$11,000 Low-Interest Energy Loans
Austin Energy offers loans to its residential customers to finance energy efficient improvements in their homes. Austin Energy has two different loan options for customers to choose from, each with different maximum amounts, interest rates and eligible improvements. All work must be done by a program-approved contractor.
*   Loan Option 1:  up to $8,500 for a single-family home and up to $11,000 for two-HVAC replacement, window-unit-to-central-AC conversion, and work performed on duplexes.  No closing costs up to $400.
*    Loan Option 2: up to $11,000 for single-family homes and duplexes.  No closing costs up to $400.
To find out more, contact:  Customer Care Center, Austin Energy, 721 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704-1194; 512-974-7827; Fax:  512-482-5450; http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Loans/Residential/Home%20Performance%20with%20Energy%20Star/index.htm
Application:  For loan pre-approval with Austin Energy's financing partner, Velocity Credit Union, call 512-469-7060 or 800-933-2029 (select option #3) or apply online at https://www.velocitycu.com/

Up to $1,575 for Energy Home Improvements
Austin Energy offers incentives to its residential customers to encourage the use of energy efficient equipment. Rebates are available for qualified HVAC equipment and weatherization improvements. Customers may receive the Home Performance Bonus Rebate up to $650 when they install a new air conditioning unit or heat pump and perform the following weatherization measures listed, if needed:  install additional attic insulation; repair leaking AC ducts; caulk around plumbing under sinks; weather-strip doors; install Low-E windows, solar screens, or awnings (to windows in direct sun); and radiant barrier.  To take advantage of the weatherization rebates, customers must first have an energy audit performed on their homes. Energy audits are not required for the HVAC rebates. Mobile homes or manufactured homes are eligible for rebates on new air conditioners only. Other energy efficiency improvements cannot be rebated for these dwellings due to construction code differences. To learn more, see the website below or contact:  Customer Care Center, Austin Energy, 721 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704-1194; 512-974-7827; Fax:  512-482-5450;  http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebates/Residential/index.htm

Up to $100,000 to Help You Implement Solar Photovoltaic Technology
Austin Energy's Solar Rebate Program offers a $4.50 per watt incentive to eligible residential and commercial customers (including non-profit organizations) who install photovoltaic systems on their homes or facilities. For solar installations that use PV equipment manufactured in Austin, the rebate is $5.60 per watt. For residential customers, the rebate program will pay 80% of customer invoiced cost or $13,500, whichever is less. For commercial customers, the rebate program will pay 80% of customer invoiced cost or $100,000, whichever is less. Rebates will only be paid for approved systems installed by approved solar contractors according to the established technical requirements. An additional requirement is that the renewable energy credits (RECs) and other environmental attributes from participating in this program must be transferred to Austin Energy.   Contact:  Conservation Information Center - Solar Rebates, Austin Energy, Solar Rebate Program, 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704; 512-482-5346; Fax:  512-482-5409; http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebates/Solar%20Rebates/index.htm

Get up to $10,000 for Solar Hot Water Heaters
Austin Energy (AE) offers its residential, commercial, and municipal customers up front rebates or a low-interest loan for the purchase and installation of solar hot water heaters. Only systems that preheat water for a permanently installed electric hot water heater are eligible to receive the incentive. Rebate levels vary by customer class.  
*    Rebates  
Residential (new construction): $1,500  
Residential (existing homes): $2,000 or low- interest loan (see below)  
Commercial:  Custom, determined on a case-by-case basis  
Non-profit, Small Business:  May be eligible for a 20% bonus incentive
*    Loans option details (existing homes)  
Home improvement loans: 0% interest rate over 3, 5, 7, or 10 year term; $1,500 minimum  
Personal loans: 2% interest rate over 3 or 5 year term; $500 minimum  
Maximum loan of $5,000 for single family or $10,000 for duplexes  
Additional 2% interest rate (added to base rate) for credit scores of 639 and below
All systems must be new, SRCC certified, and sized to accommodate the needs of at least 4 people. Systems must also be designed for frost protection, scale elimination or remediation, and have a 5-year warranty on all major components. The use of existing tanks will be allowed on a case-by-case basis. All systems must be installed by a licensed contractor and comply with all applicable city codes and permitting requirements.  Contact:  Conservation Information Center - Solar Rebates, Austin Energy, Solar Rebate Program, 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704; 512-482-5346; Fax:  512-482-5409; http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebates/Solar%20Rebates/Solar%20Water%20Heater/index.htm

