Brownsville Public Utilities Board - Residential/Small Commercial Rebate Program

August 11, 2023

Summary

 Brownsville Public Utilities Board offers residential and small commercial customers rebates for installation of energy efficient and water conservation measures through their Green Living Rebate program. Customers can apply for rebates for attic/ceiling insulation, duct flow performance, ENERGY STAR windows, HVAC, solar screens and films, and high efficiency toilets. Applications must be completed within 30 days of installations and are subject to verification. 

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Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Texas
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.brownsville-pub.com/gogreen/rebate-programs/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
Incentive Amount: HVAC:
Central AC - $400 - $600/unit (15 - 17+ SEER)
Central Heat Pump - $350 - $400/unit (15 - 17+ SEER)
ENERGY STAR Window/Wall Mounted AC - $50 - $100/unit (Btu/hr dependent)

Commercial Lighting Rebate - up to $200 per kW saved.

Duct/Air Flow Performance:
25% of system cost/up to $500

Attic/Ceiling Insulation:
$0.01 x Sq/ft x R-value added up, to $500

Air-Cooled Water Chiller - $65 - $100/ton
Solar Screens and Film - $1/ sq ft. up to $500
Windows - 30% of invoice cost/up to $500
Toilet - $50/HET Installed/up to 3 units
Maximum Incentive: See program website.
Equipment Requirements: See program website.

Incentives

This program has 5 incentives
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 350.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 400.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $1200.00
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 400.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 600.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $1200.00
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $500.00
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 0.01 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of $500.00
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 30.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $500.00

Contact

Name: Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Organization: Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Address: 1425 Robinhood Drive
Brownsville TX 78523
Phone: (956) 983-6282
Email: gogreenrebate@www.brownsville-pub.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.