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Austin Energy Heat Pump Rebate

In Texas, the Austin Energy heat pump rebate provides up to $950 toward a central heat pump. A heat pump water heater rebate pays up to $1,000.

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Heat pump outdoor unit on a pad beside a stucco home in the sun, the kind of install Texas heat pump rebates help pay for
Any income: Heat pump rebate
As much as $950
Heat pump water heater
$1,000
Federal tax credit under 25C
Ended No credit applies to heat pumps installed after 31 December 2025.

Review the current rules and apply through the official site: Austin Energy Air Conditioning / Heat Pump Rebates and Heat

Austin Energy Heat Pump Rebate Amounts

The Austin Energy rebates shown here vary by system and income, and they help pay for heat pump systems and heat pump water heaters.

What you installRebateWhoConditions
Tier 1 Heat Pump & Heat Pump Mini-Split Systems (15.2 SEER2 / 11.0 EER2 / 7.8 HSPF2)$650Any incomeParticipating contractor; the new system replaces one that is 10+ years old in a home that is 10+ years old
Tier 2 Heat Pump & Heat Pump Mini-Split Systems (16.0 SEER2 / 11.0 EER2 / 8.0 HSPF2)$750Any incomeParticipating contractor
Tier 3 Heat Pump & Heat Pump Mini-Split Systems (17.0 SEER2 / 13.0 EER2 / 9.0 HSPF2)$950Any incomeParticipating contractor; CEE 2025 heat pump specifications apply
ENERGY STAR hybrid / heat pump water heater$1,000Any incomeEnergy Factor 2.0+, 40+ gallons, and a six-year warranty; gas water heaters do not qualify

Austin Energy Heat Pump Rebates: How to Claim

  • Austin Energy Air Conditioning / Heat Pump Rebates and Heat: A participating contractor files the heat pump rebate online no later than 90 days after installation. For HPWH, the customer files online no later than 90 days after purchase. Heat pump rebates need a participating contractor from Austin Energy, Manual J (or sizing guidance from Austin Energy), and a post-installation inspection.

Ask installers to provide quotes that include this rebate.

Most rebates on this page are paid through the installer or need the installer's paperwork, so the quote is where the money is settled. Tell us the ZIP code and what you want installed, and installers who work with these programs send a written price with the rebates taken off.

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