From the $1500 tankless water heater tax credit to multiple Florida utilities offering up to $1350 in cash rebates on new appliances, the incentives to include natural gas seem to be ever-expanding. We know we’re tempted to switch over. Now, with the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) recent decision to increase cash rebates, it will be more appealing than ever for homeowners to build with, or switch to, natural gas.
Today’s Commission decision allows cash rebate increases—some by as much as $150—to AGDF’s three most popular demand-side management programs: Residential Appliance Replacement Program, Residential Appliance Retention Program, and Residential New Construction Program.
Commissioners determined that with the approved changes, existing programs remain cost-effective and will not unduly impact residential rates.
Increasing by up to $150 per energy-efficient natural gas appliance, larger cash rebates will take a bigger load off the appliance purchase price — encouraging substantial, long-term energy savings. This supports statewide conservation initiatives by driving greater participation and interest in the Residential Appliance Replacement Program, esidential Appliance Retention Program and Residential New Construction Program.
Natural gas appliances generally eligible for conservation rebates include tank/tankless water eaters, ranges, clothes dryers and furnaces. Rebate availability and amounts vary by natural gas utility.
Utilities affected by the recent rebate increase include: Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, Florida City Gas, Florida Public Utilities, Peoples Gas System, Sebring Gas System, and St. Joe Natural Gas Company. All are members of the Associated Gas Distributors of Florida (AGDF) trade association.
About The Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA)
The Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA) is a non-profit organization that promotes and encourages the growth of the natural gas industry in the state of Florida. It also seeks to protect the interests of the industry, its members and consumers. Our members include distribution companies, transmission, gas supply marketers and affiliate members. With a membership of more than 100 companies, FNGA represents every segment of the natural gas industry.
