Texas Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 04/23/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Texas |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Heat recovery, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Room Air Conditioners, Dual Fuel Heat Pump |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | Geothermal Heat Pump: $200/ton
Air Source Heat Pump: $100 - $500
Dual Fuel Heat Pump: $75
Waste Heat Recovery System: $200/unit
HVAC Tune-Up: $100
Room A/C: $30
Programmable Thermostat: up to $50
Water Heater (New Construction): $75 per unit
Attic Insulation (Retrofit): $0.02/inch per sq ft
Whole House Bonus Rebate: $150
Energy Star Qualified New Home: $500 |
| Maximum Incentive: | Insulation Rebate: paid only up to maximum depth of 12 inches
Total Rebates: $1,200 maximum per home |
| Eligible System Size: | Water Heater: 40-gallon minimum capacity
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| Equipment Requirements: | Geothermal Heat Pump: Minimum EER of 11.0
Air Source Heat Pump: Minimum SEER of 14.0
Water Heater: Minimum 0.92 GAMA efficiency factor
Room AC: Must be Energy Star
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| Installation Requirements: | Water heater rebates are only offered for new home construction
Minimum insulation thickness must be 8 inches or greater
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| Expiration Date: | All rebate forms and accompanying documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of construction and/or installation. |
| Web Site: |
http://www.united-cs.com/rebates.aspx
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Summary:
United Cooperative Services offers a one-time rebate program for new home construction and retrofit upgrades. The following equipment are eligible under United's Rebate Program:
- Air-Source Heat Pumps
- Dual Fuel Heat Pumps
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Waste Heat Recovery System
- Programmable Thermostats
- Room Air Conditioners
- Water Heaters
- Attic Insulation
Water heater rebates can only be applied to electric water heaters installed in new homes. Efficient homes may be eligible for a $150 or $500 rebate if the home meets program standards. Maximum incentives are capped at $1,200 per home. To be eligible for the rebate program, rebate forms and accompanying documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of construction and/or installation. Additional equipment requirements and applications may be found on the web site listed above. |
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