AEP (Central) - CitySmart Program in Texas - EnergyBot

AEP (Central) - CitySmart Program

August 11, 2025

Summary

The CitySmart Program is designed to help participants identify energy efficiency opportunities in existing and newly planned city facilities. Monetary incentives are also available to help implement the projects. The program is being offered at no cost to participants. CitySmart is a voluntary program that offers objective, third party consulting in the areas of energy usage and energy efficiency. It is important to note that no products or services are sold through the CitySmart Program. Performance benchmarking for existing buildings, master planning workshops, technical assistance and communications support are also available through this program. 

 

 

 

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Texas
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://aeptexasefficiency.com/#/
Administrator: CLEAResult Consulting
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Chillers
  • Compressed air
  • Roofs
  • Motor VFDs
  • Food Service Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount: AEP Texas (Central Division)
Air Compressor: $150/kW
Air Infiltration: $10/door sweep, $20/weatherstrip
Commercial Kitchen: $150/kW
HVAC - Chiler: $200/kW
HVAC - DX: $150/kW
LED Lighting: $200/kW
Refrigeration: $150/kW
Roofing: $150/kW
VFDs on VAV on AHU: $150/kW
Equipment Requirements: New Construction and Retrofit/Renovation projects that reduce peak kW demand

Incentives

This program has 8 incentives
Technologies: Compressed air
Sectors: Local Government, Schools, Tribal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 150.00 $/kW
Technologies: Food Service Equipment
Sectors: Local Government, Schools
Parameters: The incentive is 150.00 $/kW
Technologies: HVAC
Sectors: Local Government, Schools
Parameters: The incentive is 150.00 $/kW
Technologies: Chillers
Sectors: Local Government, Schools
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $/kW
Technologies: LED Lighting
Sectors: Local Government, Schools
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $/kW
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Local Government, Schools
Parameters: The incentive is 150.00 $/kW
Technologies: Roofs
Sectors: Local Government, Schools
Parameters: The incentive is 150.00 $/kW
Technologies: Motor VFDs
Sectors: Local Government, Schools
Parameters: The incentive is 150.00 $/kW

Contact

Name: Monica Craig
Address:
TX
Phone: (361) 881-5710
Email: mpcraig@aep.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.