate of $2,500 per solar project.
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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
- Program Availability: Incentive programs are subject to funding availability and may change over time. It’s advisable to verify current program details with the administering organizations.
- Installation Requirements: Some programs may require the use of approved installers or specific system specifications. Ensure compliance with all program guidelines to qualify for incentives.
- Tax Implications: Consult with a tax professional to understand how federal and state incentives may impact your tax situation.
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Tampa FAQs
Tampa is an ideal place for solar, with Florida ranking 13th in the nation for the amount of solar installations. There are over 93,000 solar installations across the state that thrive with over 300 sunny days per year. Additionally, solar prices have dropped 4% over the past five years, making Florida an increasingly appealing place for going solar.
Solar panels have several benefits. They can lower your monthly electricity costs, increase your home resale price, lower your annual taxes, reduce harmful impacts on the environment, and much more.
The solar investment tax credit (ITC) is a federal incentive available for anyone making the switch to solar power. The ITC helps you save 30% on your total project cost if it was installed before or in 2032. It then decreases to 26% in 2033.
While Florida itself doesn’t offer a solar tax credit, you can still take advantage of city-level solar incentives and rebates.
Fortunately, Florida law provides property tax exemptions to ensure homeowners won’t have to pay additional taxes based on the increased value of their home. So while you
Solar panels increase your home’s resale price with a return on investment (ROI) that’s higher than most other types of home improvements.
Additionally, Florida provides property tax exemptions for homeowners who invest in solar panels, restricting them from paying additional taxes based on their home’s increased value.
Solar panels are extremely durable, lasting an average of 25 years. Freedom Solar uses Maxeon solar panels, which are some of the most efficient and longest-lasting panels on the market. Only one in 20,000 Maxeon solar panels fail.
Freedom Solar offers a 25-year lifetime warranty for performance, product, and workmanship to ensure your panels remain in shape and maintain an energy output of at least 92% of their original production.
Solar panels are extremely durable, lasting an average of 25 years. Freedom Solar uses Maxeon solar panels, which are some of the most efficient and longest-lasting panels on the market. Only one in 20,000 Maxeon solar panels fail.
The federal government offers a solar investment tax credit (ITC) to subsidize the purchase and installation costs of a home solar installation and a commercial solar installation.
The ITC allows you to save 30% on the total cost of your solar project if installed in 2022 to 2032, and decreases to 26% in 2033.
There is a possibility that your solar panels will increase the cost of your home insurance since they add to the price of your home. However, this is dependent on your homeowners policy.
Homeowners’ policies usually rate their premiums according to the value of the house, so in the event of an accident, your home is adequately covered. Therefore your insurance policy will likely increase to match the increased value of your home.
The average home typically needs an eight-kW solar system to fully cover residential electricity needs. An eight-kW Maxeon solar panel system from Freedom Solar has 24 solar panels.
If your home is on the lower end of electricity usage, you can sell your excess energy to your utility provider through a net metering program. That way, you are still benefiting from your panels without using their entire energy output.
We provide solar solutions to homeowners and businesses in Tampa, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Seminole Heights, St. Cloud, Kissimee, Winter Garden, The Villages, and more.
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The sunshine state, and Tampa specifically, receives 244 days of sunshine a year which helps explain why Florida has seen a solar boom these past few years. Utility solar rebates can be combined with other local incentives and federal tax credits to make the switch to solar power systems accessible. These financial incentives, combined with increasing electric utility rates, make solar energy an investment decision that will continue to provide cost savings for years to come.
Freedom Solar was established in 2007, and we are the only Maxeon Master Dealer in Tampa. We install solar panels in Tampa and surrounding cities for residential and commercial customers and take pride in helping Floridians gain energy independence. We are your go-to source for all of your needs for a commercial or home solar installation in the Front Range! Learn more about our story.
We take great pride in designing and installing the highest quality solar solutions and consider ourselves a solar champion for the Champion City. We use the best solar technology available, and we work to ensure every client receives the maximum possible return on their investment. From consultations to advanced monitoring, we offer a turn-key solar energy solution.
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Maxeon Corporation selected Freedom Solar as their only Maxeon® Master Dealer in Tampa, giving homeowners and businesses access to Maxeon’s world-record-setting technology paired with our reputation for craftsmanship and personal attention to detail. Freedom Solar is honored to have been recognized by Maxeon as the “National Top Producer of the Year” in 2019, 2020, and 2021 for consistently putting customers first and installing more residential solar than any other company in the central U.S.
Home Battery Backup Systems
Backup power is a system that connects to electricity sources, typically solar panels and the electric grid, to store excess power and return it to your home when you need it, generally because of a power outage during an emergency. In most cases, your backup power supply will come from a generator or a battery. Today’s solar batteries are also intelligent energy management systems that can optimize your home’s energy usage to take advantage of utility time-of-use plans or to ensure that your electric car is charged with solar power.
Backup Power Systems We Offer:
- Solar battery backup power systems including Tesla Powerwall
Commercial Solar Energy Services
Freedom Solar is more than a commercial solar panel installer. We offer full end-to-end solar solutions and complete project management from start to finish. Our services include free site analysis, engineering, and design services, financing, rebate application, installation, permitting, inspections, monitoring, and ongoing solar repair, service and maintenance.
We offer solar and backup power solutions to homeowners and businesses in Tampa, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Seminole Heights, St. Cloud, Kissimee, Winter Garden, The Villages, and surrounding areas.
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