Commercial Energy Management Services
Rebate & Incentive Program Guidelines

Step 1 - Participation Request
	Complete and submit a Participation Request Form.
	An Austin Energy Representative will contact you to schedule an initial assessment of your facility. Project related documentation, applications and additional energy related energy saving opportunities will be discussed during the initial assessment.
	After you decide which energy conservation measures to install, the next step is to solicit bids and select the appropriate vendors/contractors. Austin Energy can provide you with a list of vendors/contractors who have participated in our programs.

Step 2 - Rebate Application Process & Installation
Existing Construction/Retrofits/Renovations
	A Rebate Application accompanied by all required technical documentation on the proposed equipment must be submitted before any new equipment is installed.
	Austin Energy must perform a preliminary inspection of your existing equipment (except on DX air conditioners and motor replacements).
	After receiving and reviewing your Rebate Application, you will receive approval to schedule installation of your equipment. AE will issue a Letter of Intent for approved City Council rebate applications exceeding pre-determined City Council budgetary limits.
	Upon notification of project completion, an Austin Energy representative will schedule a final inspection to verify equipment installation.
	Qualified small business customers may be eligible to receive an additional 20% bonus rebate (excluding lighting) on all qualified energy conservation measures.
New Construction
	Rebate Applications must be submitted before 50% of the construction phase is completed. Preferably, rebate applications should be submitted before the new building receives its construction permit through the Development Review and Inspection Department.

Step 3-Rebate Payments
	If your project passes the final inspection, you will receive and sign a Check Request form to process your rebate.
	Austin Energy will process your rebate payment based on the installed equipment as documented on your Rebate Application.
	All rebates are made payable to the commercial end-user as listed on the Check Request form.
	The maximum rebate per customer is $100,000 per fiscal year (October - September) for each customer facility site. Thermal Energy Storage projects have a separate $100,000 cap. The rebate payment for each energy project cannot exceed 50% of the total job cost, including equipment, installation and tax.
	The maximum limit of $100,000 will be based on the sum of all demand-side management rebates paid to a customer/facility site per fiscal year. Thermal Energy Storage projects have a separate $100,000 cap.
	You will receive your rebate check 4 to 6 weeks from the date all the required documentation is received and the project has passed the final inspection.

Program Funding
Funding for programs is limited. Programs are offered to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs are subject to change without notice.