There are many incentives for increasing energy efficiency in Texas.
Energy demand in Texas is high, as the warmer average annual temperatures of the state create a need for air conditioning for most of the year. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas consumes more energy than any other state. Subsequently, many power companies in Texas have started programs with incentives and rebates for energy reduction. The Texas state government has grant programs for the installation of renewable energy technologies, as well as tax incentives for consumers and businesses. Does this Spark an idea?
Denton Municipal Electric - GreenSense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Denton Municipal Electric, operated by the city of Denton, offers rebates on energy efficient equipment and improvements to buildings for any customer using their electric service. These rebates can be as much as $700 for a new heat pump or 30% of the total invoice for the installation of energy efficient windows. Rebates are credited on customers’ electric bills, or are paid in cash to developers of new buildings. Installation of eligible equipment must be done by a contractor approved by Denton Municipal Electric.
DME GreenSense Program
Denton Municipal Electric
1659 Spencer Road
Denton, TX 76205
940-349-7137
dmepower.com
Entergy Texas - Residential and Small Commercial Standard Offer Program
This program operated by Entergy Texas serves 27 counties in Eastern Texas and more than 400,000 customers. The program provides cash incentives per kilowatt hour reduced through the installation of energy efficient equipment, renovations to existing buildings and construction of new energy efficient buildings. These projects can include ceiling insulation, window replacement and new air conditioning units. The maximum incentive for small projects is $20,000, and for large projects it is $60,000.
Entergy Texas
350 Pine Street (77701)
P.O. Box 2951
Beaumont, TX 77704
409-981-3245
entergy-texas.com
Oncor Electric Delivery - Solar Water Heating Incentive Program
Oncor Electric offers incentives to customers who want to install a solar thermal water heating system on their rooftops. These systems are simple and effective ways to heat water and reduce electrical demand significantly. According to Oncor, "residential incentives are roughly $1,400 to $2,700 per qualifying installation…Commercial incentives are roughly $800 to $1,500 for smaller systems and $2,400 to $6,500 for larger systems."
Oncor's Solar Water Heating Program
One Legacy Town Center
7160 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 340
Plano, TX 75024
469-467-4425
texassolarwaterheating.com
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