Texas Gas Service – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview

Implementing Sector Utility
Category Financial Incentive
State Texas
Incentive Type Rebate Program
Web Site Texas Gas Service - Rebates and Incentives
Administrator Texas Gas Service
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Water Heat Dryer
Eligible Efficiency Technologies Water Heaters, Furnaces, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Other EE, Tankless Water Heater
Applicable Sectors Residential, Installers/Contractors, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount
  • Residential Rebates
    • Free Equipment Program: Free high-efficiency NG water heaters, furnaces, and ranges for income-qualifying residents.
    • Energy Star Home: Up to $1,000 for various upgrades.
    • NG Clothes Dryers: $225
    • Dryer Stub Installation: $300
    • Solar Water Heater: $750
    • Tankless or Super High-efficiency Water Heater: $400 - $650
    • NG Furnace: $675
    • NG Furnace Tune-Up: $40
  • Contractor Rebates
    • NG Clothes Dryers: $225
    • Dryer Stub Installation: $300
    • Solar Water Heater: $750
    • Tankless or Super High-efficiency Water Heater: $275- $425
    • NG Furnace: $675
Maximum Incentive Energy Star Home: Max. $1,000
Equipment Requirements
  • Furnace: Must have a minimum AFUE of 92%
  • NG Clothes Dryer: Must have a moisture sensor
  • Solar Water Heater: Must have NG backup
  • Water Heater: Minimum UEF 0.81

Summary

Texas Gas Service (TGS) offers incentives for its residential customers within central Texas to install energy efficient clothes dryers, dryer stubs, water heaters, solar water heaters, and natural gas (NG) furnaces. TGS also offers rebates for Energy Star Homes, provides free equipment for low-income homes, and offers water kits to all customers free of charge. 

In addition to the residential programs offered, TGS offers rebates for new construction projects through their Contractor Rebate Program. This rebate program offers incentives for NG clothes dryers, clothes dryer stub installation, tankless water heaters, solar water heaters and NG furnaces. 

A full listing of programs with incentives and requirements can be found on the program web site seen above. Only customers in certain cities are eligible for rebates, see program brochures for eligibility requirements.

Contact

Customer Service
Organization:
Texas Gas Service
Address:
1301 S. Mopac Expressway
Austin, TX 78746
Phone:
(512) 370-8243
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