The document provides information about various energy programs offered by CSU Utilities, including requirements and details for: 1. A new home construction rebate program that requires homes be built in CSU's service area and meet insulation and HVAC standards. 2. An HVAC replacement rebate requiring units meet a minimum 15 SEER rating and permits be obtained. 3. An LED bulb rebate crediting $2 per bulb to customer accounts annually on January 1st for receipt-provided purchases. 4. A lighting rebate based on kW reduction for receipt-provided LED upgrades documented in lighting plans. 5. A smart thermostat rebate requiring internet-connected devices be used in standard HV

1. May 13, 2019Council Workshop - Energy

2. Energy Staff
Pat McIntyre
Energy Coordinator
979-764-6343
pmcintyre@cstx.gov
Brian Henry
Energy Auditor
979-764-6274
bhenry@cstx.gov

3. 1Home must be built in the CSU Electric
service area.
2HVAC system must be 15 SEER or
higher.
3
Wall insulation must be a blown
product.
4Attic insulation must also be a blown
product.
5Insulation inspection and Final
inspection is performed by Energy.

4. 1
Home must be in the CSU Electric
service area.
2
Complete HVAC system must be
replaced not including duct work.
3
HVAC system must be have a 15 SEER
rating or better.
4
Installer must apply for a HVAC
permit for the installation.
5
Installer must provide the AHRI
reference number.

5. 1You must be a CSU utility customer
with an electric service account.
2You must provide a purchase receipt
with the application for the LED
lighting.
3The rebate credits $2.00 per LED bulb
to the customer’s utility account.
4The LED rebate renews every year on
January 1st.
5The LED rebate program enables all
electric utility customers the
opportunity to participate in energy
conservation.

6. 1You must be a CSU utility customer
with an electric service account.
2The customer must provide a
spreadsheet detailing the current and
proposed lighting configurations.
3The customer must provide purchase
invoices with the application for the
installed LED lighting.
4The rebate is based on demand (kW)
reduction.
5Installing LEDs provides an added
benefit by reducing HVAC load
required during the summer.

7. 1You must be a CSU utility customer
with an electric service account.
2The thermostat you purchase must
be able to communicate with an
internet-connected wireless network.
3Your HVAC must be a standard
system, such as a split system,
package unit, mini-split system or
heat pump.
4When you apply, you must provide
the HVAC tonnage or the square
footage controlled by the thermostat.
5You must provide the purchase
receipt for the approved thermostat.

8. Personalized Energy Audits
Residential and Commercial
Personalized On-Site
Address Specific Needs
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No Charge to CustomersX

9. Customer Guide 2019