Austin Energy - Weatherization Assistance Program

March 11, 2024

Summary

Note: potential participants could be placed on a wait list due to program limits.

Austin Energy provides a variety of weatherization measures at no cost to its low-income and disabled residents through its Weatherization Assistance Program. Certain income levels must be met for residents to participate in this program. Eligible residents must fill out a program application, and Austin Energy will then send a letter stating whether they have been accepted to the program. Homes must have an appraised value of $$524,321 or less (excluding land value) and 2,500 square feet or smaller. Both renters and homeowners may apply. Funding for this programs is limited and offered to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you qualify, you can have your home weatherized and receive the following home improvements:

  • Attic insulation
  • Repairing, replacing, and sealing ducts
  • Sealing cracks and gaps in the walls and ceiling
  • Sealing around door
  • Solar screens
  • Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors
  • High-efficiency LED lighting
  • Inspecting and cleaning air conditioning equipment
  • Reflective roof coating for mobile homes
  • Smart thermostat

Call 512-482-5346 with any questions.


Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Texas
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://savings.austinenergy.com/rebates/residential/offerings/home-improvements/weatherization
Administrator: Austin Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Lighting
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Caulking/Weather-stripping
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Incentive Amount: Free:
Attic insulation
Minor duct repair and sealing
Air Infiltration
Sealing of the Home Envelope
Sealing of Duct Work
Weather stripping on doors
Solar screens
Carbon monoxide/smoke detector
High-Efficiency Lighting
AC Equipment Inspection and Cleaning
Reflective roof coating for mobile homes
Smart thermostat

Incentives

This program has 1 incentives
Technologies: Lighting, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Sectors: Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 % of cost

Contact

Name: Free Weatherization Program
Organization: Austin Energy
Address: 721 Barton Springs
Austin TX 78704-1194
Phone: (512) 974-7827
Email: custinfo@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.