Competitive Costs & Incentives
We offer some of the most competitive electric and water rates in the United States. When your bottom line is significantly dependent on power, every penny counts.
OUC Economic Development Rates
We offer a variety of incentives and rebates to new, expanding, or relocating businesses. Our team is ready to find the best options for your business.
Commercial Industrial Service Rate (CISR)
Our Commercial Industrial Service Rate (CISR) was designed to attract new or existing, large power users to Orlando as part of a competitive economic development location project. Power contracts and rates can be negotiated if businesses meet several criteria such as having a load of 2 MW or greater, served by a single meter.
Our Economic Development Rate (EDR)
Our Economic Development Rate (EDR) is an economic incentive designed to help attract new investment to the Sunshine State and create more jobs for Floridians. Businesses must add a minimum of 500-kilowatt demand of new electric load and create at least 25 new, full-time positions in the Central Florida area. Eligible companies receive declining discounts on their standard base energy and demand charges over four years.
Year 1 discount: 20%
Year 2 discount: 15%
Year 3 discount: 10%
Year 4 discount:
5%
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DIRT aims to grow Orlando’s inventory of development-ready commercial and industrial sites through collective efforts.
Explore OUC Service Rates & Costs
We are committed to making changes that make sense while balancing affordability, reliability and environmental stewardship for over a century. We provide some of the most affordable utility rates in the region, which has allowed us to provide customers with something even more valuable: stability.
Electric Rates
We strive to maintain competitive rates while investing in a sustainable future for our community.
Water Rates
We have a proven track record of producing water that meets the highest standards of purity. We are committed to providing safe, high-quality, great-tasting water today and for future generations.
Miscellaneous Costs
We are dedicated to communicating as much information as we can with our customers so they don’t incur any unexpected costs.
Utilize Business Energy & Water Rebates for Extended Savings
We offer businesses a number of rebates, custom incentive programs and other innovations that can help boost your bottom line.
Florida Business Incentives
The State of Florida and the City of Orlando offer a number of incentives for businesses looking to relocate to Central Florida. By investing in companies that contribute to our dynamic economy, we are creating an environment in which all businesses find opportunities to thrive.
Industry & Site Specific Incentives
Incentives are available to qualifying relocating and expanding companies on a case-by-case basis with job creation, quality of wages and capital investment being the significant deciding factors.
Tax Incentives
Florida offers a variety of sales and use tax exemptions for businesses that meet specific criteria.
Infrastructure Incentives
Incentives are available to qualifying relocating and expanding companies that are investing in Orlando’s world-class infrastructure and connectivity.
Workforce Training & Recruitment
Local organizations work to help grow and upskill the region’s workforce with various programs, incentives and initiatives.
Bond Programs
Bond programs are available for manufacturing projects between $800,000 and $2 million.
Leverage Expert Development & Guidance
Every city wants your business, but Orlando brings the best deal to the table. Abundant land, skilled labor force, robust capital resources, Florida offers all the advantages of a competitive high-tech state with a lower tax burden.