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Lakeland Electric HVAC replacement rebate: Open

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. This rebate is in effect as of July 13, 2026.

Serves: Lakeland, Polk City, portions of unincorporated Polk County, and portions of Auburndale.

Do I Qualify

  • Replace existing equipment at a residence receiving Lakeland Electric residential service.
  • Use a licensed HVAC contractor and provide the receipt and AHRI certificate.
  • Meet the provider's supplemental electric heat limits.
  • New construction does not qualify.

How Much Comes Off

Lakeland Electric HVAC replacement rebate — program page
EquipmentRequirementAmount
Replacement heat pumpMinimum 15.2 SEER2$450 per central unit
Straight AC with a gas furnace15.2 SEER2 or higher$450 per central unit
Heat pump mini-split15.2 SEER2 or greater; replaces a central unit$225 per condensing unit outside

Valid from July 13, 2026.

Who Files It

The customer submits the application and supporting documents.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

  1. Have the contractor install qualifying replacement equipment.
  2. Send the application, receipt and AHRI certificate within 90 days of installation. Rebate instructions.

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