Through the Energy Efficient Heating/AC Rebate Program, City of San Marcos residential electric utility customers may receive rebates for upgrading their heating/ac systems. Rebates are offered for replacing central heat/AC systems with efficient models, adding attic/wall insulation, sealing duct systems, installing radiant barrier and installing programmable thermostats.
Through the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, the city residents may receive rebates for upgrading their home appliances to efficient models. Rebates are available for upgrading refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, hot water heaters, and window AC units.
Both programs require the home owner to have a free city energy audit prior to making any improvements. The Heating/AC Rebate Program is funded through city electric rates. The Appliance Rebate Program is funded through a federal grant program.
Tom Taggart, director of Public Services Department, said: ”The audit enables us to identify the best energy efficiency measures for your home, so we can make recommendations that will give you the most bang for your buck. It also allows us to better track actual energy savings so we know which measures give the city the most bang for our buck.
”The biggest barrier to making energy efficiency upgrades is the upfront cost, and these rebates make a big difference, especially if used in conjunction with existing state and federal rebate programs.”
