Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - Energy Smart Solar Water Heater Rebate Program
Administered by Clay Electric Cooperative
Clay Electric members can earn up to $600 in bill credits for installing a qualified solar water heater, earning $0.01 per BTU output (capped at 60,000 BTUs). Your system must meet Florida Solar Energy Center specifications and be installed by a Florida-certified solar water heating contractor; submit your detailed invoice, FSEC certification number, and BTU rating within 180 days of purchase for processing within 6–8 weeks.
You can help Clay Electric residential members access up to $600 in rebates for solar water heater installations by ensuring systems meet FSEC specifications and that you hold current Florida Department of Professional Regulation Construction Industry Licensing Board certification for solar water heating. Coordinate with the homeowner to gather the detailed invoice (name, date, address, brand, model, FSEC certification number, BTU output, and cost) plus before-and-after photos, and submit within 180 days; Clay Electric may inspect the installation.
The Solar Water Heater Rebate offers $0.01 per BTU output (maximum $600 bill credit per system, capped at 60,000 BTUs) to active Clay Electric residential account holders in existing homes only. Requires FSEC-certified systems installed by state-licensed contractors, detailed invoices with FSEC certification and BTU ratings, and submission within 180 days; rebate credits apply to member bills and cannot exceed purchase price, with 6–8 week processing and optional on-site verification.
Program details
- Program ID
- 2735
- Last updated
- 2/11/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- residential
- Technologies
- solar water heat
Program summary
Clay Electric Cooperative (CEC) provides a rebate of $0.01 per BTU output to its residential members when they purchase qualified solar water heaters. This rebate is capped at 60,000 BTUs per system, or $600. Eligible solar water heaters can be either passive or active systems. The proposed solar system must meet Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) specifications and be installed by a contractor certified to install solar water heating systems by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation's Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.