Apply to the Energy Savings Program

Are you interested in saving money on your monthly energy bill?

City of Orlando residents looking to lower their energy bill can apply to the energy savings program and receive one of these plug in technologies.

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Step 1.Check your eligibility

You must be one of the following:

  • an Orlando resident (homeowner or renter)
  • a landlord of a property in Orlando

Verify if you live in city limits using our map. Although your address may say Orlando, you might be in unincorporated Orange County or another nearby city.

If you rent, you must get written permission from your landlord or property manager.

Step 2.Decide which devices you want to apply for

You can apply for:

  • Heat pump window air conditioning (AC) units
  • Portable solar and storage battery
  • Heat pump water heater
  • Induction cooktops

Landlords are limited to 5 devices. The five devices can be all of the same type or a mix of different types.

There are different eligibility requirements for each device type.

Window AC units

  • House does not have central air
  • Room chosen for installation has at least two windows

Portable solar/storage battery

  • Must have spot outside the home that receives direct sunlight

Water Heater

  • Installation space is at least 55 square feet

Induction Cooktops

  • No requirements

Step 3.Apply for your devices

We accept applications in batches of twenty. Once we reach 20 submissions, we will pause applications while we review them.

Apply to the Energy Savings Program

We may reopen submissions based on funding and team capacity. Check back if you're still interested in a device.

Step 4.Get your devices installed 

We will contact you to schedule an inspection. At this inspection, we will verify your eligibility. Depending on the devices you requested, we will have some or all the devices installed.

If you are a renter, you must show us your landlord's written permission for the installation.

Step 5.Enjoy your new energy-saving devices

Look for savings on your energy bill! 

Step 6.Share your feedback

If you encounter any issues, contact us at EnergySavings@orlando.gov.

You may receive a survey about your experience. Your feedback about the program and energy savings will help us make regular improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this program funded?

We used an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant to fund this program.

Is the city the only organization participating?

No, we partnered with 15 Lightyears, Desanto Plumbing and community organizations to create the Energy Savings Program.

How can an AC unit help me save on my energy bill?

The AC units for this program use heat pump technology. It pulls heat from the room to help cool it.

If you have an old window unit, switching to a new one may be more efficient. Or, adding a second one can reduce the load on your current unit.