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Where to get a home energy audit in the Miami area, what it costs, which rebates are open now and where Florida stands on the federal Home Energy Rebates. Every program links to its official page and was checked on October 12, 2026.
Metro area: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
IECC 2021 climate zone for Miami-Dade County, FL. PNNL ↗
What it means: Hot and humid climate. Cooling and humidity drive your bills; attic ducts, AC health and outages drive comfort.
Heating and cooling degree days, base 65°F, 1991–2020 normals at MIAMI INTL AP, FL US (USW00012839). NOAA ↗
What it means: Cooling far outweighs heating here: summer bills, humidity and attic heat matter more than winter drafts.
30.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Miami city, Florida, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year. Census ↗
What it means: Homes from this era usually have some insulation, but often thin attics, leaky ducts and original windows; air sealing and duct work tend to pay back first.
moderate potential: predicted average 2–4 pCi/L (Miami-Dade County, FL). EPA says not to use the zone to decide whether to test: high levels turn up in all three zones, so test every home. Radon testing guide · EPA ↗
| State | Electricity¢ per kWh · July 2026 | Natural gas$ per therm · 2025 average | Propane$ per gallon · week of Oct 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15.0¢ | $2.46 $25.48 per thousand cu ft | $4.86 |
What this means for your bills: Electricity in Florida is cheaper than the US average (15.0¢ against 18.3¢ per kWh), which keeps air conditioning and heat pumps cheaper to run.
Hot and humid Florida, Texas and the Gulf Coast
Cooling and humidity drive your bills; attic ducts, AC health and outages drive comfort.
Cooling and humidity drive your bills, and in slab homes the ducts often run through a hot attic. Comfort depends on an AC that is sized right, dries the air and keeps running, plus a house that can ride out outages, storms and the occasional hard freeze. A good audit starts with the ducts, the attic and the AC.
In Miami: Miami-Dade is IECC climate zone 1A, with about 100 heating degree days a year, and the normal dew point stays at or above 70°F from June through September. Miami-Dade is radon Zone 2; Broward and Palm Beach are Zone 3.
Fix attic ducts and the air handler
In slab homes this is often the biggest avoidable loss. Return ducts that pull in hot, humid attic air are a classic problem. Check leakage and insulation, and consider bringing ducts inside.
Ask your auditor: Ask for a duct leakage test that measures leakage to outside, plus an attic check of duct insulation.
Control humidity, not just temperature
Keep indoor relative humidity below 60%. An oversized AC short-cycles and leaves moisture behind, and AC breakdowns are the top reason homes here get too hot.
Ask your auditor: Ask the auditor to log indoor humidity and compare your AC's size to a Manual J load calculation.
Cut attic heat: insulation and a radiant barrier
ENERGY STAR suggests R30 (zone 1) to R49 (zone 2) for an uninsulated attic. A radiant barrier cuts attic heat flow by about 40%, typically 8–12% of cooling costs.
Ask your auditor: Ask whether a radiant barrier fits your roof, and to seal attic air leaks before adding insulation.
Block solar heat at the windows
Single-pane and aluminum-frame windows are still common in this region. Low-SHGC glass, exterior solar screens and shading cut the heat coming in.
Ask your auditor: Ask which windows take the most sun, and whether screens or shading would help before replacing windows.
Plan for outages, storms and freezes
Long outages are more common here than nationally, from hurricanes, storms and the occasional hard freeze. A tight, well-insulated house holds its temperature longer.
Ask your auditor: Ask how long your house would hold temperature in an outage, and where pipes could freeze in a hard freeze.
Check the pool pump, water heater and radon
About one in six houses in this region has a pool, and its pump is a large, controllable load. Radon turns up in all three EPA zones, so test.
Ask your auditor: Ask for pool pump and water heater advice, and test for radon; EPA says every home should be tested.
When to book: Book in spring, before peak heat, so fixes are done by summer. Hot afternoons suit infrared, and humid spring or fall days show whether your AC dries the air.
What each one usually means in this climate, the tests that confirm it and the fixes, cheapest first.
Utility efficiency programs follow the company that delivers your power or gas, so check your bill before you book anything.
Two gas utilities overlap in Miami-Dade and Broward. Many South Florida homes have no gas service. Check your bill or the utility’s website to confirm it serves your address.
3 programs we track, open ones first. Prices are as each program publishes them. If you want a full diagnostic audit outside these programs, look for a certified auditor: how to find one and what audits cost.
Florida Power & Light
Florida Power & Light
Peoples Gas
6 offers we track for the Miami metro; 5 are open as of October 12, 2026. Many require the program’s own contractor or an audit first, so read the terms before you buy.
Florida Power & Light
Amount $220 instant rebate, credited on the contractor's invoice
Who qualifies FPL residential customers whose current ceiling insulation is below R-8. The upgrade must be installed by an FPL PIC, with access to all attic spaces.
