Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Website:
https://gvecrebates.karrotrewards.com/
Incentive Amount:
Duct System Replacement: 20% of project cost up to $500
Windows: $2/sq. ft.
Heat Pump Water Heater: $300/unit
Heat Pumps/Cooling System: $550-$650/unit (depending on efficiency)
Attic/Wall Insulation: $0.20/sq. ft. of installed insulation
Solar PV Electrical System: $0.75/Watt
Solar Water Heater: $1,000/unit
Window Solar Screens and/or Film: $0.50/sq. ft. of window
New Home Rebate: $3,200
Equipment Requirements:
See program website.
Installation Requirements:
Installations require a contractor approved by Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
Administrator:
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Utility:
Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc
Last Updated:
03/25/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
%20.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
$/Unit500.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
min $/Unit550.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
max $650.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
$/square foot0.2000
Residential
Building Insulation
$/square foot0.5000
Residential
Windows
$3200.0000
Residential
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building

Summary

Effective April 1, 2019, the following rebates will no longer be offered: Duct Replacement, Energy Efficient Windows, Heat Pump Water Heater, 16 - 17 SEER Heat Pump Cooling and Heating, Insulation, Solar PV System, Solar Water Heater, Solar Water Well, Window Screens/Film, New Home. To qualify for a rebate prior to April 1, 2019, installation must be completed, commissioned (if applicable), rebate application submitted and all required documents turned in. No exceptions will be made.

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVC) offers a variety of incentives to help residential customers save energy. Rebates are available for energy efficient new homes and improvements to existing homes.

The Energy Star New Home Rebate Program provides an award for all-electric homes that meet the specific standards listed on the program web site. Homes must be built by an Energy Star-certified builder, and third-party verification is required for all energy-efficient measures.

The Home Improvement Rebate Program offers rebates for a variety of energy-efficient equipment. In order to qualify for these rebates, customers must use a listed GVEC contractor. Rebates are available for cooling/heating systems, attic and wall insulation, energy efficient windows and window solar screens/films, duct system replacement, water heaters, and Energy Star appliances. Applications must be submitted online at the Rebate Center. Please see the program web site and appropriate forms for more program information and requirements.