Progress Energy Florida - SunSense Residential PV Incentive Program

April 20, 2011

Summary

In March 2011, Progress Energy began offering incentives to residential customers who install photovoltaic (PV) systems. Under the SunSense Solar PV Program, Progress Energy offers rebates of $2/watt for PV ranging in capacity from two kilowatts (kW) to 10 kW. Systems must be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center to qualify. In addition, all systems must be installed by a licensed contractor and connected to the Progress Energy Florida grid.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Florida
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://progress-energy.com/environment/ras/sunsense/fla/coming-soon.asp#solarPV
Administrator: Progress Energy
Start Date: 03/15/2011
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Photovoltaics
Incentive Amount: $2.00/watt
Maximum Incentive: $20,000 per participant
Eligible System Size: 2 kW - 10 kW
Equipment Requirements: Must be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center
Installation Requirements: Must be installed by a licensed contractor
Must be interconnected to the Progress Energy Florida power system

Contact

Name: SunSense Program
Organization: Progress Energy Florida
Address:
FL
Phone: (800) 700-8744
Email: PEFSunSense@pgnmail.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.