Multifamily Efficiency Program

This program is intended to support multifamily property owners in improving energy and water efficiency in their communities. OUC is committed to helping bridge the cost gap of implementing energy and water conservation measures through rebate incentives.

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How Does It Help?

Reduce Project Costs

The program helps offset the costs of energy and water-efficient upgrades, making it more affordable for you to invest in improvements.

Increase Property Value

Energy and water-efficient communities are often more attractive to potential buyers or renters.

Enhance Tenant Satisfaction

You’ll get a rebate for efficient upgrades while decreasing tenants’ utility bills.

Available Rebates

Ceiling Insulation

$0.10 per sqft

Most ceilings have at least some insulation, but increasing it to proper levels is one of the easiest ways to add insulation to a unit.

(not available for new construction)

Cool/Reflective Roof

up to $0.12 per sqft

or $0.04 per sqft for new construction

A cool/reflective roof reflects the sun’s rays to help lower roof surface temperature and increase roof life.

Duct Repair/
Replacement

100% of cost, up to $100 per unit

Leaking ducts decrease the efficiency of your cooling and heating systems.

(not available for new construction)

ENERGY STAR^® Heat Pump Water Heater

100% of cost,
up to $500 per unit

ENERGY STAR® Heat Pump water Heaters utilize super-efficient technology to cut water heating costs by more than half.

ENERGY STAR^® Windows

$1.50 per sqft

Replacing old windows with ENERGY STAR®-qualified windows can lower energy bills by 7 to 15% by lowering heating, cooling and lighting costs.

(not available for new construction)

Heat Pump A/C

from $35 to $1,200,
depending on the unit

Older central air conditioner units can be very costly to operate and maintain. Your annual energy savings could be up to 30% when you install a more efficient unit.

Window Film/
Solar Screen

$0.55 per sqft

Window films and solar screens can reflect excessive heat, helping reduce summer cooling costs.

(not available for new construction)

High-Efficiency Toilet

$125 per toilet

By replacing old, inefficient toilets made before 1994 with WaterSense-certified toilets, water consumption can be reduced by more than 60%.

(not available for new construction)

Florida Water Star Certification

$100 per unit

Florida Water Star is a voluntary, points-based certification program that recognizes and encourages water use efficiency.

Smart Irrigation Controller

100% of cost, up to $200 per unit

WaterSense-labeled irrigation controllers use local weather and landscape conditions to tailor watering schedules to actual conditions on the site.

Before You Get Started

Contact an OUC to schedule a property assessment. You can call (407) 434-2256 or email [email protected].
You will receive a full energy and water evaluation, which will outline the recommended conservation upgrades and payback periods for each improvement.
With the owner’s or designee’s approval to move forward, OUC will oversee the project completion from start to finish.

Need help? OUC has a trusted range of Preferred Contractors we recommend.

Submitting Your Rebate Application

Be prepared to provide us with the following documents:

Review the qualifications for each rebate you are considering. For specific requirements, please click any of the rebate types above for more information on each.
- Please note that the unique Heat Pump A/C rebate amounts vary from those offered to residential and commercial customers. Only systems with efficiency ratings of 15.2 SEER2/16 SEER or higher are eligible for rebate consideration.

Eligibility & Requirements

Requirements: All measures must meet and be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications and comply with all local and state laws. Applications must be submitted within six (6) months of the closing date and all receipts/invoices must be dated and submitted within six (6) months of the date of purchase. All measures must meet and be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications, industry standards and OUC program requirements. Projects will only be processed in batches of 10 or more units per rebate measure. Documentation should be submitted to OUC for review as soon as work is completed.

Eligibility: Participation is open to communities located within OUC’s electric and/or water service area, including existing communities with retrofit opportunities as well as new facilities constructed to exceed minimum code requirements.

Reimbursement: Customers will receive an approval email once the application has been submitted, reviewed and approved by one of our conservation support specialists. All incentives will be paid as a credit on the customer’s OUC statement.

Exclusions: See each specific rebate for specifics.

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