Austin Utilities: Solar Rebate Program
Rebates up to $11,200 for photovoltaic solar energy systems ($1/watt) and solar thermal systems ($15/square foot).
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Austin Utilities provides incentives for their residential and commercial customers to install photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating systems. Qualifying PV systems can earn $1 per watt; eligible solar water heating systems can earn $15 per square foot of collector area. Incentives are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Austin Utilities obtains the right to withdraw the program at any time without notice.
In order to obtain eligibility, customers must agree to a net-metering and interconnection contract with Austin Utilities. An energy audit must be performed prior to system installation and results shared with Austin Utilities.
For more information, see the utility's application forms for PV systems and solar water heating.