FREE Home Improvements Help You Save Energy
Austin Energy provides a variety of weatherization measures at no cost to its low-income and disabled residents through its Free Home Energy Improvements Program. Some eligible improvements include:  insulation in attics, sealing and repairing or replacing ductwork, caulking around plumbing penetrations, weather-stripping around doors, installation of solar screens.  Certain income levels must be met for residents to participate in this program. Eligible residents can fill out the application, and within two weeks Austin Energy will send a letter stating whether they have been accepted to the program. Contact:  Free Weatherization Program, Austin Energy, 721 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704-1194; 512-974-7827; http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Free%20Home%20Energy%20Improvements/index.htm
Application:  http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Free%20Home%20Energy%20Improvements/FWapply.pdf

Buy or Lease a Low-Cost PV Water Pump
Big Country Electric Cooperative offers solar water pumping systems to its members. Two 75-watt DC solar panels are used on each standard system. The solar water pumping systems can be leased or sold to provide livestock water delivery where electrical power is either not available or not economically feasible. The selling price is approximately $2,750 or they can be leased for $50 per month for a 60-month term, with the first and last month paid up front.  To learn more, contact:  Big Country Electric Cooperative, PO Box 518, Roby, TX 79543; 325-776-3903; http://www.bigcountry.coop/

Low-Interest Loans for Energy Efficient Appliances
Bryan Texas Utilities offers loans to their residential customers to finance new, energy efficient appliances through their Appliance Loan Program. Appliances must be purchased from participating local vendors. The interest rate for these loans is 7% and loans can be paid off in one to five years.  There is no maximum loan amount.  Loan payments will be included in the customer's monthly BTU statement beginning with the following billing cycle.  Interested customers should contact BTU in order to find participating vendors.  Contact: Bryan Texas Utilities, 205 E. 28th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; 979-821-5715; http://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/ESP.aspx#raf Application:  https://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/Application.aspx

$$ to Install a New HVAC System
Bryan Texas Utilities offers 7% fixed rate loans to their residential customers to finance the replacement of HVAC equipment through their HVAC Loan Program. Customers can use the financing for equipment, labor and materials costs related to the replacement or installation of an HVAC system in their homes, as well as the replacement of ventilation systems. The loan is available to owners of single-family, duplex, triplex and four-plex residential dwellings with an appropriate credit history. This program will not fund systems installed in mobile homes.  Contact: Bryan Texas Utilities, 205 E. 28th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; 979-821-5715; http://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/ESP.aspx#hvac
Application:  https://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/Application.aspx

$1,500 for Insulation Improvements to Your Home
Bryan Texas Utilities offers loans to their residential customers to finance insulation improvements in their homes through their Low-Interest Insulation Loan Program. Customers may apply for a loan by arranging for a no-cost energy audit of their residence. The Energy Service Advisor will determine the recommended level of additional insulation required. Loan approval (up to $1,500) is based on the customer's payment history with BTU, and the payments are automatically included in the customer's monthly utility bill. Interest is compounded at 7%.  Contact: Bryan Texas Utilities, 205 E. 28th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; 979-821-5715; http://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/ESP.aspx#insulation
Application:  https://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/Application.aspx

