Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

AEP (SWEPCO) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Louisiana
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Lighting, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation
Website:
http://www.swepcogridsmart.com/louisiana/residential/residential-standard-offer-program.html
Incentive Amount:
Incentives
Ceiling Insulation: $225/kW; $0.12/kWh
Air Infiltration: $110/kW; $0.09/kWh
LEDs: $4/bulb

Low Income Incentives
Ceiling Insulation: $320/kW; $0.12/kWh
Air Infiltration: $145/kW; $0.11/kWh
LEDs: $5/bulb

Appliance
Air Conditioners: from $100 - $1,000/ton (based on size and efficiency)
Heat Pumps: $250 - $2,000/ton (based on size and efficiency)
Eligible System Size:
See website for program details
Installation Requirements:
Must be installed by a participating contractor
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:
Not applicable
Applicable Sectors:
Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Utility:
Southwestern Electric Power Co
Last Updated:
04/01/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit250.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Heat pumps
max $2000.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Heat pumps
min $/Unit100.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Air conditioners
max $1000.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Air conditioners

Summary

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) as part of its Residential Solutions Program offers various rebates and incentives for its residential customers to install energy saving measures. Incentives are available for attic insulation, duct sealing, HVAC, air filtration reduction and more. 

Eligibility

To participate in the program, the applicant must be a residential customer of SWEPCO with a valid account number. Any resident of single family home, or a multifamily unit of more than four units are eligible. Both renters and homeowners can apply. The home must be at least one year old. To qualify for HVAC incentives, the home must have electric cooling. 

Program Description

The applicant must first contact the participating energy contractor listed in the program website. The energy consultant will schedule for a home energy assessment. The home assessment is categorized into two tiers. All residences are eligible for first tier assessment where, the energy contractor will perform a walk-through assessment and install various qualifying equipment with applicant’s approval. These equipment include fluorescent light bulbs, low flow showerheads, and faucet aerators. 

The program requires that all of the installation must be performed by a participating contractor. The program website includes a list of participating contractors for the program. These contractors have registered with the program and have undergone training to provide quality installations as required by the program.