FPL offers energy incentives for businesses
Power costs should never be a barrier for your business. Even with rates among the lowest in Southeast and well below the national average, we understand that, in today's competitive economy, sometimes it takes more. Learn more about the incentive programs that can help your new construction or relocation save energy and dollars.
Economic Development Rider (EDR)
EDR is designed to help attract new investment and create more jobs in Florida. Eligible companies receive discounts on new electric demand for up to five years.
Commercial Industrial Service Rider (CISR)
CISR is designed to attract new users with large energy usage to the state as part of a competitive site location project.
Rate and Incentive FAQs
FPL offers EDR and EFEDR programs. Qualifications for each are listed below and more information about qualifying for EDR and EFEDR programs can be found here.
EDR Level I
Create at least 25 new jobs per 350 kW demand of new electric demand
This is a ratio - if a company has 700 kW of new electric demand, they must create at least 50 new jobs
OR
EDR Level II
Create at least 40 new jobs per 1 MW demand of new electric demand
This is a ratio - if a company has 2 MW of new electric demand, they must create at least 80 new jobs
FPL also offers an Existing Facility Economic Development Rider (EFEDR)
For establishment of new load in commercial or industrial space vacant for 6+ months
Minimum 25 new jobs per 350 kW new demand
FPL offers three levels of EDR discounts:
EDR level I
Declining discount on base energy and demand charges over 4 years
Year 1: 20%
Year 2: 15%
Year 3: 10%
Year 4: 5%
EDR level II
Year 1 – 40% reduction in base demand and energy charges*
Year 2 – 30%
Year 3 – 20%
Year 4 – 10%
Year 5 – 0%
EFEDR
Year 1: 25%
Year 2: 20%
Year 3: 15%
Year 4: 10%
Year 5: 5%
To negotiate a rate, potential or existing businesses must:
- Have a load of 2,000 kW or greater, served by a single meter
- Document that this is part of a competitive site location project with opportunities for lower electric rate alternatives
- If you think your project qualifies, complete FPL's rate quote worksheet and contact FPL's Economic Development Team upon completion
FPL requires at least two of these three factors to determine your rate: kW demand, monthly kWh or load factor.
Even with rates among the lowest in the Southeast and well below the national average, we understand that in today’s competitive economy, sometimes it takes more. Fill out our rate quote worksheet to help us assess your power requirements and find more savings eligibility for your bottom line.
Companies can save energy costs with tax credits, HVAC upgrades and tax deductions. To learn more about tax incentives, our exemptions page reviews the ways different types of businesses can benefit and optimize their energy costs.
Becoming an FPL Customer is Great for Business
Small businesses and larger scale companies utilizing commercial buildings can find ways to reduce their energy use through energy efficiency programs, optimized energy star certified efficient equipment and more. FPL and the state of Florida support clean energy efficiency projects, including solar energy technology to help reduce energy bills for growing businesses.
Typical FPL customer bills are lower than the state, regional, and national averages.

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