Up to $5,000 to Buy Solar Hot Water Heaters
Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) offers its residential, commercial, and municipal customers up front rebates and/or a low-interest loan for the purchase and installation of solar hot water heaters. Only systems that preheat water for a permanently installed electric hot water heater are eligible to receive the incentive. Rebate levels vary by customer class.   
*    Rebates
Residential (new construction): $1,000  
Residential (existing homes): $1,500 and/or low-interest loan (see below)  
Commercial: Custom, determined on a case-by-case basis
*    Loans option details (existing homes only)  
Home improvement loans: 7% interest rate over 3, 5, 7, or 10 year term;  
Personal loans: 7% interest rate over 3 or 5 year term;  
Participants may elect to finance the outstanding balance after the rebate under this option  
Maximum loan of $5,000  
Additional 2% interest rate (added to base rate) for credit scores of 639 and below
All systems must be new, SRCC certified, and have a storage tank capacity of at least 80 gallons. Systems must also be designed for frost protection, scale elimination or remediation, and have a 5-year warranty on all major components. Existing tanks that are less than 5 years old may be used, but tanks more than 4 years old must be flushed prior to system activation. All systems must be installed by a licensed contractor and comply with all applicable city codes and permitting requirements.  To learn more, contact: Bryan Texas Utilities, 205 E. 28th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; 979-821-5826; http://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/Rebates/SolarWaterHeater/
Application:  http://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/Rebates/SolarWaterHeater/BTU_Solar_H2O_Rebate_App.pdf

Up to $12,000 for PV Solar Systems
Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) offers rebates to buy-down the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to its electricity customers. The standard rebate level is $4.00/watt AC up to a maximum rebate of 80% of the invoice cost or $12,000 per customer site each fiscal year (October - September). Actual rebate levels will be determined by utility inspection of the system, and may take into account shading or other factors that affect the efficiency of the system. All customer classes are eligible and the receipt of a rebate does not affect participation in other BTU energy conservation programs. Multi-family housing units are eligible for the program, but applications must be submitted as a combined, single application. The rebate does not cover battery systems.  To learn more, contact:  Bryan Texas Utilities, 205 E. 28th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; 979-821-5826; http://www.btutilities.com/New_Ventures/Rebates/Solar/Default.aspx

Energy Incentives for Homes and Small Businesses
CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) Residential and Small Commercial Standard Offer Program (SOP) provides incentives to encourage contractors to install energy efficiency measures in homes and small businesses in CNP's designated service area.  CNP pays a standard offer price of $283/kW for peak demand savings and $0.097/kWh of energy savings and all payments to project sponsors are based solely on kW and kWh savings. Examples of eligible projects include:  increasing insulation levels in the ceiling, wall or floor; installing energy efficient windows; repairing/replacing the air conditioning duct system; upgrading existing appliances to efficient appliances, such as water heaters, refrigerators, and dishwashers; and weatherizing the home to reduce the loss of cool or heated air.  Contact:  CenterPoint Energy, PO Box 1700, Houston, TX 77251-1700; 713-207-7762; http://www.centerpointressop.com/

$200 to $600 Rebates for Energy Efficient HVAC Equipment
College Station Utilities offers an incentive for its residential customers to install energy efficient HVAC equipment through their Energy Back II Program. To qualify for the rebate, the A/C system must be a minimum of 14 SEER or higher. Both the evaporator coil (inside unit) and the condensing unit (outside unit) must be replaced as a matching system as rated by in the Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute directory.  Incentives range from $200 to $600, which varies by efficiency rating.  Contact:  Energy Department, College Station Utilities, PO Box 9960, College Station, TX 77842; 979-764-3724; Fax:  979-764-3452; http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=808
Application:  http://www.cstx.gov/docs/energy_back_ii_application_form.pdf

