The Austin Energy Multi-Family Program provides cash incentives to owners, developers, and property managers of apartments and other multi-family properties for making energy efficiency improvements. Rebates are available for qualified A/C systems, heat pumps, window treatments, insulation, ductwork, and lighting equipment. A free walk-through energy survey is required before a rebate application will be accepted. Rebate eligibility for each identified improvement will be determined by the on-site survey. Rebates for some measures may be prorated or not offered depending on the cost-effectiveness of each measure. Incentives are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Austin Energy offers both standard and income-qualified multi-family rebates. Standard rebates are designed to pay up to 80% of energy efficiency measures. Currently, they are offering a multi-family incentive bonus of up to 20% above original rebate amounts, allowing for up to 100% of project costs to be covered.
Contact Austin Energy for more information on this program.
| Implementing Sector: | Utility |
| Category: | Financial Incentive |
| State: | Texas |
| Incentive Type: | Rebate Program |
| Web Site: | https://savings.austinenergy.com/rebates/multifamily/ |
| Administrator: | Austin Energy |
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| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Incentive Amount: |
Cycle Saver Water Heater Timer: $25/timer replacement HVAC Replacement: $230 - $290/ton (SEER-dependent) HVAC Tune-up: $240 - $300/system Duct Sealing & Remediation: $50 - $75/ton Plenum Redesign & Remediation: $245 - $300/plenum Power Partner Thermostat: $150 - $175/unit LED Lighting: $2.50 - $6.00/lamp Integrated Modeling: $175/kW saved against baseline model Attic Insulation: $0.71 - $1.19/sq.ft. (R-value dependent, R10 - R30) Solar Shading and Window Replacements: $2.20 - $2.75/sq.ft. ECAD Incentive: $100 - $2,500 per property |
| Maximum Incentive: | The maximum combined rebate is $300,000 per customer site per fiscal year |
| Equipment Requirements: |
See program website The kilowatt savings will be determined after the initial facility assessment. |
| Installation Requirements: | All work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. Additionally, all applicable requirements of the City of Austin building code, mechanical code, electrical code, plumbing code, energy code and all federal and local laws and regulations for capturing, reclaiming and disposal of ozone depleting compounds must be met. The building's in-house maintenance staff or a contractor may perform most work. Air conditioning work must be performed by a person holding a valid Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors' License or by the licensed contractor's designee. |
| Technologies: | Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls |
| Sectors: | Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 25.00 $/Unit, The incentive is 100.00 % of cost |
| Technologies: | Heat pumps, Air conditioners |
| Sectors: | Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 230.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 290.00 $/ton |
| Technologies: | Duct/Air sealing |
| Sectors: | Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 75.00 $/ton |
| Technologies: | Programmable Thermostats |
| Sectors: | Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 150.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 175.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Lighting, LED Lighting |
| Sectors: | Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 2.50 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 6.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Sectors: | Construction, Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 175.00 $/kW peak demand reduction |
| Technologies: | Building Insulation |
| Sectors: | Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 0.71 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 1.19 $/square foot |
| Technologies: | Windows |
| Sectors: | Multifamily Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 2.20 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 2.75 $/square foot |
| Name: | Multi-Family Program Coordinator |
| Organization: | Austin Energy |
| Address: |
721 Barton Springs Road Austin TX 78704-1194 |
| Phone: | (512) 482-5346 |
| Email: | custinfo@austinenergy.com |
| Name: | Jaime D. Gómez |
| Address: |
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| Phone: | (512) 482-5332 |
| Email: | Jaime.Gomez@austinenergy.com |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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