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Austin Energy - Free Home Energy Improvements Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Lighting, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows
Website:
http://powersaver.austinenergy.com/wps/portal/psp/residential/offerings/buildings/free-home-energy-improvement/!ut/p/a1/rVRbb5swFP4te4A3F2NCIJPQ5JJ71mRZ0izwUnExxBEYajvJsl8_02jV2jW9TEHC-Njn-86VY4TG2ghZtKd5JGnFoqKRw_YdRC4a-hCNZr1ZF45WsxWeTXwI55ZSCM4rDHzrKX7
Incentive Amount:
Free:
Attic insulation
Minor duct repair and sealing
Air Infiltration
Sealing of the Home Envelope
Sealing of Duct Work
Weather stripping on doors
Solar screens
Window air conditioner replacement
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
High-Efficiency Lighting
AC Equipment Inspection and Cleaning
Administrator:
Austin Energy
Applicable Sectors:
Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Utility:
Austin Energy
Last Updated:
03/21/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
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Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Lighting
Caulking/Weather-stripping
Duct/Air sealing
Building Insulation
Windows

Summary

Note: potential participants could be placed on a wait list due to program limits.

Austin Energy provides a variety of weatherization measures at no cost to its low-income and disabled residents through its Free Home Energy Improvements Program. Certain income levels must be met for residents to participate in this program. Eligible residents must fill out a program application, and within two weeks Austin Energy will then send a letter stating whether they have been accepted to the program. Homes with an appraised value of $250,000 (excluding land value) may be excluded from this offer. Both renters and homeowners may apply. Customers living in rental properties must have lived at the residence for at least three months. Funding for this programs is limited and offered to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you qualify, you can have your home weatherized and receive the following home improvements:

    Attic insulation
    Minor duct repair and sealing
    Air Infiltration
    Sealing of the Home Envelope
    Sealing of Duct Work
    Weather stripping on doors
    Solar screens
    Window air conditioner replacement
    Carbon monoxide detector
    Smoke detectors
    High-Efficiency Lighting
    AC Equipment Inspection and Cleaning

Call 512-482-5346 with any questions.

The City of Austin offers the following programs to help customers facing temporary and long-term financial difficulties as well as serious financial problems:
    Customer Assistance Program Discounts
    Financial Support Plus 1
    Payment Arrangements
    Services for the Medically Vulnerable