Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Denton Municipal Electric - Residential GreenSense 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, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE, Insulation
Website:
https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/residents/services/energy/lower-energy-bill
Incentive Amount:
HVAC: $200 - $400/unit
Smart Thermostat: 50% of invoice - $50.00/unit
Attic Reflective Radiant Barrier: 20% of invoice to $300
Attic Insulation: 50% of invoice - $400/unit
Air Duct: 30% of invoice - $200/unit
Solar Screens: 30% of invoice - $200/unit
Energy Efficient Windows: 30% of invoice - $500/unit
Interconnected Photovoltaic (PV): $0.40 to $1.20 per AC watt up to 50% of cost or $30,000
Solar Water Heater: 30% of invoice - $300/unit
Electric Vehicle: $300
Weatherization: 50% of cost, up to $50
Maximum Incentive:
Smart Thermostat: $50
Attic Insulation (Retrofit): $400
Attic Insulation (New Construction): $400
Air Duct: $200
Solar Screens: $200
Energy Efficient Windows: $500
Interconnected Photovoltaic(PV): $30,000
Solar Water Heater: $300
Equipment Requirements:
Solar screens: Must block at least 90 percent of the solar heat gain
Windows: U-factor 0.29 or less; SHGC of 0.30 or less
Attic Insulation: R-38 or higher (retrofit); R-49 or higher (new)
Interconnected Photovoltaic (PV): Minimum 3kW PV install
Installation Requirements:
The installer that installs the prescribed and approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered as a DME Authorized Installer at the time of the installation.
Administrator:
Denton Municipal Electric
Applicable Sectors:
Construction, Municipal Utilities, Residential, Installers/Contractors
Budget :
$200,000.00
Utility:
City of Denton
Last Updated:
03/20/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min %50.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
max $50.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
min %20.0000
Residential
Other EE
Insulation
max $300.0000
Residential
Other EE
Insulation
min %30.0000
Residential
Windows
Other EE
max $200.0000
Residential
Windows
Other EE
min %30.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
max $300.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
min %30.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
max $200.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
$/W-AC0.4000
Residential
Solar Photovoltaics
max $30000.0000
Residential
Solar Photovoltaics
min kW3.0000
Residential
Solar Photovoltaics
min $/Unit200.0000
Residential
Air conditioners
max $/Unit400.0000
Residential
Air conditioners
min % of cost50.0000
Residential
Insulation
max $400.0000
Residential
Insulation
% of cost30.0000
Residential
Windows
max $500.0000
Residential
Windows
min % of cost30.0000
Residential
Solar Water Heat
max $300.0000
Residential
Solar Water Heat

Summary

Denton Municipal Electric pays residential and small commercial customers to reduce energy demand and consumption in order to reduce the utility bills of DME customers, reduce peak load, reduce emissions, and promote energy conservation. The program offers rebates on the electric service bills of DME retail customers and cash incentives to builders, and applicants can qualify for multiple incentives simultaneously. Rebates are available for air conditioning units, heat pumps, building insulation, programmable thermostats, radiant heat barriers and efficient windows.

An application form must be completed and sent to DME within 30 days of installation of the energy efficient upgrades. The energy efficiency upgrades must be deemed measurable and verifiable through the standards approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), which requires that complete information be recorded for each installation. The installer that documents approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered as a DME Authorized Installer. After submitting a Request for Payment, customers can expect to receive the rebate credit in 4 to 10 weeks.

The Program will be in effect each fiscal year beginning on October 1. Confirm with the utility that rebates are available before making investments. For full details, see the program manual available on the utility's web site. For full details, see the program manual available on the utility's web site.