Do I qualify for CenterPoint Hard-to-Reach Program?

Your home must receive CenterPoint Houston electric delivery. A participating sponsor must verify income or another approved eligibility route. Use a participating project sponsor.

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CenterPoint Houston Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program: Status not posted

Q: How much comes off?

Up to $350 per ton. Project applications require submittal within 30 days of completion.

Editor: Sean Greene · Updated October 22, 2026

The provider has not posted a status for 2026. Project applications require submittal within 30 days of completion.

Do I Qualify

Your home must receive CenterPoint Houston electric delivery.
A participating sponsor must verify income or another approved eligibility route.
Use a participating project sponsor.

How Much Comes Off

CenterPoint Houston Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program — program page · rebate chart
Equipment	Requirement	Amount
Central AC replacement	Replace on Burnout; 15.2-15.9 SEER2	$150 per ton
Central AC replacement	Replace on Burnout; 16 SEER2+	$200 per ton
Central heat pump replacement	Replace on Burnout; 15.2-15.9 SEER2; 7.5-9.0 HSPF2	$250 per ton
Central heat pump replacement	Replace on Burnout; 15.2-15.9 SEER2; 9.1+ HSPF2	$300 per ton
Central heat pump replacement	Replace on Burnout; 16 SEER2+; 7.5-9.0 HSPF2	$300 per ton
Central heat pump replacement	Replace on Burnout; 16 SEER2+; 9.1+ HSPF2	$350 per ton

Who Files It

The project sponsor files the project and receives the incentive.

The Steps to Apply

Ask a participating sponsor to confirm remaining funds and eligibility.
Get the homeowner discount in writing before installation.
Sign the customer acknowledgement and allow program inspections.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the CenterPoint Energy Houston page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.