Florida Power & Light
Amount $200 instant rebate, credited on the contractor's invoice
Who qualifies FPL residential customers buying a new A/C system (both indoor and outdoor units) rated SEER2 15.2 or higher, installed by an FPL Participating Independent Contractor (PIC). FPL's page says 'A/C' and does not mention heat pumps separately.
Peoples Gas (Peoples Gas System, an Emera company)
Amount Replacing electric with natural gas / replacing gas with gas: tank water heater $550 / $350; ENERGY STAR tank water heater $650 / $400; tankless water heater $700 / $550; cooking $300 / $100; clothes drying $300 / $150; gas furnace $725 / $500; gas space conditioning $500 per ton / $150 per ton. The rebate cannot exceed the total cost of equipment, installation, piping and venting.
Who qualifies Peoples Gas residential customers. Equipment must be installed within one year before applying. Used, refurbished or thrift-store appliances, propane conversions, point-of-use tankless units (minimum 5 gpm), fireplaces, fire pits, grills and portable heaters do not qualify. For electric-to-gas conversions the invoice must say 'electric to gas'. CLEAResult may verify the installation by smartphone.
Florida City Gas
Amount Switching from non-gas / replacing gas / switching from propane: furnace $725 / $500 / $200; tank water heater (EF 0.81+) $500 / $350 / $100; tankless water heater $675 / $550; range $200 / $100 / $25; dryer $150 / $100 / $50. Extra $200 for reactivating service inactive for 12+ months. FCG also advertises 'limited-time incentives of up to $1,700 for customers located along our gas main'. The generator rebate is 'currently not available'.
Who qualifies FCG residential customers (or new customers) in its service area. See FCG's terms and conditions.
Florida Power & Light (directly, and through state Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and other approved agencies)
Amount Measures installed free. FPL reimburses agencies per home, for example: ceiling insulation adding R-10 ($500), weatherstripping/caulking/door sweeps ($90), duct testing and repair ($60), outdoor coil cleaning ($60).
Who qualifies Existing FPL residential customers who meet low-income criteria. Under 'Community Energy Saver', FPL canvasses areas where most incomes are below 200% of the federal poverty level. For agency installs, the agency decides eligibility.
Florida Power & Light
Amount FPL says customers can 'save over $90 a year' by enrolling.
Who qualifies FPL residential customers who let FPL cycle selected appliances during peak demand.
Statewide rebate programs and federal options: rebates and programs.
Heat pumps in Miami → What a heat pump costs to run here for cooling and heating, each heat pump rebate with the equipment rule that decides which models qualify, and the certified systems and brands that suit the climate.The two federal rebate programs, HOMES (whole-home efficiency) and the high-efficiency electric home rebates (HEAR, renamed HEEHR in 2026), are run by each state, so availability depends on the state. DOE rewrote the rules effective May 29, 2026 (Program Notice 26-2 ↗): no more federal rebates for switching from gas, oil or propane to electric equipment, and insulation and air sealing come before heating and cooling upgrades unless a home already meets a state-set level.
Program: Florida Energy Saver Program: HOMES (Home Owner Managing Energy Savings) and HEEHR (High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates, Florida's name for HEAR)
Run by: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Office of Energy
The state portal says both programs 'are expected to launch in the future' and that 'additional information on the program timeline will be made available soon'. Homeowners can only register and fill in a profile to be emailed when applications open. Florida has about $346 million in federal funding. Planned HEEHR caps: heat pump $8,000; heat pump water heater $1,750; electric stove/cooktop/range/oven or heat pump dryer $840; panel (load service center) $4,000; insulation, air sealing and ventilation $1,600; wiring $2,500; up to $14,000 per household. It covers 100% of project cost under 80% of area median income (AMI) and 50% at 80-150% AMI. Households over 150% AMI are not eligible. Planned single-family HOMES limits (20-34% modeled savings / 35%+): under 80% AMI $16,000 / $20,000 (up to 100% of cost); 80% AMI and above $2,000 / $4,000 (up to 50% of cost). These pages carry a 2025 copyright and predate DOE's May 2026 program notices, so final terms (for example fuel switching under HEEHR) may change. On June 8, 2026 U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said Florida's funding was approved in January 2025 but has been delayed since.
| State | HEAR / HEEHR (electric appliances) | HOMES (whole-home efficiency) |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Florida rebate guide | Not open yet not launched ('expected to launch in the future'; registration of interest open) | Not open yet not launched ('expected to launch in the future') |
How the programs work: Home Energy Rebates explained · every state’s status.
Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD), the local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provider under FloridaCommerce
For low-income homeowners in Miami-Dade with household income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines (1 person $29,160; 2 $39,440; 3 $49,720; 4 $60,000; +$10,280 for each person over 8). Proof of ownership and 12 months of income proof are required. Measures can include attic insulation, weatherstripping, water-heater and fixture measures, and repair/replacement of doors, windows, refrigerators, water heaters and HVAC. Apply by mail or in person; served 'first come, first serve' and subject to funds. Phone (FloridaCommerce list): (786) 469-4730, (786) 469-4600, (305) 545-2224. The County page's eligibility section was last updated 07/29/2024, and the application is labeled 2023-2024.
Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc.
Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provider for Broward and Palm Beach: (305) 245-7738, ext. 236. FloridaCommerce says applications are available only by contacting the local provider, not online.
Miami-Dade County CAHSD
A county-funded program ($3 million total; about 200-250 households) for Miami-Dade homeowners (primary residence) with income at or below 140% of AMI. Award amounts depend on a home inspection. The fact sheet is undated, so it is unknown whether it is still taking applications.
Florida Power & Light
Free installed measures for income-qualified FPL customers, through FPL neighborhood canvassing (areas where most incomes are under 200% FPL) or Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)/approved agencies.
FDACS Office of Energy
Planned rebates of up to $14,000 for households under 150% AMI, covering 100% of cost under 80% AMI. Not launched as of October 12, 2026.
2 of the 4 rules we found reach ordinary homeowners in some way; they’re listed first.
Who it applies to Every sale of real property with a building on it, including ordinary single-family homes. It affects homeowners who sell or buy.
Before or when the buyer signs the contract, they must be given information telling them they can get an energy-efficiency rating on the building. The information covers how to analyze the rating, comparisons to statewide averages, ways to improve the rating, and a notice that a rating may qualify the buyer for an energy-efficient mortgage. This is a disclosure of information only. No rating or audit is required.
Who it applies to Applies statewide and limits local governments. It affects homeowners indirectly.
Counties, cities and other local bodies may not restrict or prohibit the types or fuel sources of energy that utilities and gas suppliers deliver, or appliances (including stoves and grills) that use them. The only exception is enforcing the Florida Building Code or Fire Prevention Code. In practice no Florida city or county can adopt a gas ban or all-electric mandate for homes.
Who it applies to Large buildings only: properties with buildings over 20,000 sq ft. It explicitly excludes single-family homes, duplexes and residential multifamily buildings of five units or fewer, so it does not affect ordinary homeowners.
Owners report energy and water use each year via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. First deadlines were phased by size (June 30, 2023 for 200,000+ sq ft through Oct. 1, 2025 for 20,000-49,999 sq ft), then June 30 annually. Buildings of 50,000+ sq ft must have base-building systems retuned every five years, with first reports due Dec. 1, 2028 to Dec. 1, 2030 by size. Fines: $250/day for a first offense and $500/day for repeats.
Who it applies to Proposed for buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more. Not single-family homes.
As of the Southeast Florida Climate Compact's February 2025 summary, the County's mandatory benchmarking ordinance 'has not yet been passed by the Board of County Commissioners'. It would phase in benchmarking from 2026 (about 13,500 buildings) and retuning for 50,000+ sq ft buildings. The County's climate-strategy page still lists passing it as an action. BE305 otherwise runs as a voluntary challenge, launched in 2020.
Start with FPL free Home Energy Analysis (Residential Home Energy Survey). Run by: Florida Power & Light. The program doesn’t say whether it’s done in person or by phone. Cost: Free. Who qualifies: FPL residential customers. How to book: Call 800-DIAL-FPL (800-342-5375) to schedule. We track 3 audit programs for the Miami metro, checked October 12, 2026; all of them are on this page.
Florida hasn't launched either federal Home Energy Rebate program: HEEHR for electric appliances or HOMES for whole-home upgrades. Checked October 12, 2026. Nationally, DOE rewrote the rules effective May 29, 2026: federal appliance rebates no longer pay for switching from gas, oil or propane to electric equipment, and homes must get insulation and air sealing before heating and cooling upgrades unless they already meet a state-set level.
Yes. Programs for income-qualified households in the Miami metro include Weatherization Assistance Program, Miami-Dade County, Weatherization Assistance Program, Broward and Palm Beach counties, Miami-Dade 'Building Blocks' local Weatherization Assistance Program, FPL Residential Low-Income Weatherization and Florida Energy Saver Program HEEHR (when launched). Each one’s rules and contacts are listed on this page, with a link to its official page.
One rule reaches ordinary homeowners. Florida Building Energy-Efficiency Rating Act: disclosure at sale (s. 553.996, Florida Statutes). Who it applies to: Every sale of real property with a building on it, including ordinary single-family homes. It affects homeowners who sell or buy. State preemption of local energy-source and appliance restrictions (s. 366.032, Florida Statutes) affects homeowners only indirectly. One other rule applies only to larger buildings. Proposed, not in force: Miami-Dade County Building Performance Ordinance (BE305): proposed.
Not for an audit done in 2026. The federal credit of up to $150 for a home energy audit was part of the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C), and the IRS says it can’t be claimed for audits paid for or done after December 31, 2025. Public Law 119-21 ended 25C and the Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) for 2026 work. An audit done in 2025 is claimed on the 2025 return (Form 5695).
Every source below was opened and checked on October 12, 2026.
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