Total of $2,500 in Energy Rebates for Homeowners
CPS Energy offers a variety of rebates for energy efficiency related improvements to residential homes. Rebate calculation methods, limits, and equipment requirements vary by technology and sometimes by existing home characteristics. The total amount of rebates is limited to $2,500 per customer per year, excluding rebates for central AC replacement, window replacement, compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), and mow down smog. Customers completing two separate home improvements are eligible for a bonus of 10% of the total project cost up to $100. Duct testing is not considered a separate improvement.  Newly constructed homes are only eligible to receive rebates for air conditioners, spray foam insulation, and Energy Star Cool Roofs. Renovations of existing homes are eligible to receive all of the rebates listed on the website below with the exception of the spray foam insulation. In addition, these rebates only apply to living areas of homes, so garages and storage areas (newly constructed or renovated) are not eligible for rebates.  Contact:  CPS Energy, PO Box 1771, San Antonio, TX 78296-1771; 210-353-2615 or 210-353-2728; Fax:  210-353-5707; http://www.cpsenergy.com/Residential/Rebates_Programs/Rebates/index.asp

$800 for Solar Hot Water Installation
CPS Energy offers energy efficiency rebates for commercial and industrial facilities, as well as rebates for solar thermal systems. In general, any CPS Energy customer is eligible to receive the rebate; however, systems must have a permanently installed electric backup system. Rebates will be calculated according to the annual savings estimated by the system's Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) rating as applied in the San Antonio area. Estimated annual electricity savings will be multiplied by a standard rate of $0.30/kilowatt-hr (kWh) in order to determine the value of the one-time rebate. The minimum rebate is $400 and the maximum rebate is $800, however, there are no explicit size limitations on eligible systems.  Customers will be responsible for choosing their own contractor from a list of CPS Energy registered installers and are also responsible for obtaining all applicable permissions and permits associated with the installation and operation of the system. Contact:  CPS Energy, PO Box 1771, San Antonio, TX 78296-1771; 210-353-3780 or 210-353-2728; Fax:  210-353-5707; http://www.cpsenergy.com/Residential/Rebates_Programs/Rebates/Solar_Rebates/Solar_Water_Heater/index.asp
Application:  http://www.cpsenergy.com/files/RES_2008_Solar_Water_Heater_Rebate_Application.pdf

Up to $50,000 for PV System Installation
CPS Energy offers rebates to customers who install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on their homes or property. The standard rebate is $3.00 per watt AC, but final rebate levels will be determined upon a final inspection from the utility. CPS Energy will offer special considerations for systems larger than 100 kilowatts (kW), but such systems remain eligible for rebates. The maximum rebate for residential systems is $10,000 or 50% of the invoice cost, whichever is less. For non-residential systems the maximum rebate is $50,000 or 50% of the invoice cost. On an individual basis, rebate eligibility will be determined by a pre-inspection of the site. For more details, contact:  CPS Energy, PO Box 1771, San Antonio, TX 78296-1771; 210-353-3780 or 210-353-2728; Fax:  210-353-5707; http://www.cpsenergy.com/Residential/Rebates_Programs/Rebates/Solar_Rebates/Solar_Initiatives_PV/index.asp
Application:  http://www.cpsenergy.com/files/RES_2008_Solar_PV%20Program_Application.pdf

Up to $2,000 to Install Energy Efficient Equipment
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) offers incentives for its residential and commercial customers to install energy efficient equipment through their EnergySave Program. Rebates are available for qualified HVAC equipment, including central A/C and heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, and room air conditioners and heat pumps.  Rebates range from $50 up to $700.  A separate incentive grants $2,000 to builders and developers of single-family homes, who meet specific energy efficiency criteria are also available. Requests for rebates must be made within 30 days of installation.  Contact: Director of Electric Utilities, Denton Municipal Electric, 901A Texas Street, Denton, TX 76201; 940-349-8700; http://www.dmepower.com/interior.cfm?page=17&sub=8&sec=2&det=11

$20,000 to Reduce Your Energy Costs
The Residential and Small Commercial Standard Offer Program (Res/Com SOP) provides incentives for the retrofit installation of a wide range of measures that reduce energy costs, reduce peak demand and save energy in residential and small commercial facilities.  Incentives include:  payment per kW reduction - $226, payment per annual kWh Saved and $0.077. The maximum incentive is 50% of the avoided cost of supplying electricity; up to $20,000 ($5,000 max per request) or $530 per kW reduction.  For more details, contact: Entergy Customer Service; 800-968-8243; http://www.entergy-texas.com/energy_efficiency/res_overview.aspx

