JEA rebates for air conditioners and heat pumps

As of October 2026, JEA lists a $200 rebate for qualifying heating and cooling systems. It also lists $50 rebates for tune-ups and smart thermostats. JEA's web pages and its PDF application form give different deadlines. The web pages' install window ended on September 30, 2026. This guide covers the amounts, the heat pump efficiency tiers, the conflicting dates, and the questions to ask JEA before you apply.

JEA rebate amounts as of October 2026

JEA's heating and cooling rebates page offers "$200 for ENERGY STAR® certified Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps or Ductless Mini-Split HVAC Systems." Its tune-up page lists "$50 for maintenance and refrigeration charge." Its smart thermostat page offers "a $50 rebate on a recently purchased ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat."

Each rebate has its own limits. The HVAC page says, "Rebates are available for JEA residential electric customers only. Only two (2) rebate per product type per premise every seven (7) years." It also says the rebate is "available for conditioning of domestic living space only."

For tune-ups, JEA allows "Two (2) rebates per customer for each service address." It says, "Only Heat Pump and Central AC are eligible for the rebate. Customers are eligible for one Tune-Up per unit every three calendar years starting June 1, 2021." For smart thermostats, JEA sets a "Limit two (2) rebates per service address."

JEA heat pump efficiency tiers

JEA says equipment "Must be ENERGY STAR certified" and the "HVAC system must be rated in the AHRI database." AHRI, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, is the industry's trade group. JEA adds that "Heat pump systems must be certified by AHRI as having the below minimum SEER2, EER2 and HSPF2 requirements." The table shows those minimums as JEA listed them in October 2026.

Heat pump type and tier	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2
Split system, Tier 1	≥16	≥11.0	≥8.0
Single package, Tier 1	≥15.2	≥11.5	≥7.2
Split system and single package, Tier 2	≥16.9	≥12	≥8.2

JEA's page shows a Tier 2 table but states only one HVAC rebate amount, $200. We could not tell whether Tier 2 pays more, so ask JEA. JEA's PDF application form says, "Central heat pump systems with a minimum of 16 SEER2 qualify for rebates." That is higher than the web page's 15.2 SEER2 Tier 1 level for single-package heat pumps.

The rating must cover your whole system. JEA says: "AHRI certificate must include all installed components, as stated on invoice. Values stated on AHRI certificate must meet minimum program qualifications." JEA gives an example that uses the older SEER scale, not SEER2. It says "a condenser may have an 'up to 15 SEER' rating, but when matched with a compressor and furnace, the system may only reach 14.5 SEER as determined by AHRI." JEA adds, "AHRI ratings for individual components of a system will not be considered valid."

JEA rebate deadlines on the web pages and the application form

JEA's web pages and its application form disagree on dates. On the web, the rebates FAQ says, "Equipment and services must be purchased and installed between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026." The HVAC page says applications "must be submitted within 90 days of purchase/installation and be postmarked or submitted online no later than October 10, 2026." The tune-up page gives the same October 10, 2026 date, within 90 days of service.

JEA's PDF application form, form 156-1600-11-082025, gives later dates. Its terms say, "Equipment and services must be purchased and installed between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2028." It also says applications "must be submitted within 90 days of installation and be postmarked or submitted online by October 10, 2028." We found no JEA statement that resolves the difference.

Say your system was purchased and installed in the web pages' window. If you also apply by October 10, 2026 and within 90 days of both purchase and installation, you meet the deadlines in both versions. JEA's pages do not make clear whether it has a rebate for systems installed after September 30, 2026. Ask JEA before you count on one.

The form also says, "Applicants must abide by the rules and rebate levels in effect on the date of installation. Rebate levels cannot exceed the cost of equipment." The FAQ says, "A check for the rebated amount will be issued to the account holder."

ENERGY STAR and central ACs: a question for JEA

As of October 2026, JEA's page still listed "ENERGY STAR® certified Central Air Conditioners" as eligible. ENERGY STAR says: "On February 1, 2026, EPA sunset the ENERGY STAR specification for central air conditioners." Ask JEA how it qualifies a central AC now that the specification has ended. Get the answer in writing if you can.

Heat pumps are different. ENERGY STAR's air-source heat pump page lists current requirements with an effective date of January 1, 2023.

Contractor rules for the JEA HVAC rebate

JEA's two pages describe the contractor rule differently. The HVAC page says: "There are two ways to receive rebates on qualifying Heating and Cooling Systems: (1) work with a pre-qualified contractor to apply for your rebate for you and (2) apply online after your HVAC contractor completes the project." The rebates hub marks the heating and cooling system rebate with an asterisk. It says, "Upgrades marked with an asterisk require the use of a JEA pre-qualified contractor." Ask JEA whether your project needs a pre-qualified contractor before you sign.

JEA help for income-qualified customers

JEA's Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program helps customers who "live on low or fixed incomes in disadvantaged neighborhoods as designated by the U.S. Census Bureau." JEA says qualifying neighborhoods have "50 percent or more of the residents living at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty guidelines." We found no JEA program that replaces HVAC equipment for income-qualified customers.

JEA's community resources page points customers to LIHEAP. It says LIHEAP "provides federally funded assistance" with costs that include "Weatherization and energy-related minor home repairs." JEA also offers free efficiency assessments. These are a walk-through inspection, and "no diagnostic equipment is used."

Florida HEAR rebate status

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services runs the state's Florida Energy Saver Program. As of October 2026, its page said, "The HEEHR and HOMES programs are expected to launch in the future." The page gave no launch date.

Before you apply

Programs change, so confirm the dates, tiers and contractor rules with your utility before you buy. Our guide to how long an AC lasts in Florida covers lifespan estimates. It can help if you are deciding whether to replace a system. Our guide to SEER2 ratings explains the federal minimums.