Texas Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 08/13/2012
Program Overview:
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Texas |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Room Air Conditioners, Window film; solar film |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | Air Conditioner SEER 14.5: $75/ton
Air Conditioner SEER 15.0: $100/ton
Air Conditioner SEER 16.0: $125/ton
Air Conditioner SEER 17.0: $150/ton
Heat Pump SEER 14.5: $100/ton
Heat Pump SEER 15.0: $125/ton
Heat Pump SEER 16.0: $150/ton
Heat Pump SEER 17.0: $175/ton
Attic Floor Insulation: (square feet of application area)x(R-value added)x(0.0075)
Attic Spray Foam Insulation: (square feet of application area)x(R-value added)x(0.0225)
Wall Insulation: (square feet of application area)x(R-value added)x(0.0225)
Radiant Barrier: $0.15/sq.ft.
Duct Sealing: $0.10/ sq.ft.
Doors: $1.50/sq.ft
Windows: $1.50/ sq.ft.
Window film:$0.30/sq.ft.
Solar screen:$0.30/sq.ft.
Window Air Conditioning Unit EnergyStar: 30% of purchase price
Window Air Conditioning Unit CEE Tier 1: 40% of purchase price
Window Air Conditioning Unit CEE Tier 2: 50% of purchase price
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| Eligible System Size: | HVAC systems may be sized no more than 1 ton per 500 square feet.
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| Equipment Requirements: | HVAC: minimum SEER 14.5 rating
Attic Floor Insulation: minimum R-38 rating
Attic Spray Foam Insulation: minimum 3.5 inch depth
Wall Insulation: minimum R-13 rating
Radiant Barrier: minimum 75% reflectivity
Duct Sealing: maximum 12% leakage
Doors: EnergyStar
Windows: EnergyStar
Window film: minimum 50% solar heat rejection
Solar screen: minimum 60% solar heat rejection
Window Air Conditioning Unit: must meet EnergyStar standards |
| Web Site: |
http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/index.aspx?page=115#Energy Efficient H...
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Summary:
The City of San Marcos offers an Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program for the installation of HVAC equipment, insulation types/levels, duct leakage, windows and doors. A homeowner or tenant with written consent may apply; however, only existing homes qualify for the Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program. Energy efficient products eligible for the rebate program include:
- Central HVAC Systems
- Attic and Wall Insulation
- Radiant Barrier
- Duct Sealing or Replacement
- Windows
- Doors
- Window Film
- Solar Screen
- Window AC Units.
Applicants will receive an additional 10% bonus if local contractors are used in retrofit work.
More information and application instructions for the Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program can be found on the program website.
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