Texas – Austin Energy – Solar Water Heating Rebate
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Multi-Family Residential, Institutional, Must be an Austin Energy customer |
| Incentive Amount | Existing Homes: $2,000 New Homes: $1,500 Commercial: Custom |
| Maximum Incentive | $2,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | System should be sized to accommodate a minimum of 4 people; no maximum specified |
| Equipment Standards | Must use new, SRCC certified equipment and be designed for frost protection and scale elimination or remediation; Minimum 5-year warranty on major components; System must pre-heat water for a permanently installed electric water heater |
| Installation Standards | Must be installed by a licensed contractor; Equipment must meet all applicable Austin city codes and adhere to the city building permit process |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Conservation Information Center - Solar Rebates Austin Energy Solar Rebate Program 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Phone: (512) 482-5346 Fax: (512) 482-5409 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.austinenergy.comBryan Texas Utilities – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional, All BTU Customers | ||||
| Incentive Amount | Existing Homes and Businesses: $1,500 New Construction: $1,000 | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | $1,500 | ||||
| Eligible System Size(s) | 80 gallon minimum for storage tank, no maximum specified | ||||
| Equipment Standards | Systems must be new and SRCC certified; must pre-heat water for a permanently installed electric water heater; must be designed for frost protection and scale elimination or remediation; major components must have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty | ||||
| Installation Standards | Must be installed by a licensed contractor; Equipment must meet all applicable city codes and adhere to the city building permit process | ||||
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More Information Contact:
Solar Water Heater Rebates Bryan Texas Utilities 205 E. 28th Street Bryan, TX 77803 Phone: (979) 821-5715 Web Site: http://www.btutilities.comTexas – CPS Energy – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Institutional, Must be CPS Energy Customer |
| Incentive Amount | $0.60 per kWh saved annually (conventional 50-gallon electric water heater) |
| Maximum Incentive | $2,000 per account |
| Eligible System Size(s) | No limits specified |
| Equipment Standards | Must have a permanently installed electric back-up; Systems must be new, SRCC OG-300 certified and have a 5-year warranty on all major components |
| Installation Standards | System must meet all applicable codes and be installed by a CPS Energy registered installer (minimum qualifications apply); System must be designed for frost protection and scale elimination or remediation |
| Expiration Date | STEP extends through 2020, annual program year expiration dates may apply |
More Information Contact:
Public Information - CPS Energy Efficiency Rebates CPS Energy Mail Drop 340117, PO Box 1771 San Antonio, TX 78296-1771 Phone: (210) 353-2728 Fax: (210) 353-5707 Web Site: http://www.cpsenergy.comTexas – Denton Municipal Electric – GreenSense Solar Rebate Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | PV: $3.00 per AC watt (based on the calculated expected performance of the system) Solar Water Heater: 50% of project cost |
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $15,000 per structure Solar Water Heater: $300 per unit |
| Eligible System Size(s) | PV >10 kW: customer must contact the DME GreenSense Program Manager for details |
| Equipment Standards | Solar Water Heaters must preheat water for a permanently installed electric water heater |
| Installation Standards | Installers and contractors must be registered with DME |
| Start Date | 01/01/2009 |
More Information Contact:
DME GreenSense Program Denton Municipal Electric 1659 Spencer Road Denton, TX 76205 Phone: (940) 349-7137 Web Site: http://www.dmepower.comTexas – Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative – Renewable Energy Rebates
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Water Wells |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional, Must be a GVEC member |
| Incentive Amount | PV: $2.00/watt Solar Water Heaters: $1,000/unit Solar Water Wells: $750/unit Wind-electric: $1.00/watt |
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $8,000 Solar Water Heaters: $1,000 Solar Water Wells: $750 Wind-electric: $6,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | No minimum specified, PV and wind limited to 20 kW |
| Equipment Standards | Equipment must be new, other requirements vary by technology; PV modules must be listed as eligible by California Energy Commission (CEC); solar water heaters must be SRCC certified; wind systems must be UL certified and have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty; inverters must have 5-year manufacturer's warranty |
| Installation Standards | Systems must be installed by an approved contractor; solar water heaters must pre-heat water for an permanently installed electric water heater |
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More Information Contact:
Customer Assistance - GVEC Rebate Program Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative PO Box 118 Gonzales, TX 78629 Phone: (800) 223-4832 Fax: (830) 857-1223 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gvec.org/Texas – New Braunfels Utilities – Residential Solar Water Heater Rebate Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $0.265/kWh |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Systems must be Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) certified and have a closed loop. Collector and tank must have 5 year warranty. |
| Installation Standards | Equipment must be new, with frost protection, and installed by qualified NABCEP contractor with certification number provided All manufacturer installation procedures and local codes must be followed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Resource Conservation Representative New Braunfels Utilities 355 FM 306/P.O. Box 310289 New Braunfels, TX 78131-0289 Phone: (830) 629-8400 Phone 2: (866) 629-8400 Fax: (830) 629-2119 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nbutexas.com/Home/tabid/341/Default.aspxTexas Gas Service – Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Water Heater with Natural Gas Backup |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $750 flat rebate |
| Maximum Incentive | $750 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Must be certified OG-100 by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) |
| Installation Standards | Work must be completed by a licensed contractor and permit number must be included on application. |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Customer Service Texas Gas Service 1301 S. Mopac Expressway Suite 400 Austin, TX 78746 Phone: (512) 947-2199 Phone 2: (512) 370-8243 Web Site: http://www.oneok.com/tgsTexas – Xcel Energy – Residential and Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential, Construction, Installer/Contractor, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Residential: $278/kW and $0.095/kWh Hard-to-Reach: $400/kW and $0.11/kWh |
| Maximum Incentive | Single Family: $5,000/project Hard-to-Reach (Large Component): $35,098/annually Hard-to-Reach (Small Component): $15,000/annually Residential (Large Component): $71,895/annually Residential (Small Component): $15,000/annually Residential: $650/kW saved Hard-to-Reach $900/kW saved |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |