| Implementing Sector | Utility |
|---|---|
| Category | Financial Incentive |
| State | Texas |
| Incentive Type | Rebate Program |
| Web Site | https://www.cityofdenton.com/344/DME-Residential-Customers |
| Administrator | Denton Municipal Electric |
| Utilities | City of Denton |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Radiant Barriers, Solar Screens, E-Bikes |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies | Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE, Insulation, HVAC |
| Eligible Electric Vehicle Technologies | Passenger Electric Vehicles |
| Applicable Sectors | Construction, Municipal Utilities, Residential, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential |
| Incentive Amount |
HVAC: $1500 - $2500/unit HVAC Tune Up: 50% of invoice, up to $100/unit Smart Thermostat: 100% of invoice, up to $100/unit Weatherization Materials: 50% of invoice, up to $100 Radiant Barrier: 20% of invoice, up to $300 Attic Insulation: 50% of invoice, up to $1500/unit Air Duct: 30% of invoice, up to $400/unit Solar Screens: 50% of invoice, up to $500/unit Windows: 30% of invoice, up to $1500/unit E-Bike: 50% of invoice, up to $1,000 Electric Vehicle: $1500 Solar Water Heater: 30% of invoice, up to $300/unit |
| Maximum Incentive | See program website. |
| Equipment Requirements |
Solar screens: Must block at least 90 percent of the solar heat gain Windows: U-factor 0.29 or less; SHGC of 0.30 or less Attic Insulation: R-38 or higher (retrofit); R-49 or higher (new) Interconnected Photovoltaic (PV): Minimum 3kW PV install |
| Installation Requirements | The installer that installs the prescribed and approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered as a DME Authorized Installer at the time of the installation. |
Denton Municipal Electric pays residential and small commercial customers to reduce energy demand and consumption in order to reduce the utility bills of DME customers, reduce peak load, reduce emissions, and promote energy conservation. The program offers rebates on the electric service bills of DME retail customers and cash incentives to builders, and applicants can qualify for multiple incentives simultaneously. Rebates are available for energy efficiency improvements, electric vehicles, solar pv and other standard offers.
An application form must be completed and sent to DME within 30 days of installation of the energy efficient upgrades. The energy efficiency upgrades must be deemed measurable and verifiable through the standards approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), which requires that complete information be recorded for each installation. The installer that documents approved energy efficient upgrades must be registered as a DME Authorized Installer. After submitting a Request for Payment, customers can expect to receive the rebate credit in 4 to 10 weeks.
The Program will be in effect each fiscal year beginning on October 1. Confirm with the utility that rebates are available before making investments. For full details, see the program manual available on the utility’s web site. For full details, see the program manual available on the utility’s web site.
