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In the early 1990s Texas was the country’s leader in wind energy, however much of its holdings were tied into Enron, and after the Enron scandal took place, the state fell behind. Today Texas still has a strong renewable energy presence tied into wind energy along with abundant soar energy. Their success in the renewable energy market is largely the result of their impressive renewable energy programs, wide installer base and residential along with commercial needs for solar. The majority of rebate programs are defined and put forth by independent districts, so homeowners and installers are encouraged to do their research before embarking on any solar energy application. As with other states, much of these rebates can be discovered through the permit and design step.

Although Texas does not have a mandatory net metering law in place, some utilities give their customers full advantage of net metering while others offer an alternative rebate program to property owners in their respective service districts. Currently the renewable rebate program is only available for photovoltaics, and the utility company themselves are the source that you should start with to see if any rebates are offered. One utility company offers up to $25,000 for installing a solar energy system on a home, so it is well worth a phone call. Net metering, when available is offered for a number of renewable energy applications such as: photovoltaics, wind, biomass, hydroelectric, geothermal electric, anaerobic digestion, tidal energy, wave energy and landfill gas. Rates are determined by participating utilities. One such participating utility is Green Mountain Energy.

In addition, homeowners can take advantage of locally determined Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (PACE). Which allows home, building and property owners to finance renewable energy projects by placing an assessment on the land. The amount available for financing often is paid through property taxes on a yearly basis until the system is paid off. The only way to determine if you are eligible in your area is through visiting your local government website, keep in mind each county has different rules and regulations.

Finally, Texas offers Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption for photovoltaics, solar thermal electric, solar water heat, passive solar space heat, solar space heat, solar thermal process heat, wind, biomass, storage technologies, solar pool heating, and anaerobic digestion. The exemption is equal to the additional value added to your property due to the solar energy installation. To qualify homeowners must apply through Form 50-123 the “Exemption Application for Solar or Wind-Powered Energy Devices”.

To find out more about some of Texas's Renewable Energy incentives and regulations please reference the following list.


