Austin Energy: Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Austin Energy offers incentives to its residential customers to encourage the use of energy efficient equipment and measures. Rebates are available for qualified HVAC equipment and weatherization improvements. A winter bonus rebate is also available on certain HVAC improvements. Customers may also receive the Home Performance Bonus Rebate up to $500 when they install a new air conditioning unit or heat pump and perform the following weatherization measures listed, if needed:

• Install additional attic insulation
• Repair leaking AC ducts
• Caulk around plumbing under sinks
• Weather-strip doors
• Install Low-E windows, solar screens, or awnings (to windows in direct sun)
• Radiant barrier

To take advantage of the weatherization rebates, customers must first have an energy audit performed on homes. Energy audits are not required for the HVAC rebates. Mobile homes or manufactured homes are eligible for rebates on new air conditioners only. Other energy efficiency improvements cannot be rebated for these dwellings due to construction code differences. Contact Austin Energy or visit the program web site for further requirements and guidelines.