Window Air Conditioners

ENERGY STAR window air conditioners use up to 15% less energy than conventional models. Timers on the unit let you adjust temperature settings for comfort and savings.

Austin Energy offers a $50 rebate to help you purchase a new qualifying ENERGY STAR window air conditioner.

Be sure you choose the right size based on the cooling area square footage. A unit that is too large for your room will make your air conditioned space damp and uncomfortable. The benefits of getting a right-sized unit include:

• Getting the best value
• Enjoying optimal operation cost
• Removing humidity properly

Interested in learning more? Visit ENERGY STAR for details on certified window air conditioner units.

Other Energy Efficiency Incentives

We also offer rebates for the following equipment that can improve energy efficiency in your home:

• Air Conditioning Systems
• Heat Pump Water Heaters
• Pool Pumps
• Power Partner Thermostats
• Solar Screens

If your home is 10 years old or older, consider making whole-home energy improvements through Home Energy Savings. Our participating contractors can perform an energy analysis to determine appropriate energy-saving improvements for your home.

Austin Energy provides a $50 rebate on a new qualifying ENERGY STAR window air conditioner. To identify qualifying window unit air conditioners, visit ENERGY STAR's Find and Compare Products.

Prerequisites

• You must receive electricity from Austin Energy.
• You must purchase a new qualifying ENERGY STAR window air conditioning unit.
• You must submit your application within 90 days of purchase. Applications submitted beyond this time frame will not be approved.

Rebate Recipient Eligibility Requirements 

• Property owners or electric account holders that purchased and installed the equipment are eligible to receive the rebates.
• By default, the rebate payment is directed to the customer listed on the Austin Energy electric account. The rebate may also be directed to one of the below parties if all requirements are met.
  • The property owner, verified using county tax records.
  • A tenant at the property if the tenant purchased the unit.

Tips for Applying Online

• Before you submit the application, you will need to have all required information on hand.
• If your application requires supporting documentation, such as invoices or sales receipts, you will need to scan or photograph these documents and upload into the application system. The system will accept any of the following file formats:
  • Adobe Acrobat PDF (.pdf)
  • Microsoft Word Document (.doc or .docx)
  • JPEG (.jpg)
  • ZIP (.zip)
• Check your rebate status online using the confirmation (enrollment) number you receive after the application submission. You will also need your City of Austin utility account number.

Please email the Austin Energy Appliance Efficiency Program if you have questions about your rebate status or need help with your rebate application.