Do I Qualify
- Replace an old air conditioning system with a qualifying ducted system.
- Provide the AHRI certificate and paid invoice.
- Ductless mini-splits do not qualify.
- The rebate cannot exceed the system's invoice price.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump | Minimum SEER 16.00 or SEER2 15.20. | $40 per condensing unit |
| Ducted heat pump | Minimum SEER 17.00 or SEER2 16.20. | $550 per condensing unit |
| Straight-cool A/C with new natural gas furnace | Minimum SEER 16.00 or SEER2 15.20; new furnace required; propane does not qualify. | $40 per condensing unit |
| Straight-cool A/C with new natural gas furnace | Minimum SEER 17.00 or SEER2 16.20; new furnace required; propane does not qualify. | $550 per condensing unit |
| Geothermal system | EER 14.00 or greater. | $40 per condensing unit |
| Geothermal system | EER 15.00 or greater. | $550 per condensing unit |
Who Files It
The contractor normally files. A homeowner may file for a contractor or a self-installed system.
The money is paid to the contractor.
The Steps to Apply
- Have the contractor deduct the rebate as a separate invoice line.
- Submit the application, AHRI certificate and paid invoice within 90 days after installation. Apply for the rebate.
- Save the confirmation number to track or update the application.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Tampa Electric page. The chart was printed EEE080724 Rev. 03.26. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.