Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Austin Energy - Residential Solar PV Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Photovoltaics
Website:
https://austinenergy.com/ae/green-power/solar-solutions/for-your-home/solar-photovoltaic-rebates-incentives/
Incentive Amount:
$2,500
Maximum Incentive:
$2,500
Eligible System Size:
3 kW to 10 kW-AC
Equipment Requirements:
Must use pre-approved modules and inverters (those listed by the California Energy Commission). PV systems must carry a 10-year warranty from the installer, a 20-year module manufacturer warranty, and a 10-year manufacturer warranty on inverters in residential applications without battery back-up.
Installation Requirements:
Must be grid-connected. Must use a solar installer from the Austin Energy Registered Installer List. Solar installers must have at least one employee certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Homes must meet pre-determined energy efficiency requirements in order to qualify for a rebate.
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:
Austin Energy
Administrator:
Austin Energy
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Start Date:
06/01/2004
Utility:
Austin Energy
Last Updated:
03/25/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$2500.0000
Residential
Solar Photovoltaics
Renewable Energy

Summary

Rebates will only be paid for approved systems installed by approved solar contractors according to the established technical requirements. All systems must conform to the utility's equipment and installation standards in order to qualify for a rebate. These standards include the use of pre-approved equipment; equipment warranty requirements; and the use of a program-approved, NABCEP-certified, and appropriately insured solar installer. Participants must meet a detailed set of home energy efficiency requirements in order to qualify for a solar rebate.

Renewable Energy Credits and other environmental credits associated with renewable energy generated from the system belong to Austin Energy.