Green Building Rebates - Austin Texas

Below are a comprehensive list of the type of rebates you might find on the Austin city website.  Unfortunately, we have not been able to find a comprehensive list there.  We have to look each type of rebate up. We are not keeping this list up-to-date, but we sampled it January, 2012 and it was representative of the rebates being given. Search the web for rebates if you are upgrading or considering improvements for your home or business.

Austin Energy rebates and tax credits

Central Air Conditioner / Heat Pump 20% of the cost of certain improvements-up to $1575.
Rebates: To $650
Tax Credits: To $300
Energy Saving: To $270 annually

Is your john 15 years old or more?
Toilet replacements up to $200 per toilet for some models.

$150 clothes washer rebate in 2 parts:$100 water rebate plus $50 energy rebate

Rebates of $30 per barrel are available for rain barrels. Keep Austin weird; keeping Austin green.
Rebates of $500 per barrel for large capacity rain barrels. Why Austin is Austin.

Irrigation audits: Up to $375

$100 rebated for Pressure reduction valve for residential water customers

Tax Credits - $500
These federal tax credits apply to windows, doors, roofs, insulation, HVASC and no-solar water heaters, up to $500 (maximum total credit for all improvements above). Additional credits for solar water heaters and photovoltaic systems are also offered.

Rebates - $2000 Average
Austin Energy and Texas Gas Service offer rebates averaging $200 for a total improvement package of efficient HVAC, ducts attic insulation and low E glass windows and solar shading.

Attic Insulation
Rebates: $328 average
Tax Credits: To $500
Energy Saving: $90 annually

Duct Sealing and Repair
Rebates: $470 average
Energy Saving: $120 annually

Tank-less Gas Water Heater
Rebates: $300 average
Tax Credits: $300
Energy Saving: $110 annually

Solar Water Heaters
Rebates: To $2,000
Tax Credits: 30% of cost (to $2,000)
Energy Saving: $250 annually

Gas Furnace
Rebates: $75 (minimum 80% AFUE)
Tax Credits: $150 (minimum 95% AFUE)
Energy Saving: $224 annually

Low E Glass Windows / Solar Shading
Rebates: $164
Tax Credits: To $200
Energy Saving: $100 annually

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Rebates: $2 per bulb, $4 package
Energy Saving: $7 per bulb annually

Photovoltaic System (3kW)
Rebates: To $13,000
Tax Credits: 30% of cost after rebate, no cap
Energy Saving: $250 - $400 annually