Financial Incentives


Corporate Deduction:
  • Solar and Wind Energy Device Franchise Tax Deduction
Green Building Incentive:
  • City of Dallas - Green Building Expedited Plan Reveiw
Industry Recruitment / Support:
  • Solar and Wind Energy Business Franchise Tax Exemption
Local Grant Program:
  • City of Houston - Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
Local Loan Program:
  • City of Plano - Smart Energy Loan Program
  • City of San Antonio and CPS Energy - City Lights Small Business Energy Efficiency Program
Local Rebate Program:
  • City of Sunset Valley - PV Rebate Program
  • City of Sunset Valley - Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
PACE Financing:
  • Local Option - Contractual Assessments for Energy Efficient Improvements
Performance-Based Incentive:
  • Austin Energy - Commercial PV Incentive Program
Property Tax Incentive:
  • City of Friendswood - Commercial Green Building Tax Abatement
  • City of Houston - Property Tax Abatement for Green Building
  • Harris County - Green Building Tax Abatement for New Commercial Construction
  • Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption
Sales Tax Incentive:
  • Memorial Day Weekend Sales Tax Holiday for Energy-Efficient Products
State Grant Program:
  • Renewable Energy Demonstration Pilot Program
State Loan Program:
  • LoanSTAR Revolving Loan Program
Utility Loan Program:
  • Austin Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program
  • Austin Energy - Residential Solar Loan Program
  • Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative - Conservation Plan 7 Loan Program
Utility Rebate Program:
  • AEP (Central and North) - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
  • AEP (Central and North) - CitySmart Program
  • AEP (Central and SWEPCO) - Coolsaver AC Tune Up
  • AEP (Central, SWEPCO and North) - Commercial Solutions Program
  • AEP (Central, SWEPCO and North) - SCORE Program for Schools
  • AEP (SWEPCO) - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
  • AEP (SWEPCO) - SMART Source Solar PV Program
  • AEP Texas Central Company - SMART Source Solar PV Rebate Program
  • AEP Texas North Company - SMART Source Solar PV Rebate Program
  • Austin Energy - Commercial Energy Management Rebate Program
  • Austin Energy - Commercial New Construction Efficiency Rebates
  • Austin Energy - Free Home Energy Improvements Program
  • Austin Energy - Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Austin Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Austin Energy - Residential Solar PV Rebate Program
  • Austin Energy - Small Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Austin Energy - Solar Water Heating Rebate
  • Bandera Electric Cooperative - Residential Heat Pump Rebate Program
  • Brownsville Public Utilities Board - Green Living Residential Rebate Program
  • Bryan Texas Utilities - Commercial Lighting Program
  • Bryan Texas Utilities - Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
  • Bryan Texas Utilities - Solar PV Rebate Program
  • CenterPoint Energy - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs
  • CenterPoint Energy - Residential and Small Commercial Efficiency Program
  • CenterPoint Energy - SCORE and CitySmart Program
  • City of San Marcos - Distributed Generation Rebate Program
  • City of San Marcos - Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program
  • College Station Utilities - Residential Energy Back II Rebate Program
  • CoSery - Solar Energy Rebate
  • CoSery Electric Cooperative - Commercial Energy Efficient Lighting Rebate Program
  • CoSery Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • CPS Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficient Lighting Rebate Program
  • CPS Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebates
  • CPS Energy - New Commercial Construction Incentives
  • CPS Energy - New Residential Construction Incentives
  • CPS Energy - Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
  • CPS Energy - Solar PV Rebate Program
  • Denton Municipal Electric - GreenSense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Denton Municipal Electric - GreenSense Solar Rebate Program
  • Denton Municipal Electric - Standard Offer Rebate Program
  • El Paso Electric - SCORE Program for Counties, Municipalities, and Schools
  • El Paso Electric Company - Residential Solutions Program
  • El Paso Electric Company - Small Business and Commercial Program
  • El Paso Electric Company - Solar PV Pilot Program
  • Entergy Texas - Energy Star Homes Program for Builders
  • Entergy Texas - Residential and Small Commercial Standard Offer Program
  • Entergy Texas - SCORE, CitySmart, and Commercial Solutions Programs
  • Farmers Electric Cooperative - Residential/Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Garland Power & Light: Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Garland Power & Light: Small Commercial Lighting Rebate Program
  • Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative - Renewable Energy Rebates
  • Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
  • Magic Valley Electric Cooperative - Energy Star Builders Program
  • Magic Valley Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • New Braunfels Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Rebate Programs
  • New Braunfels Utilities - Residential Solar Water Heater Rebate Program
  • Oncor Electric Delivery - Government and Education Facilities Program
  • Oncor Electric Delivery - PV Incentive Program
  • Pedernales Electric Cooperative (Gas & Electric) - HVAC Rebate Program
  • Pedernales Electric Cooperative - Commercial Lighting Rebate Program
  • Sharyland Utilities - Commercial Standard Offer Program
  • Sharlyand Utilities Residential Standard Offer Program
  • Texas Gas Service - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Texas Gas Service - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Texas New Mexico Power Company - Solar PV Pilot Program
  • Texas New Mexico Power Company - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
  • Texas New Mexico Power Company - Score, CitySmart, and Commercial Solutions Programs
  • Tri-County Electric Cooperative - Energy Efficient Water Heater Rebate Program
  • United Cooperative Services - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Xcel Energy - Commercial and Industrial Standard Offer Program
  • Xcel Energy - Residential and Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program

Rules, Regulations and Policies


Building Energy Code:
  • Building Energy Code
  • City of Austin - Commercial and Residential Green Building Requirements
  • City of Dallas - Green Building Ordinance
  • City of Frisco - Residential and Commercial Green Building Codes
  • City of San Antonio - Green Building Requirement
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard:
  • Energy Efficiency Goal
Energy Standards for Public Buildings:
  • Alternative Energy in New State Construction
  • City of Austin - Green Building Requirement for City Projects
  • City of Dallas - Green Building Requirement for Municipal Buildings
  • City of Houston - Green Building Requirements for New Municipal Structures
  • City of Plano - LEED Standard for Public Buildings
  • City of San Antonio - Green Building Policy for City-Owned Facilities
  • Energy Efficiency Goals and Requirements for Public Entities
  • Harris County - LEED Requirement for County Buildings
Generation Disclosure:
  • Fuel Mix and Emissions Disclosure
Green Power Purchasing:
  • City of Austin - Green Power Purchasing
  • City of Dallas - Green Energy Purchasing
  • City of Houston - Green Power Purchasing
Interconnection:
  • Interconnection Standards
Line Extension Analysis:
  • Mandatory Renewable Energy Educational Materials
Net Metering:
  • Austin Energy - Net Metering
  • City of Brenham - Net Metering
  • Green Mountain Energy Renewable Rewards Program
Renewables Portfolio Standard:
  • City of Austin - Renewables Portfolio Standard
  • Renewable Generation Requirement
  • San Antonio City Public Service (CPS Energy) - Renewables Portfolio Goal
Solar / Wind Access Policy:
  • City of Austin - Zoning Code
  • Solar Rights


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