Denton Municipal Electric - Residential GreenSense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

December 18, 2023

Summary

Denton Municipal Electric pays residential and small commercial customers to reduce energy demand and consumption in order to reduce the utility bills of DME customers, reduce peak load, reduce emissions, and promote energy conservation. The program offers rebates on the electric service bills of DME retail customers and cash incentives to builders, and applicants can qualify for multiple incentives simultaneously. Rebates are available for energy efficiency improvements, electric vehicles, solar pv and other standard offers.

An application form must be completed and sent to DME within 30 days of installation of the energy efficient upgrades. The energy efficiency upgrades must be deemed measurable and verifiable through the standards approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), which requires that complete information be recorded for each installation. The installer that documents approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered as a DME Authorized Installer. After submitting a Request for Payment, customers can expect to receive the rebate credit in 4 to 10 weeks.

The Program will be in effect each fiscal year beginning on October 1. Confirm with the utility that rebates are available before making investments. For full details, see the program manual available on the utility's web site. For full details, see the program manual available on the utility's web site.

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Texas
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.cityofdenton.com/344/DME-Residential-Customers
Administrator: Denton Municipal Electric
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Water Heat
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Other EE
  • Insulation
  • HVAC
  • Passenger Electric Vehicles
Incentive Amount: HVAC: $1500 - $2500/unit
HVAC Tune Up: 50% of invoice, up to $100/unit
Smart Thermostat: 100% of invoice, up to $100/unit
Weatherization Materials: 50% of invoice, up to $100
Radiant Barrier: 20% of invoice, up to $300
Attic Insulation: 50% of invoice, up to $1500/unit
Air Duct: 30% of invoice, up to $400/unit
Solar Screens: 50% of invoice, up to $500/unit
Windows: 30% of invoice, up to $1500/unit
E-Bike: 50% of invoice, up to $1,000
Electric Vehicle: $1500
Solar Water Heater: 30% of invoice, up to $300/unit
Maximum Incentive: See program website.
Equipment Requirements: Solar screens: Must block at least 90 percent of the solar heat gain
Windows: U-factor 0.29 or less; SHGC of 0.30 or less
Attic Insulation: R-38 or higher (retrofit); R-49 or higher (new)
Interconnected Photovoltaic (PV): Minimum 3kW PV install
Installation Requirements: The installer that installs the prescribed and approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered as a DME Authorized Installer at the time of the installation.

Incentives

This program has 7 incentives
Technologies: Air conditioners, HVAC
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 1500.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 2500.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Passenger Electric Vehicles
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 1500.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $100.00
Technologies: Other EE, Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $1500.00
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 30.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $1500.00
Technologies: Solar Water Heat
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 30.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $300.00
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 30.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $400.00

Contact

Name: Conservation Program Coordinator
Organization: City of Denton
Address: 1001 S. Mayhill Rd.
Denton TX 76208
Phone: (940) 349-7733
Email: rebates@cityofdenton.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.