Gainesville Regional Utilities
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Help Your Home Use Less Energy
Qualifying GRU electric customers may receive approved A/C, insulation, duct and other energy upgrades. GRU pays participating contractors directly; start with the eligibility check and application.
GRU Electric Service Area
GRU electric customers only. Approved services depend on need and funding.
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Official guidanceLast checked Oct 28, 2026 · Official Sources Checked
- Service
- GRU electric customer at this address for at least one year.
- Home
- Own and occupy a home at least 10 years old; eligible house, manufactured home, or individually deeded townhome/condo.
- Income
- Generally up to 80% median family income; documented special-needs exception may apply. Renters and zero-income households are excluded.
- Benefit
- Approved energy upgrades; GRU pays participating contractors. No fixed household dollar cap is published.
- Limits
- Once per home and customer; inspection, need, approval and available funding determine the work.
- Inspection
- Allow the required inspection within 30 days after completion or you may owe the full repair cost.
GRU announced intake from September 14, 2026; no fixed closing date is published. A Gainesville or Alachua address alone does not establish GRU electric service or eligibility.
- Gainesville Regional Utilities · Official Program (opens in a new tab)
- Gainesville Regional Utilities · Supporting Guidance (opens in a new tab)
Last checked Oct 28, 2026 · Official Sources Checked