Home energy upgrade programs in Polk County
Polk County sits between the Tampa and Orlando metros along the I-4 corridor and has been one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. Its county seat is Bartow; Lakeland is its largest city.
County at a glance
- County seat
- Bartow
- Region
- Central Florida
- Population
- 810,000
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida, Lakeland Electric, Tampa Electric (TECO)
- IECC climate zone
- 2A
- Typical summer high
- 92°F
Housing stock and where the savings are
Polk's growth has produced a split housing market. New subdivisions around Davenport and Haines City are built to current Florida energy code, while Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Bartow retain substantial mid-century and older stock — including a notable number of homes with original single-pane windows and under-insulated attics.
Who provides your electricity
Polk is served by three different electric providers depending on address: Duke Energy Florida across most of the county, Lakeland Electric as a municipal utility inside Lakeland, and Tampa Electric in western areas. Homeowners should confirm their provider before assuming any utility-specific process applies.
What makes this county different
As a fully inland county, Polk gets no coastal breeze relief. Summer afternoon highs around 92°F combined with older housing make cooling cost a persistent burden in the county's established neighborhoods.
Communities served
Homeowners across the county are eligible, including:
- Lakeland
- Winter Haven
- Bartow
- Haines City
- Davenport
- Auburndale