Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Austin Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Other EE, Pool Pumps
Website:
https://savings.austinenergy.com/rebates/residential/offerings/
Incentive Amount:
Central AC/Heat Pump: $150 - $600
Package Unit AC/Heat Pump: $200 - $550
Mini-Split AC/Heat Pump: $250 - $800
AC Tune-Up: $175, max of 5 systems
Pool Pumps: $300 per pump replaced
Heat Pump Water Heater: $800
Smart Thermostat: $25/unit, plus $85 for participating in the Power Partner Thermostat smart energy savings program
Window Air Conditioners: $50 per unit
Weatherization Bonus: Up to $2,400
Solar Screens/Solar Film: $1.00/sq. ft.
Attic Insulation to R-38: varies by original R-value
Duct Replacement: $3.25/sq. ft.
Duct Insulation: $1.00/sq. ft.
Duct System Performance Testing: $200 - first system, $100 each additional system/ $75.00 per new return air improvement (max 3 per system)
External Combustion Air: $20 each
Air Infiltration and Duct Sealing: $0.12/sq. ft.
Total External Static Pressure: $175 for first system, $100 for additional
Return Air/Supply Grilles: $5 each
Improve Supply and/or Return Plenum: $75 each
Additional Attic Access: $25
Insulated Box for Pull Down Stairs: $25
Fan Cover: $25
Equipment Requirements:
See program website.
Installation Requirements:
Work must be performed by a participating contractor in most cases.
Administrator:
Austin Energy
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Utility:
Austin Energy
Last Updated:
03/20/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit250.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
Air conditioners
max $800.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
Air conditioners
min $/square foot1.0000
Residential
Building Insulation
max $/square foot3.2500
Residential
Building Insulation
$/Unit25.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
$85.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
$/Unit50.0000
Residential
Air conditioners
$/Unit800.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
$/Unit300.0000
Residential
Pool Pumps

Summary

Austin Energy offers incentives to its residential customers to encourage the use of energy efficient equipment and measures through the "Power Partner Program." Rebates are available for qualified HVAC equipment, weatherization improvements, smaller appliances, and technology upgrades through an energy star rebate program. A winter bonus rebate is also available on certain HVAC improvements. Customers may also receive the Home Performance Bonus Rebate up to $2,400 when they install a new air conditioning unit or heat pump and perform the following weatherization measures listed, if needed for low-to-moderate income residents:

  • Install additional attic insulation
  • Repair leaking AC ducts and repairs
  • Sealing of home envelope
  • Solar Screens
  • Window Air Conditioner Replacements
  • Caulk around plumbing under sinks
  • Weather-strip doors
  • Install Low-E windows, solar screens, or awnings (to windows in direct sun)
  • Air FIltration
  • Safety Equipment (Fire/Carbon Monoxide)
  • High Efficiency Lighting
  • Water Conservation Efforts

To take advantage of the weatherization rebates, customers must first have an energy audit performed on homes. Energy audits are not required for the HVAC rebates. Mobile homes or manufactured homes are eligible for rebates on new air conditioners only. Other energy efficiency improvements cannot be rebated for these dwellings due to construction code differences. Contact Austin Energy or visit the program web site for further requirements and guidelines.