Texas
Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
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Last DSIRE Review: 06/03/2009
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| State: |
Texas |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Clothes Washers,
Lighting,
Air conditioners,
Programmable Thermostats,
Duct/Air sealing,
Building Insulation,
Windows,
Roofs,
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building,
Solar Screens and Film, Solar Attic Fans
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| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential,
Installer/Contractor,
Must be CPS Energy Customer
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| Incentive Amount: | Central A/C: $110-$160/ton, varies by efficiency rating
Room A/C (window unit): $50-$100, varies by capacity
Attic, Ceiling Insulation and Wall Insulation: $0.15 per square foot installed
Programmable Thermostats: Free
Compact Fluorescent Lighting:$2 off a single pack or $4 off a multi pack
Energy Star Windows: $1.50 per square foot of window
Solar Screens and Film: $0.30 per square foot
Duct Testing: 50% of cost
Duct Repair and Sealing: $100 each A/C duct system
Duct Insulation and Replacement: 25% of cost
Spray Foam Insulation:$0.50/sq ft
Solar Attic Fans: $100/fan
Attic Radiant Barrier: $0.10 per square foot up to 20% of cost
Energy Star Cool Roof: $0.20 per square foot
Mow Down products:$80 electric mower, $40 other
Clothes Washer/Dryer: $100 each
Peak Saver Thermostat: Free |
| Maximum Incentive: | Duct Rebate: $1,500 per system and $2,500 per customer
Duct Testing: $250
Spray Foam Insulation: $1500
$2,500 (total for all rebates during the program year, excluding central AC, Mow Down Smog rebates, and compact fluorescent lighting)
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| Eligible System Size: | Varies by technology, see program site for details |
| Equipment Requirements: | Attic Insulation: efficiency level must be at least R-19; existing attic insulation for low ceilings must be no greater than R-11.
Energy Star Windows: U-factor of 0.40 or less, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.40 or less
Other Requirements Apply: check website
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| Installation Requirements: | Only measures installed by a CPS Energy registered contractor are eligible for rebates. |
| Program Budget: | $96 million through 2011 (residential and commercial rebates combined)
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| Expiration Date: | Annually, new offers will be made each year until 2011 with all forms due by December 31, 2009 for this year |
| Project Review/Certification: | Applications must be received within 30 days of completion of projects |
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Web Site: |
http://www.cpsenergy.com/
Residential/Residential_Rebates_2009/
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Summary:
CPS Energy offers a variety of rebates for energy efficiency related improvements to residential homes. Rebate calculation methods, limits, and equipment requirements vary by technology and sometimes by existing home characteristics. The total amount of rebates is limited to $2,500 per customer per year, excluding rebates for central AC replacement, window replacement, compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), and mow down smog.
CPS Energy also offers energy efficiency rebates for commercial and industrial facilities, as well as rebates for solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems. A list of stores participating in the CFL coupon program is available from the program website, along with details on applications and equipment requirements.
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Please note: The information on the DSIRE web site provides an overview of incentives and other policies, but it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions or other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided in each record to verify that a specific incentive or other policy is applicable to your specific project.
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