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Last Updated July 21, 2023

Program Overview

Category:

Financial Incentive

State:

Texas

Incentive Type:

Rebate Program

Administrator:

Xcel Energy

Start Date:

01/04/2022

Expiration Date:

N/A

Web Site:

http://www.xcelenergyefficiency.com/TX/RES_HTR/

Applicable Sectors:

Construction, Residential, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential

Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:

Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE

Summary

The Residential and Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Programs provide incentives to "Project Sponsors" to install energy efficiency measures in Xcel's service area. Residential customers should contact a participating sponsor (awarded at the first of each calendar year) through the web site provided. Hard-To-Reach Customers are defined as customers with an annual household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, and who have properly completed a PUCT-approved income verification form. All payments to Project Sponsors are based on kW and kWh savings. Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Envelope measures
  • Cooling and Ventilation Measures/Projects
  • Heating Measures/Projects
  • Electric Water Heating Measures
  • ENERGY STAR Upgrades

Note that Xcel Energy provides the incentive directly to the Project Sponsor, who then determines what to do with the incentive payment. Charges vary by Project Sponsor and no incentives are paid directly to the consumer by Xcel. More information, including program manual and contracts may be found on the web site.