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Austin Energy Solar Rebate

$2,500 flat

Austin Energy is the Austin (Texas) municipal utility — frequently ranked among the most progressive utilities in the US for renewable energy programs. The Austin Energy Solar Rebate pays a flat $2,500 per residential solar installation, regardless of system size (with a minimum 3 kW size requirement). The program also operates one of the strongest 1:1 net metering tariffs in Texas, offering full retail rate for excess solar exports. Austin Energy customers in income-qualified categories also access the Customer Renewable Energy Solutions (CRES) program for higher rebates.

Eligibility

Who qualifies?

Austin Energy residential customers (within Austin city limits and parts of surrounding Travis County).

Minimum system size?

3 kW minimum for the $2,500 rebate.

CRES income-qualified track?

For income-qualified households (≤80% Austin Median Family Income), the CRES program offers higher per-kW rebates.

How to apply for Austin Energy Solar

  1. Find Austin Energy-approved installer

    List at austinenergy.com. Most Austin solar installers are approved.

  2. Reserve at contract

    Installer reserves rebate against current annual allocation.

  3. Install and interconnect

    Standard 1–3 day install. Austin Energy interconnection 3–6 weeks.

  4. Discount applied at invoice

    Installer applies $2,500 as price reduction.

Stacking with other programs

Stacks with federal 25D (30% post-rebate), Texas property tax exemption, and Austin Energy 1:1 net metering. The Austin combination of $2,500 + 1:1 net metering + federal 30% delivers Austin solar paybacks under 7 years for typical installs.

Frequently asked questions

Net metering details? +
Austin Energy offers 1:1 net metering at retail rate — among the strongest in Texas. Excess generation credits roll over month-to-month and reset annually.
Does the rebate scale with system size? +
No — flat $2,500 regardless. A 3 kW or 10 kW system gets the same rebate.
Why a flat rebate vs per-watt? +
Austin Energy structured for simplicity and to encourage smaller residential systems. CPS Energy ($0.60/W up to $4,500) and GP&L ($3,500 flat) use different structures.

Official program page: https://austinenergy.com/green-power/solar-solutions/solar-photovoltaic-rebates-incentives

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