City of Tallahassee Utilities

The City of Tallahassee offers 5-percent interest financing for more than 25 energy-efficiency measures. These include: energy efficient air conditioners; natural gas furnaces; electric heat pumps; solar, natural gas and heat pump water heaters; floor, wall and ceiling insulation; natural gas dryers, ranges, grills, firelogs, appliances, standby generators and outdoor lighting; solar photovoltaic systems; ENERGY STAR refrigerators, freezers, windows, sliding doors; and ENERGY STAR reflective roofing. Loan payments are made on monthly utility bills. Financing terms are up to 5 years for most measures; and up to 10 years for solar measures and for certain items in qualifying historic homes. Notes are secured with a property lien.