Last Updated May 20, 2022
Program Overview
Category:
Financial Incentive
State:
Texas
Incentive Type:
Rebate Program
Administrator:
Xcel Energy
Start Date:
01/04/2022
Expiration Date:
N/A
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.