$100 Rebate to Buy an Efficient Water Heater
Farmers Electric Cooperative offers a rebate to its residential members on the purchase of highly efficient marathon water heaters. The $100 rebate comes in the form of a credit on the member's utility bill.  Contact:  Rebates, Farmers Electric Cooperative, 2000 East I-30, P.O. Box 6037, Greenville, TX 75403; 903-455-1715; http://www.fecelectric.com/fecinternet2005/01-MyAccount/07-Residential.asp

Up to $1,000 for Heat Pumps
Farmers Electric Cooperative offers incentives for its residential members to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. Rebates are available for qualifying air source heat pumps ($150), geothermal heat pumps ($1,000), and electric water heaters ($100). Contact:  Rebates, Farmers Electric Cooperative, 2000 East I-30, P.O. Box 6037, Greenville, TX 75403; 903-455-1715; http://www.fecelectric.com/fecinternet2005/01-MyAccount/07-Residential.asp

$7,000 Loans to Make Your Home Energy Efficient
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative offers an incentive for its members to increase the energy efficiency of their existing homes and facilities through their Conservation Plan 7 Loan Program. The loan program provides funds up to $7,000 for GVEC members to make energy-saving improvements at a 7% interest rate over a 7-year loan term. Energy-efficient items that may be financed include:  insulating windows and doors; attic and wall insulation; central electric heat pump units and central ductwork; electric water heaters, heat exchangers, and hot water banks; load shedding equipment, energy-saving lighting fixtures, and commercial building energy-management systems; and other low-cost energy conservation improvements may qualify and be included in the financing package. Loans require a 10% down payment plus sales tax, and certain qualifications must be met.   Contact:  Member Services, Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, PO Box 118, Gonzales, TX 78629; 800-223-4832 or 830-857-1200; http://www.gvec.org/safety_con/plan_7.shtml

$200 to $350 for Heat Pump Systems
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative's Value Incentive Program (VIP) offers consumers incentives for the replacement of central heat pump systems, central conventional cooling systems, or dual fuel systems for single family dwellings. The rebate varies depending on the equipment type and efficiency rating, and it is not valid for new construction:  central A/C: $200 to $250 and heat pumps: $250 to $350.  MVEC also provides rebates to A/C dealers to encourage them to sell energy efficient units. Dealers can receive a $40 rebate for selling A/C units with a 13 SEER or greater, and $50 for selling heat pumps with a 13 SEER or greater.  Contact:  Customer Service, Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, PO Box 267, Mercedes, TX 78570; 866-225-5683; http://www.magicvalley.coop/Electric-Service/Residential/Rebates

Energy Incentives for Builders and Homeowners
Oncor Energy offers the Energy Star Homes Program to builders and homeowners in order to improve the energy efficiency of new homes through the use of advanced building techniques and materials. Incentives are offered to builders for each Energy Star home constructed and delivered to the program. In order for builders to receive rebates and incentives, the home must be new, separately metered, residential construction and built in Oncor's service district.  In addition, the HERS testing schedule must be provided for verification purposes and the home must be tested and certified by a certified HERS rater.  For additional information, contact:  Customer Service, Oncor Electric Delivery, P.O. Box 660476, Dallas, TX 75266-0476; 866-728-3674; http://www.txuelectricdelivery.com/electricity/teem/consumer/starhomes/

Up to $100,000 for Energy Efficient Projects
Oncor Energy's Residential and Small Commercial Standard Offer Program (RSC-SOP) provides incentives to service providers to install energy efficiency measures in homes and small businesses in Oncor's designated service area. Contractors who install energy efficiency measures at facilities that have a maximum demand of no more than 100 kW are eligible to participate in the program. Oncor Energy pays a standard offer price of $211/kW for peak demand savings and $0.0722/kWh of energy savings and all payments to Service Providers are based solely on kW and kWh savings. The maximum incentive is $5,000 per invoice up to $100,000.  To find out more, contact:  Customer Service, Oncor Electric Delivery, P.O. Box 660476, Dallas, TX 75266-0476; 866-728-3674; http://www.txuelectricdelivery.com/electricity/teem/consumer/res/

