GRU's Rebate Program
ENERGY STARŪ Certification of Affordable Housing Construction
This rebate is to encourage energy efficient building construction practices in newly constructed Affordable Housing units. With heightened attention being paid to utility bills and the increased community concern over lower income residents, more Affordable Housing neighborhoods are being built to ENERGY STARŪ standards.
In order to encourage higher efficiency construction standards a rebate is offered for the successful certification of newly constructed ENERGY STARŪ single and multi-family Affordable Housing units.
ENERGY STARŪ construction incorporates elements such as increased insulation, tightly sealed building envelope and duct work, high efficiency air conditioners, high performance windows and appliances along with other considerations. A successful ENERGY STARŪ certification requires an independent verification of performance conducted by a Florida Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rater. The HERS rater will conduct a Blower Door Test and A Duct System Air-tightness Test. A Blower Door Test is a test in which the conditioned space is depressurized to 50 PASCAL's in order to determine air tightness. A Duct System Air-tightness Test is a test that determines total duct leakage.
Residential: $300 Rebate
- Rebate only applies to locations with GRU residential electric service
- Must be a newly constructed single or multi-family home built for a state certified Affordable Housing Program
- Home must meet or exceed ENERGY STARŪ standards and receive certification
- Ratings must be conducted by a Florida State Certified HERS Rater
- Rebate form must be completed and turned in to GRU Conservation Services along with a copy of the "Confirmed" rating within 90 days of completion of construction
- Rebate may be used in conjunction with other GRU rebates
Restrictions:
- Rebates are subject to change without notice
- All rebates are subject to approval and are contingent upon fund availability
- Limit one (1) ENERGY STARŪ rebate per newly constructed single or multi-family Affordable Housing unit
How to Apply for a Rebate
- Complete rebate form or contact us at (352) 393-1460 to receive a form by mail/email
- Attach copy of certification or "Confirmed" rating along with confirmation that the house meets current affordable housing pricing criteria
- Mail to: PO Box 147117, Station A114, Gainesville, FL 32614
- Rebate will be issued in the form of a check to the builder or developer
For additional information please email us or call our Conservation Services Department at (352) 393-1460. When emailing us please provide your contact information.
