Energy Efficiency Rebates

Austin Energy - Commercial New Construction Efficiency Rebates

Austin Energy commercial energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Austin Energy offers incentives for the construction and major renovation of commercial buildings within its service territory. Rebates are offered for a variety of energy efficiency improvements, including:

  • Guest room controllers
  • HVAC
  • New Construction Lighting
  • Thermal Energy Storage
  • Transformers
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Heat Pump Water Heaters
  • Custom Technologies

Austin Energy offers new construction lighting incentives based on the percent reduction in total lighting wattage compared to the building energy code baseline. To view other commercial incentives, click here

eligible technologies
Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Windows, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Commercial Cooking Equipment, LED Lighting, HVAC
website
https://savings.austinenergy.com/rebates/commercial/offerings/new-construction/new-construction
program administrator
Austin Energy
list of rebates
Lighting - Minimum rebate of $105 per kW
program notes
June 3, 2015
Rebate incentives have changed. Maximum incentive has increased to $300,000 per site, per fiscal year.
February 23, 2017
Incentive Program Updated 
March 21, 2019
Updated website link.
June 16, 2022
Confirmed/updated program incentives.
May 6, 2024
Annual review. Updated incentive info
What cities does Austin Energy cover?
The following cities are in the Austin Energy service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Austin, Buda, Cedar Park, Del Valle, Leander, Manchaca, Manor, Pflugerville, Round Rock