Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

United Cooperative Services - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Heat recovery, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, HVAC
Website:
https://www.united-cs.com/rebate-programs
Incentive Amount:
Fuel Conversion Rebate: $100
Air Source Heat Pump: $200 - $500
Geothermal Heat Pump: $200/ton
HVAC Tune-Up: $100
Solar Screens Rebate: $5/3'X5' window, up to $50
Electric Vehicle Charger: 50% of cost, up to $500/unit
Heat Pump Electric Water Heater: $150/unit
Insulated Water Heater Blanket: Free
Attic Insulation (Retrofit): $0.02/inch per sq ft
Nest Thermostat: up to $50
WiFi-Enabled Thermostat: $25
Maximum Incentive:
Insulation Rebate: paid only up to maximum depth of 12 inches
Total Rebates: $1,200 maximum per home
Eligible System Size:
Water Heater: 40-gallon minimum capacity
Air Source Heat Pumps: different rebates offered based on SEER rating
Electric Vehicle Charger: equipment must be new
Insulation Retrofit: Free energy audit required prior to installation
Equipment Requirements:
See program website.
Installation Requirements:
See program website.
Administrator:
United Cooperative Services
Applicable Sectors:
Residential, Multifamily Residential
Utility:
United Electric Coop Service Inc
Last Updated:
03/25/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/ton200.0000
Residential
Geothermal Heat Pumps
$/Unit150.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
min $/Unit200.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
max $500.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
$/Unit25.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
$/Unit50.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
$/square foot0.0200
Residential
Building Insulation
$/Unit100.0000
Residential
HVAC
max $50.0000
Residential
Windows
max $500.0000
Residential
Other EE
$100.0000
Residential
Custom/Others pending approval

Summary

United Cooperative Services offers a one-time rebate program for new home construction and retrofit upgrades. The following equipment are eligible under United's Rebate Program:

  • Air-Source Heat Pumps
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Water Heaters
  • Attic Insulation
  • HVAC Systems
  • Solar Screens
  • Electric Vehicle Chargers

Water heater rebates can only be applied to electric water heaters installed in new homes. Efficient homes may be eligible for a $150 or $500 rebate if the home meets program standards. Maximum incentives are capped at $1,200 per home. To be eligible for the rebate program, rebate forms and accompanying documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of construction and/or installation. Additional equipment requirements and applications may be found on the web site listed above.