Austin Energy Home Energy Savings: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Funding is limited and available only to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Serves: Austin and all or portions of Bee Cave, The Hills, Lakeway, Rollingwood, Westlake Hills, Sunset Valley, Creedmoor, Mustang Ridge, Manchaca, Buda, Del Valle, Manor, Pflugerville and Cedar Park; Travis and Williamson counties.
Do I Qualify
- Use a participating contractor for the assessment and at least three qualifying upgrades.
- Your home must be at least 10 years old.
- Complete all recommended, approved improvements with the HVAC replacement.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central AC | 15.2 SEER2; 12.0 EER2 | $950 per system |
| Mini-split AC | 15.2 SEER2; 12.0 EER2 | $950 per system |
| Central AC | 17.0 SEER2; 12.0 EER2 | $1,200 per system |
| Mini-split AC | 17.0 SEER2; 12.0 EER2 | $1,200 per system |
| Central AC | 18.0 SEER2; 13.0 EER2 | $1,450 per system |
| Mini-split AC | 18.0 SEER2; 13.0 EER2 | $1,450 per system |
| Heat pump | 15.2 SEER2; 11.0 EER2; 7.8 HSPF2 | $1,000 per system |
| Mini-split heat pump | 15.2 SEER2; 11.0 EER2; 7.8 HSPF2 | $1,000 per system |
| Heat pump | 16.0 SEER2; 11.0 EER2; 8.0 HSPF2 | $1,300 per system |
| Mini-split heat pump | 16.0 SEER2; 11.0 EER2; 8.0 HSPF2 | $1,300 per system |
| Heat pump | 17.0 SEER2; 13.0 EER2; 9.0 HSPF2 | $1,600 per system |
| Mini-split heat pump | 17.0 SEER2; 13.0 EER2; 9.0 HSPF2 | $1,600 per system |
| Smart thermostat | Eligible smart thermostat | $50 per each |
Who Files It
Your participating contractor handles the rebate application.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Arrange the contractor's home assessment. Program page.
- Complete the approved upgrades and final inspection.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Austin Energy page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.