Programs & Incentives

Duke Energy offers a variety of rates for business and industry. We have various service schedules to match your company’s energy profile including time-of-use choices. Additionally, an economic development rider is available for qualifying customers to reduce costs even further.

Commercial/Industrial Service Rider (CISR)

• Commercial/Industrial Service Rider (CISR)
• Requires a minimum 500 kW of new load or retention of 500 kW existing load for Florida customers whose current load is less than 10,000 kW.
• In order to qualify, candidates must provide documentation showing they have a viable lower-cost alternative to taking electric service from Duke Energy.
• Qualifying applicants will receive a discounted electric rate calculated on a case-by-case basis.
• Qualifying applicants must sign a contract with Duke Energy (term to be negotiated).

Economic Development Rider

• Economic Development Rider
• 500 kW demand or greater* (≥50% LF) 
• Five-year declining discount on demand and energy charges
• Florida-targeted industry 
• 25 new jobs or $500,000 capital investment 
• Existing or new construction 
• Transferrable 
• Significant factor in company decision 

*Net New

Economic Re-development

• Economic Re-Development
• 350 kW demand or greater* (≥50% LF) 
• Three-year declining discount on demand, energy and non-fuel charges 
• Florida-targeted industry 
• 15 new jobs or $200,000 capital investment 
• Building unoccupied/dormant for ≥90 days (no affiliation with previous owner) 
• Transferable 
• Significant factor in company decision

*Net New

We safely generate reliable and affordable electricity from a diverse fuel portfolio, including coal, gas, oil and solar power. This fuel diversity enables the company to minimize cost impacts from any one fuel source and ensures reliable power for our residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale customers.

We have a wide variety of tools to help you manage your energy bills including energy efficiency programs and rebates to help save energy and money, a Business Energy Check to analyze your energy usage and even a way to save by using your backup generation. Take advantage of incentives available for new construction and retrofit projects to improve your facility's energy efficiency.

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Duke Energy is on track to double the amount of utility-owned solar energy in the state by 2024.

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Our services include comprehensive engineering capabilities, turnkey construction and installation services and on- and off-site maintenance solutions to keep your equipment running in top condition. We also offer metering services to manage your cost and usage and transformer solutions customized to your operation. From design and installation through day-to-day operations, we take care of your backup generation needs, all for a monthly service fee.

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Your high-voltage equipment is an integral part of your operation. Our services include comprehensive engineering capabilities, turnkey construction and installation services and on- and off-site maintenance solutions to keep your equipment running in top condition. We also offer metering services to manage your cost and usage and transformer solutions customized to your operation.

• Engineering Services (PDF)
• Construction Services (PDF)
• Maintenance Services (PDF)
• Metering Services
• Transformer Solutions

Florida companies benefit from a pro-business tax structure, including:

• Low 5.5 % corporate tax, double-weighted for sales.
• No corporate income tax on limited partnerships.
• No corporate income tax on sub-chapter S-corporations.
• No state personal income tax guaranteed by constitutional provision.
• No corporate franchise tax on capital stock.
• No property tax on business inventories or on goods-in-transit for up to 180 days.
• No sales and use tax on goods manufactured/produced in Florida for export out of state.
• No sales and use tax on co-generation of electricity or certain boiler fuels.
• Sales and use tax exemptions on electricity used in the manufacturing process.
• Sales and use tax exemptions on machinery, equipment and labor used predominantly for research and development.

• Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund (QTI) – available for companies that create high-wage jobs in targeted high value-added industries.
• Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) – eligible projects in designated high-impact sectors receive an annual credit against the corporate income tax.
• Quick Response Training Program (QRT) – funding for customized training for new or expanding businesses.
• Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWT) – funding for customized training for existing, for-profit businesses.
• Special Opportunity Incentives – encourages growth across a variety of areas, including rural and urban incentives.
• Veterans Florida Business Training Grant – open to all Florida businesses seeking to hire and train veterans.

Our Economic Development team is closely connected with the communities we serve. Other incentives are available at the local level. Please contact us to learn more about these programs.