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Texas utility · checked October 21, 2026
Austin Energy rebates
Austin Energy customers can draw on 3 offers written for this utility alone. Across the 3 upgrades with open money, the worked examples on this page add up to $2,450 for a household that is not income-qualified and $2,450 at the low-income tier.
Offers only Austin Energy customers get
Austin Energy heat pump rebate Open
Run by Austin Energy · for customers of 1 utility
- $650 (Tier 1: SEER2 15.2, EER2 11.0, HSPF2 7.8), $750 (Tier 2) or $950 (Tier 3: SEER2 17.0, EER2 13.0, HSPF2 9.0) for a heat pump or heat pump mini-split
Conditions on the program page: Installed by a participating contractor, who submits within 90 days; Replacement only, all components replaced; existing system and home at least 10 years old; Systems with electric resistance heating elements do not qualify; Manual J or Austin Energy sizing; post-installation inspection; “Funding is limited and available only to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis.”.
Source: Austin Energy: Air conditioning and heat pump rebates (page updated February 24, 2026). Last checked October 21, 2026. Official program page.
Austin Energy heat pump water heater rebate Open
Run by Austin Energy · for customers of 1 utility
- $1,000 for a qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater
Conditions on the program page: At least 40 gallons, Energy Factor 2.0 or better, installed new; An existing heat pump water heater being replaced must be 10 years old or older; Application within 90 days of purchase.
Source: Austin Energy: Heat pump water heaters (page updated July 2, 2026). Last checked October 21, 2026. Official program page.
Austin Energy home EV charger rebate Open
Run by Austin Energy · for customers of 1 utility
- 50% of the purchase price, up to $500, for a Power Partner EV compatible station
Conditions on the program page: Enroll in Power Partner EV; one rebate per enrolled device; New charger installed at the applicant's address; Apply after installation; first come, first served.
Source: Austin Energy: Home charging (page updated October 1, 2026). Last checked October 21, 2026. Official program page.
For air-source heat pump, a Austin Energy customer's example comes to $950 at most ($950 at the low-income tier). No other Texas utility has been read, so there is nothing to compare it with here; the calculator lists the rest as not covered yet.
For heat pump water heater, a Austin Energy customer's example comes to $1,000 ($1,000 at the low-income tier). No other Texas utility has been read, so there is nothing to compare it with here; the calculator lists the rest as not covered yet.
For home EV charger, a Austin Energy customer's example comes to $500 at most ($500 at the low-income tier). No other Texas utility has been read, so there is nothing to compare it with here; the calculator lists the rest as not covered yet.
Every upgrade for a Austin Energy home
| Upgrade | Not income-qualified | Low income | Counted programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | $950 max | $950 max | Austin Energy heat pumps |
| Heat pump water heater | $1,000 | $1,000 | Austin Energy water heaters |
| Insulation and air sealing | $0 | $0 | None open |
| Home EV charger | $500 max | $500 max | Austin Energy charger |
| Induction range or cooktop | $0 | $0 | None open |
| Electrical panel upgrade | $0 | $0 | None open |
Examples use a 3-ton heat pump replacing natural gas heat, 2 insulation zones or 1,000 square feet on a $5,000 project, and one unit of everything else. Nothing open was found for insulation and air sealing, induction range or cooktop, electrical panel upgrade.
Texas Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) is not launched. Federal credits for heat pumps, water heaters, insulation and panels ended December 31, 2025, and the home charger credit on June 30, 2026 (federal status). See also all Texas rebates and how rebates stack.
Rebates are set by each program and can change or close without notice; the program's own page and application decide what is paid. This page is information, not tax, legal or financial advice. Amounts last checked October 21, 2026.