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GRU furnace conversion rebates: Open

Editor: Sean Greene · Updated

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open to GRU residential customers. Accepting applications.

Serves: City of Gainesville and certain unincorporated areas of Alachua County; the property must be within GRU's natural gas service area.

Do I Qualify

  • Have a natural gas water heater or replace the water heater with a natural gas model.
  • Use a GRU Natural Gas Partnering Contractor.
  • Replacing an existing natural gas furnace does not qualify.

How Much Comes Off

GRU furnace conversion rebates — program page
EquipmentRequirementAmount
First furnace converted from oil or electricityOil/electric to natural gas; first unit$500 per unit
Additional furnace converted from oil or electricityOil/electric to natural gas; additional unit$300 per unit
First furnace converted from LP gasLP to natural gas; first unit$300 per unit
Additional furnace converted from LP gasLP to natural gas; additional unit$200 per unit
Furnace and appliance conversion bonusInstall a furnace plus two of: range, dryer or water heater$150 per qualifying combination

Who Files It

The customer submits the completed rebate form and proof of purchase.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Confirm gas availability with GRU before arranging installation.
  2. Apply within 30 days after installation. Application instructions.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Gainesville Regional Utilities page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.