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GRU Low-income Energy Efficiency Program Plus (LEEPplus)

Run by Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)

Free home energy upgrades (HVAC replacement or service, duct sealing, insulation, water heater, thermostat, weather stripping) for low-income GRU electric customers who own and live in a home at least 10 years old, with income at or below 80% of area median.

Open Checked Oct 27, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Free to the homeowner; GRU pays its partnering contractors directly.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 5 of these.

  • At or below HUD's 80% income limits: $55,550 for one person, $79,300 for four, $104,700 for eight. Households with $0 income aren't eligible.

  • Must own and occupy the home; renters can no longer apply.

  • GRU residential electric customer with at least one year of service at the home.

  • Home at least 10 years old; single-family, manufactured, or individually deeded townhome or condo.

  • A home and customer can get help from this program only once.

Applying

How to apply

You apply in person.

  1. Apply and show proof of income.
  2. Take part in the in-home training and energy walk-through.
  3. A GRU LEEPplus partnering contractor does the work.
  4. Allow GRU's inspection within 30 days of completion.

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does GRU Low-income Energy Efficiency Program Plus (LEEPplus) pay?

Work done at no cost. Free to the homeowner; GRU pays its partnering contractors directly.

Do I need to be a GRU customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in GRU customers, Florida. See Do I qualify for the details.

Is there an income limit?

At or below HUD's 80% income limits: $55,550 for one person, $79,300 for four, $104,700 for eight. Households with $0 income aren't eligible.

Do renters qualify?

Must own and occupy the home; renters can no longer apply.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.

References

Sources

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  1. Low-income Energy Efficiency Program Plus - GRUgru.com · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked weekly

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