Energy Efficiency Programs
There are several energy efficiency improvements that you can make to your home to help reduce its energy consumption. SBEC wants to help; we have a variety of programs that can help if you are trying to reduce your home’s energy consumption. SBEC is offering the Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs for energy-efficient home improvements. Be sure to consult your contractor or SBEC’s Member Services Representative to determine which measures would be the most beneficial in reducing your home’s energy consumption. Rebates for the programs start on January 1ST and run through December 31ST, or while funds are available. Once funds budgeted for the rebate programs are exhausted, the programs will stop for the remainder of the year.
Rebates will be applied to the member’s account in the form of a bill credit.
Rebates can be downloaded from the SBEC website and filled out on your computer. You no longer have to print the rebate form and then fill it out by hand, although you still have that option. Once you finish completing the rebate application, you can then submit it back to SBEC by email. Just don’t forget to scan and attach a copy of your invoice as well as any other requested documentation. Completed rebates can be returned to SBEC by emailing them to gadams@sbec.org
Beginning in 2021, SBEC will only be offering rebates for HVAC Systems. 2020 Rebates will be accepted through March 31st. To request any of our 2020 rebate forms, please email gadams@sbec.org
2020 Rebates will be accepted through March 31st. To request any of our 2020 rebate forms, please email gadams@sbec.org
In no way does SBEC assume responsibility for the work completed by contractors listed on the SBEC contractors list. This list is provided strictly as a database of contractors available that provide services in the SBEC service territory. If you wish to be included on this list, please contact the SBEC Member Services Department at 979.865.3171 or PO Box 1208, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 which was signed in February 2018, a number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency that had expired at the end of 2016 were renewed. Tax credits for non-business energy property are now available retroactive to purchases made through December 31, 2017. Tax credits for all residential renewable energy products have been extended through December 31, 2021, and feature a gradual step down in the credit value.
Products eligible for the tax credits that have earned the ENERGY STAR are independently certified to save energy, save money and protect the environment. Use up to 30% less energy in your home by outfitting with ENERGY STAR certified products available across more than 70 categories.
The tax credit for builders of energy efficient homes and tax deductions for energy efficient commercial buildings were also renewed for 2017.
Member Services Energy Advisor