$1,000 to Upgrade Your HVAC Equipment
Pedernales Electric Cooperative offers equipment rebates to its members who install energy efficient HVAC equipment. Eligible equipment includes:  A/C systems with a gas furnace ($225 per unit); air-to-air heat pumps with electric backup ($350 per unit); dual-fuel heat pumps and ground-source or water-source heat pumps ($1,000 per unit).  The rebate only applies to replacement equipment, and both indoor and outdoor units must be replaced on the same installation date to be eligible for rebates. The replacement of those systems must include the outside condensing unit, indoor evaporator coil, fan section, and heating system (except those with a gas furnace). No partial replacement systems will be eligible for rebates. Contact:  Conservation Section, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, PO Box 1, Johnson City, TX 78636-0001; 888-554-4732, ext. 5248 or 512-219-2613; http://www.pec.coop/Services/HVACRebate.aspx and http://www.pec.coop/Documents/HVACRebate.pdf

100% Property Tax Exemption for Being Energy Efficient
The Texas property tax code allows an exemption of the amount of the appraised property value that arises from the installation or construction of a solar or wind-powered energy device that is primarily for the production and distribution of thermal, mechanical, or electrical energy for on-site use, or devices used to store that energy. To learn more, contact:  Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conservation Office, 111 East 17th Street, Room 1114, Austin, TX 78774; 512-463-1889; Fax:  512-475-2569; http://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/re_incentives.htm
Application:  Use Texas Property Tax Form 50-123 "Exemption Application for Solar or Wind-Powered Energy Devices" to claim this exemption: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/50-123.pdf

$1,575 Total Rebates for Energy Home Improvements
Texas Gas Service offers an incentive for its residential customers within the Austin and Sunset Valley city limits to install new central furnaces, hydronic water heaters, high efficiency gas water heaters (tank and tankless), duct repair/sealing and attic insulation. Residential customers must have the base gas service rate AUST I/S, SUNV I/S or ABIA I/S to be eligible. Incentives vary widely but are capped at $1,575 total.  Texas Gas Service also offers a program for their low-income customers. Incentives include the installation and/or replacement of space heaters, wall furnaces or central furnaces; the provision of free weatherization services; and installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Learn more by contacting:  Texas Gas Service, Conservation Programs, 5613 Avenue F, Austin, TX 78751; 512-974-7827; Fax:  512-465-1186; http://www.oneok.com/tgs/about/conservation/tgs_residential.jsp

Up to $150 Energy Rebates for Builders & Raters
Texas-New Mexico Power offers incentives to builders and raters of Energy Star Certified homes in the TNMP electric distribution area. Incentives are provided to builders and raters who are already participating in the TXU Energy and CenterPoint Energy ENERGY STAR New Home programs. Currently, Frontier will pay $100 to a builder, and another $25 to the rater of record, for each qualified ENERGY STAR.  If the home is eligible for the Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credit, an additional payment of $50 will by paid to the builder. The builder and rater must be independent entities to qualify for the maximum payment.  Contact: Texas-New Mexico Power Company, 1515 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste. 110, Austin, TX 78746-6544; 512-458-8954 or 817-377-5579; http://www.tnpeefficiency.com/energystar/esindex.shtml

