Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Austin Energy - Small Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Photovoltaics, Lighting, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Windows, Roofs, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE
Website:
https://savings.austinenergy.com/rebates/commercial/offerings/property-improvements/hpwes-sm-bus
Incentive Amount:
Air Infiltration and Duct Sealing: $0.12/sq. ft.
Total External Static Pressure: $175 for first system, $100 for additional
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)
Attic Insulation to R-38: varies by original R-value
Fan Cover: $25
Solar Screens/Solar Film: $1.00/sq. ft.
External Combustion Air: $20 each
Insulated Box for Pull Down Stairs: $25
Additional Attic Access: $25
Improve Supply and/or Return Plenum: $75 each
Wifi Approved Thermostat: $25
Return Air/Supply Grilles: $5 each
AC Tune-Up: $175, max of 5 systems
Small Business Lighting: Up to 80% discount on lighting
Installation Requirements:
Small businesses and small nonprofits on the <10kW rate or ≥10 < 50kW rates are eligible. All improvements must be installed by an approved contractor. Any Installations must have a warranty. Buildings must be ten years old, or older. A minimum requirement of $100 in installations is needed in order to qualify for this incentive program. The buildings must be free of asbestos. AC units must minimally service 600 Sq Ft or be 12,000 BTU+ and meet SEER rating requirements.
Administrator:
Austin Energy
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Nonprofit
Utility:
Austin Energy
Last Updated:
03/20/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
%80.0000
Commercial
Nonprofit
Lighting
$/Unit25.0000
Commercial
Nonprofit
Programmable Thermostats

Summary

Austin Energy offers a special incentive for its small-to-midsize and not-for-profit business customers to increase the energy efficiency of facilities through the Small Business Rebate Program. Rebates are available for qualified HVAC equipment, ceiling/roof insulation and cool roofing, custom technologies, lighting equipment, and window treatments.

A separate rebate is also available for lighting equipment. Improvement costs of up to 80% percent may be covered by the program. For more information, visit the program website or contact the utility directly.