Our Mission
Texas has one of the most decentralized energy rebate landscapes in the country. Programs are run by federal agencies, the state, four major investor-owned utilities, two of the largest municipally owned utilities in the U.S., and dozens of electric cooperatives — and they don't talk to each other. TexasEnergyRebates.com exists to make it easier for homeowners to find every dollar they qualify for.
Who We Are
We're an independent resource focused exclusively on Texas. We are not affiliated with any government agency, utility provider, manufacturer, or contractor. We don't take referral fees from contractors and we don't sell leads. Our goal is to present clear, neutral information so Texans can make informed decisions about home upgrades.
Why Texas-Specific Matters
Most national rebate sites flatten the entire U.S. into one experience. That falls apart in Texas, because:
- Your retail electric provider (the company you pay) is usually different from your transmission & distribution utility (the company that pays the rebate)
- Texas has no statewide rebate program — the PUCT sets efficiency targets, but each utility designs its own incentives
- Rebate eligibility is determined by service territory, not ZIP code or city limits
- Cooling drives 40–50% of an average Texas electric bill, so HVAC and building-envelope upgrades pay back faster here than anywhere else
What We Cover
- Federal incentives that apply to Texas homeowners (25C, 25D, IRA HEAR/HOMES)
- Investor-owned utility programs (Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, TNMP)
- Municipally owned utilities (CPS Energy, Austin Energy, Brownsville PUB, College Station Utilities, Garland Power & Light, Bryan Texas Utilities, and others)
- Electric cooperatives (Pedernales, Bluebonnet, Bandera, Tri-County, etc.)
- City-led sustainability and weatherization initiatives in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, and Corpus Christi
- Qualifying upgrades: HVAC, heat pumps, water heaters, insulation, cool roofing, and windows & doors
How We Stay Current
Texas rebate programs change. Annual budgets are set by the Public Utility Commission. Some programs end mid-year when funding is exhausted. The IRA HEAR rollout through SECO has been phased over multiple years. We review program details on a rolling basis and flag stale information when we catch it. If you find something out of date, tell us.