Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

CPS Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview

Category:: Financial Incentive
Program Type:: Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:: Utility
State:: Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:: Clothes Washers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Pool Pumps
Website:: https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/my-home/savenow.html
Incentive Amount:: Wifi Thermostat: $150
Central AC/Heat Pump: $90 - $310/ton, varies by efficiency rating
Window Units: $15 - $25
Pool Pumps: $150/HP
Attic Insulation: $0.25 - $0.35/SF
Solar Water Heater: Based on annual kWh savings
Natural Gas Clothes Dryer: $100
Natural Gas Water Heater, Tank or Tankless: $50
Natural Gas Cooktop/Stove: $50
Natural Gas Water Heater Conversion: Up to $1,100 with $400 for each additional gas water heater
Natural Gas Clothes Dryer Conversion: $195
Natural Gas Cooktop/Stove Conversion: $125
LED In-Store Discount: Varies
Solar PV: $1,500 - $2,500/project, plus $500 for locally-produced panels
Cool Roof: $0.08 - $0.20/SF
Shade Tree: $50/tree < br /> Electric Lawn Mower: $60 < br /> New Construction (at least 15% above code): Varies< br />
Maximum Incentive:: Solar Water Heater: $2,000
Solar PV: $80,000 or 50% of cost
Eligible System Size:: Varies by technology, see program site for details
Equipment Requirements:: Central AC: Must be 15 SEER and 12 EER or greater
Heat Pumps: Must be 15 SEER, 12 EER, and 8.2 HSPF or greater
Refrigerator Replacement: Must be Energy Star
Other Requirements Apply: check website
Installation Requirements:: Only measures installed by a CPS Energy registered contractor are eligible for rebates
Administrator:: CPS Energy
Applicable Sectors:: Residential, Installers/Contractors
Utility:: San Antonio City of
Last Updated:: 02/22/2019

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility	Sectors	Technologies
$/ton90.0000	Residential Installers/Contractors	Heat pumps Air conditioners
max $310.0000	Residential Installers/Contractors	Heat pumps Air conditioners
$/Unit200.0000	Residential Installers/Contractors	Pool Pumps

Summary

CPS Energy offers a variety of rebates for energy efficiency related improvements to residential homes, including: appliances, HVAC equipment, and insulation. Rebate calculation methods, limits, and equipment requirements vary by technology and sometimes by existing home characteristics. All equipment and installation requirements must be met in order to receive rebate payments. View the program web site for additional details.

CPS Energy also offers energy efficiency rebates for commercial and industrial facilities, as well as rebates for solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems.