ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
As a leader in offering energy-efficiency programs for more than 40 years, Tampa Electric is proud to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes program.
The ENERGY STAR label on a home means that it has been designed and built to standards well above other homes on the market, delivering energy efficiency savings up to 30 percent when compared to typical new homes.
Learn more about why builders should construct ENERGY STAR homes and why homebuyers should look for the ENERGY STAR label.
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Look for our ad in the Parade of Homes magazine.
Homebuyer advantages
With the ENERGY STAR label on a new home, homeowners can be confident that it will deliver. When ENERGY STAR requirements are applied to a new homes construction, an integrated approach to design combined with tried-and-true best building practices adds up to a durable, comfortable home with reduced utility and maintenance costs.
All ENERGY STAR certified homes have undergone more inspections and testing than typical homes to ensure that they are built to higher standards and will equate to energy savings. View this ENERGY STAR infographic for more.
Join more than 1.5 million Homeowners across America that are already enjoying the quality, comfort, and value of their ENERGY STAR certified homes. View this video to learn more.
Resources for homebuyers
Consumer Brochure
Maintenance Guide and TipsFact sheets:
Thermal Enclosure System
Heating and Cooling System
Water Management System
Efficient Lighting and Appliances
Independent Inspections and TestingBuilders that construct ENERGY STAR homes
The following builders have applied and received rebates from Tampa Electric for building ENERGY STAR certified homes in your area.
- Beazer Homes
- CalAtlantic Homes
- Florida Home Partnership
- Homes by West Bay
- KB Homes
- Meritage Homes
- MI Homes
- Sunroc Builders
If you have questions, call 813-275-3909 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Look for our ad in the Tampa Bay Builders Association Directory.
Builder advantages & rebates
Contractors that build residential homes utilizing high-efficiency building techniques that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR standards will qualify for a rebate of $850* for each home that receives the ENERGY STAR certificate. The same rebate is available for customers that build their own home.
Acquiring your rebate
Please have the following information available before you start completing the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes rebate application:
- Customer's Tampa Electric account number "or" Tampa Electric meter number
The application will prompt you to upload the following information:
- ENERGY STAR Certificate
When you're ready, complete and submit the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes rebate application
within 90 days of receiving your ENERGY STAR certificate. Once you submit the application, you will receive an enrollment/confirmation number that you can use to access your application. Be sure to write down and save the enrollment/confirmation number. If you have questions, call 813-275-3909 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.To access an existing application
, simply enter the enrollment/confirmation number you received when you initially submitted your application. This will allow you to make changes and upload any required files.Contractors please note: An eight-digit vendor number is required for processing. This number is assigned to contractors who register with Tampa Electric. To register, please complete and submit this Vendor Number Request form
. A vendor number will be e-mailed to you within five to seven business days and can be used to submit multiple rebate applications.*Only one incentive payment will be issued per home.