Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Austin Energy - Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Roofs, Other EE, Reflective Roofs
Website:
https://savings.austinenergy.com/rebates/multifamily/
Incentive Amount:
Cycle Saver Water Heater Timer: $25
Heat Pump Water Heater: $800
HVAC: $400/kW saved
Smart Thermostat: $25/unit, plus $85 for participating in the Power Partner Thermostat
Lighting: $400/kW saved
Integrated Modeling: $175/kW saved against baseline model
Ceiling Insulation: $400/kW saved
Cool Roof: $400/kW saved
Duct Diagnostics and Improvements: $400/kW saved
Solar Shading and Window Replacements: $400/kW saved
Custom: $400/kW saved
Equipment Requirements:
See program website
The kilowatt savings will be determined after the initial facility assessment.
Installation Requirements:
All work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. Additionally, all applicable requirements of the City of Austin building code, mechanical code, electrical code, plumbing code, energy code and all federal and local laws and regulations for capturing, reclaiming and disposal of ozone depleting compounds must be met. The building's in-house maintenance staff or a contractor may perform most work. Air conditioning work must be performed by a person holding a valid Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors' License or by the licensed contractor's designee.
Administrator:
Austin Energy
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Construction, Multifamily Residential
Utility:
Austin Energy
Last Updated:
03/20/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/Unit800.0000
Commercial
Construction
Water Heaters
$/kW400.0000
Commercial
Construction
Building Insulation
$/kW400.0000
Multifamily Residential
Air conditioners
$/kW400.0000
Multifamily Residential
Lighting

Summary

The Austin Energy Multi-Family Program provides cash incentives to owners, developers, and property managers of apartments and other multi-family properties for making energy efficiency improvements. Rebates are available for qualified A/C systems, heat pumps, window treatments, insulation, ductwork, and lighting equipment. A free walk-through energy survey is required before a rebate application will be accepted. Rebate eligibility for each identified improvement will be determined by the on-site survey. Rebates for some measures may be prorated or not offered depending on the cost-effectiveness of each measure. Incentives are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Austin Energy for more information on this program.