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Northeast Florida averages 222 sunny days each year.* That’s a lot of sunshine – and an abundant source of energy. And there’s never been a better time, or better way, to take advantage of those sunny days.
With JEA’s Solar Incentive Program, we pay you an incentive for investing in a solar water heating system because you’re also making an investment in the environment.
Solar Water Heating Benefits
- Get a high return on investment, especially when building your home.
- It pays for itself in five to seven years, depending on the size of your family and the system.
- Customer receives incentive immediately
- Lower electric bills and higher energy self-sufficiency
Is a solar water heater the energy measure for you at this time?
JEA recommends you make the following energy improvements before converting to solar water heating. These improvements will most often have a bigger impact on your overall utility bill:
- Insulate your attic adequately. A minimum R-30 is adequate; for blown cellulose that equates to about 13
inches in depth.
- Seal duct leaks. Have a duct blaster test done both before and after they have been sealed to find leaks
before and to ensure they’ve been properly sealed.
- Service your HVAC system at least twice a year by a certified contractor.
- Seal around the windows, doors and all plumbing and electrical penetrations.
- If you don’t have Low-E windows, consider tinting or installing solar window screens.
If you’ve already taken these energy-saving steps, you’re ready to consider a solar water
heater.
JEA pays incentives to our customers who install solar water heating systems in their house or business. Just choose a contractor from our list of pre-qualified solar contractors  . At the time of purchase, you will be quoted the system price, less the JEA incentive. Click here for details on the JEA solar incentive program. JEA does not provide incentives for solar pool heating, photovoltaic systems or for gas water heaters.
How much does a Solar Water Heater cost and how much will I save?
On average, Solar Water Heaters cost around $4700 installed according to data from the JEA Solar Incentive Program (October 2007 through present). A family of four could expect to save around $30 per month on average. Ultimately your savings will be based upon how much hot water your family actually uses, so review your JEA bill for a more specific estimate. Please keep in mind that installation costs and potential savings will vary and the numbers stated here should only be used for general reference.
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For more information on JEA's Solar Incentive Program, contact Brian Pippin at
(904) 665-7051 or e-mail at pippbc@jea.com.
* Source: National Weather Service
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