City of San Marcos - Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program

March 30, 2023

Summary

The City of San Marcos offers an Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program for the installation of central HVAC equipment, duct sealing or replacement measures, attic and wall insulation, EnergyStar windows and doors, window film and solar screens, and EnergyStar window AC units. 

A homeowner or tenant with written consent may apply; however, only existing single-family homes qualify for the Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program. More information and application instructions for the Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program can be found on the program website.

 

 

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Texas
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/3720/Energy-Rebate-Programs
Administrator: City of San Marcos Electric Utility
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Other EE
Incentive Amount: Air Conditioner: $150 - $225 (16 - 19+ SEER)
Heat Pumps: $175 - $250 (16 - 19+ SEER)
Duct Sealing/Replacement: $0.10/sq.ft.
Attic Floor Insulation: (square feet of attic space) x (R-value added) x (0.0075)
Attic Spray Foam/Wall Insulation: (square feet of application area) x (R-value added) x (0.0225)
Windows and Doors: $1.50/sq.ft.
Window Film/Solar Screen: $0.30/sq.ft.
Window A/C: 30% of purchase price
Maximum Incentive: 50% of purchase price
Eligible System Size: See program website.
Equipment Requirements: See program website.

Incentives

This program has 4 incentives
Technologies: Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Other EE
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 50.00 % of cost
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 150.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 225.00 $/ton
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 175.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 250.00 $/ton
Technologies: Windows, Doors
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 1.50 $/square foot

Contact

Organization: City of San Marcos
Address: 630 East Hopkins
San Marcos TX 78666
Phone: (512) 393-8310
Email: SMEU_Info@sanmarcostx.gov
Name: Jan de la Cruz
Organization: City of San Marcos
Address:
San Marcos TX
Phone: (512) 393-8310
Email: jdelacruz3@sanmarcostx.gov
Name: Devin Hussey
Organization: City of San Marcos
Address:
San Marcos TX
Phone: (512) 393-8308
Email: dhussey@sanmarcostx.gov

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.