Reduce Your Energy Costs with These Incentives
Texas-New Mexico Power's (TNMP) Residential and Small Commercial Standard Offer Program provides incentives for the installation of a wide range of measures that reduce customer energy costs, reduce peak demand and save energy for residential and small commercial customers. Residential/Small Commercial customers may receive an incentive of $278/kW or $0.095/kWh saved. "Hard-to-reach" customers, defined as those customers with a total household income of less than 200% of current federal poverty guidelines, may receive a rebate of $501/kW or $0.17/kWh according to their energy reductions.  Potential Project Sponsors must complete an on-line application to participate in the program. Contact:  Customer Service Rep, Texas-New Mexico Power Company, 4100 Internatl Plz-Tower II, Fort Worth, TX 76109; 888-866-7456 or 817-731-0099; Fax:  817-737-1333; http://www.tnpeefficiency.com/Res/resindex.shtml
Application:  http://www.tnpeefficiency.com/res/resdownloads.shtml

$75 for New Energy Saving Water Heater
Tri-County Electric Cooperative offers a $75 rebate on the purchase of energy-efficient electric water heaters. The rebate is valid for new or replacement units which have an Energy Factor Rating of 0.90 or higher. The minimum tank size is 40 gallons, with a minimum 4,500 watt heating element. For validation purposes, a copy of the sales or installation receipt must accompany the application.  Contact:  Central Headquarters Office, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, 600 N W Parkway, Azle, TX 76020; 817-444-3201 or 817-523-7231; Fax:  817-444-3542; http://www.tcectexas.com/waterheaterrebate.htm
Application:  http://www.tcectexas.com/Forms/water%20heater%20rebate%20form.pdf

$1,000 Rebate Total for Energy Efficient Home Makeovers
United Cooperative Services offers a one-time rebate program for new home construction and retrofit upgrades. The following equipment is eligible:  Air-Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Waste Heat Recovery System, Water Heaters, and Attic Insulation.  Water heater rebates can only be applied to electric water heaters installed in new homes. New homes may also qualify for a $150 whole-house bonus rebate if the home meets program standards. Maximum incentives are capped at $1,000 per home. To be eligible for the rebate program rebate forms and accompanying documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of construction and/or installation.  Contact:  Rebate Program Office, United Cooperative Services, 3309 N. Main, P.O. Box 16, Cleburne, TX 76033; 254-965-3153 or 817-556-4000; http://www.united-cs.com/rebates.htm
Application:  http://www.united-cs.com/PDF/2008%20Rebate%20Application.pdf

Over $80,000 for Energy Efficiency Projects
Residential & Small Commercial and Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program provides incentives to project sponsors to install energy efficiency measures in homes and small businesses in Xcel's designated service area. Contractors who install energy efficiency measures at homes or businesses that have a maximum demand of no more than 100 kW are eligible to participate in the program. Maximum incentives are as follows:
*    $31,618/Project Sponsor for Single-family Hard-to-Reach Projects
*    $15,573/Project Sponsor for Multi-family Hard-to-Reach Projects
*    $87,103/Project Sponsor for Single-family Residential Projects
*    No more than 20% of the annual program budget
*    $42,901/Project Sponsor for Multi-family Residential Projects
Contact:  Xcel Energy, P.O. Box 1261, Amarillo, TX 79170; 806-378-2887; Fax:  806-378-2869; http://www.xcelefficiency.com/Res-HTR/Index.shtml
Application:  http://www.xcelefficiency.com/Res-HTR/2008apply.shtml

Sales Tax Exemptions for Energy Saving Products
The purchases of certain energy-efficient products during Memorial Day weekend are exempt from the state sales and use tax. This amounts to a three-day tax holiday beginning on the Saturday preceding the last Monday in May (Memorial Day) and ending on that same Monday. The state exemption applies to both the state and local portion (if one exists) of the tax. Although the eligibility of some products is limited according to their sale price, there are no limitations on the total value or number of products exempt from sales tax. This incentive is available only for the following types of products that meet federal Energy Star requirements:  air conditioners with a sales price of less than $6,000; refrigerators with a sales price of less than $2,000; clothes washers; dishwashers; dehumidifiers; ceiling fans; incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs; and programmable thermostats.   Contact:  Information Officer, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Tax Policy Division, PO Box 13528, Capitol Station, Austin , TX 78711-3528; 800-252-5555; http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_836/