Austin Energy - Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

May 21, 2024

Summary

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. Multifamily Income Qualified rebates are designed to pay up to 100% of the cost of the energy efficiency measures installed.

Contact Austin Energy for more information on this program.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Texas
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://savings.austinenergy.com/rebates/multifamily/
Administrator: Austin Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Lighting
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • LED Lighting
Incentive Amount: Attic Insulation: $0.40 - $1.31/sq. ft.
Air Conditioner: $300 - $400/ton
Heat Pump: $300 - $400/ton
Duct Sealing: $80 - $100/ton
Plenum Redesign: $335 - $350/plenum
HVAC Tune-Up: $312 - $360/unit
Lighting: $2 - $19/lamp
Solar Screens/Solar Film: $2.75 - $3/sq. ft.
Windows: $2.75 - $3/sq. ft.
Water Saving Devices: $500 - $600/kW
Smart Thermostat: Up to $180/unit
ECAD Incentive: Up to $2,500/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.

Incentives

This program has 6 incentives
Technologies: Heat pumps, Air conditioners
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 300.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 400.00 $/ton
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 80.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 $/ton
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 180.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Lighting, LED Lighting
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 2.50 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 19.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.40 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 1.31 $/square foot
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 2.75 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 3.00 $/square foot

Contact

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:
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.