Home energy audits in Austin

Amount Rebates 'averaging $3,000 for qualifying projects.' Per measure: air infiltration and duct sealing $0.20/sq ft of floor area (mandatory); attic insulation to R-38 = attic sq ft × $0.03 × R-value added + $45 setup; duct replacement $3.25/linear ft; solar screens/film $1.00/sq ft (single-pane windows only); smart thermostat $50; A/C tune-up $175/system. Central/mini-split A/C $950 / $1,200 / $1,450 (tiers 1–3). Heat pump $1,000 / $1,300 / $1,600. Loans $1,500–$25,000, up to 120 months, minimum credit score 600.

Who qualifies Austin Energy residential customers in homes 10+ years old (not mobile/manufactured). At least three qualifying upgrades by a participating contractor; at least $100 in rebates. A new A/C or heat pump requires replacing all components and making all recommended improvements at the same time.

Amount Rebates 'averaging $1,500.' Air infiltration and duct sealing $0.20/sq ft of floor area. Attic insulation to R-38 at attic sq ft × $0.03 × R-value added + $45 setup fee.

Who qualifies Same property rules as Home Energy Savings: Austin Energy residential service, home 10+ years old, participating contractor does the no-cost assessment and work, minimum $100 in rebates.

Amount Central split or mini-split A/C: $600 (15.2 SEER2/12.0 EER2), $700 (17.0/12.0), $800 (18.0/13.0). Heat pump or heat-pump mini-split: $650 (15.2 SEER2/11.0 EER2/7.8 HSPF2), $750 (16.0/11.0/8.0), $950 (17.0/13.0/9.0). An extra $200 if the customer joins Home Energy Savings within six months.

Who qualifies Austin Energy customers replacing a system 10+ years old in a home 10+ years old. All components must be replaced, sized by Manual J (or AE guidance), with City permits. Systems with electric resistance heating elements don't qualify. Payment goes to the account holder by default; contractors can't receive it.

Amount $1,000 for a qualifying ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater.

Who qualifies Homes with permanent Austin Energy electric service. ENERGY STAR hybrid/heat pump unit with Energy Factor 2.0+, 40 gallons or more, new, permitted, with at least a 6-year warranty on major components. Gas water heaters don't qualify. A replaced heat pump water heater must be 10+ years old.

Amount $50 purchase rebate per new eligible smart thermostat (apply within 90 days; earlier $30 rebate for purchases before Nov 24, 2025). $75 bill credit per thermostat enrolled in Power Partner. $30 annual bill credit per thermostat while enrolled. Up to five thermostats.

Who qualifies Austin Energy customers with their own account (co-op and master-metered accounts excluded) and standard central A/C or heat pump controlled by an approved communicating thermostat (Alarm.com, Amazon, ecobee, Emerson, Honeywell Home, Nest).

Amount $1.00 per sq ft of eligible solar screen fabric (SHGC 0.40 or lower).

Who qualifies Austin Energy residential owners of single-family homes to fourplexes and rentals. Mobile homes, new-construction builders and contractors are excluded. No screen rebate at the property in the past 10 years.

Amount '$4,000 rebate for eligible home solar projects.' Separately, production is credited at the Value of Solar rate of 12.89 cents per kWh.

Who qualifies Austin Energy customers. System 3 kW DC or larger, mostly unshaded, installed by an Austin Energy participating contractor. Must receive an Austin Energy Solar Rebate Confirmation Letter before installation.