A $15.5 million solar energy rebate program for FPL customers begins this month

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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/a-15-5-million-solar-energy-rebate-program-1511186.html

If you've been thinking about buying a solar water heater or installing a solar power system, now's the time to get serious.

A $15.5 million solar energy rebate program for Florida Power & Light Co. customers begins this month.

"We expect the available funding to be claimed very quickly so we encourage interested customers to start researching projects and meeting with contractors as soon as possible. I believe similar programs from TECO and Progress were fully claimed in less than two days," said FPL spokeswoman Jackie Anderson.

Customers interested in installing solar powered upgrades to their homes and businesses can apply for rebates starting June 21 through a new five-year pilot program approved by the Florida Public Service Commission. The program is designed to help reduce energy use and peak demand.

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