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Residential New Construction

What is it?

Builders of new residential homes with central heat and air systems may qualify for rebates when installing high-efficiency equipment, and for utilizing high-efficiency building techniques in residential new construction. The same rebates are available to qualifying homeowners who build their own home.

What are the measures?

1. Ductwork: Earn a $100 rebate for sealing the entire duct system with mastic. All joints and seams must be sealed, including registers at the ceiling. A blower-door test resulting in leakage of four percent or less qualifies for the rebate.
2. Ceiling Insulation: Earn a $150 rebate when attic insulation levels meet a minimum R-30 standard or when a minimum R-19 is installed in conjunction with a radiant barrier.
3. Heating and Cooling Rebate: Earn a $275 rebate for each unit that meets a minimum qualifying efficiency rating (ARI rating only) of 15.0 SEER.
4. Windows: Earn a $400 rebate when all windows are NFRC-labeled with a minimum solar heat gain coefficiency equal to or less than .35 and a U-factor equal to or less than .60.
5. High-Efficiency Electric Water Heating: Earn a $150 rebate when you install a heat recovery unit or heat pump water heater (applicable only when an electric water heater is present).
6. Certification: Earn a $100 rebate for each home that is certified by an independent HERS rater to meet the minimum Energy Star® certification requirements.

How does it work?

Once the energy-efficient construction materials and equipment have been installed as specified in the program guidelines, the builder is required to complete, sign and date the Residential New Construction Rebate form. A hard copy of the form must be submitted to Tampa Electric prior to the closing date of the home.

Note: A six-digit vendor number is required for processing. This number is assigned to builders who register with Tampa Electric. To register, please complete and submit this Vendor Number Request form Vendor Number Request form. A vendor number will be e-mailed to you within five to seven business days.

* Only one incentive payment will be issued per home. The payment is based on equipment and/or measures purchased prior to the certificate of occupancy.