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Austin Energy,

Customer Energy Solutions,

4815 Mueller Blvd.

Austin, TX 78723-3573

  Customer Energy Solutions

  512-482-5346

  512-972-8350


Weatherize to Lower Energy Costs and Improve the Comfort, Health, and Safety of Your Home

Weatherization Assistance provides free home energy improvements to eligible customers. Austin Energy customers may qualify if their home is 2,500 sq. ft. or smaller; if the home improvement value is $478,195 or less (excluding land value); if the house is 10 years old or older; and if the customer meets income requirements. 

Apply online for Weatherization Assistance

Questions? Call 512-482-5346 or email Weatherization

What are Home Energy Improvements?

Home energy improvements, such as attic insulation and duct repair, are also known as home weatherization. These improvements help make your home energy-efficient, safer and healthier. The result is a home that stays cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Why are Home Energy Improvements Important?

  • Saves energy and money on electric bills
  • Improves indoor air quality by reducing allergens and indoor air pollutants
  • Seals up gaps and cracks, which helps reduces the movement of air and the entry of pests
  • Increases comfort by lowering the humidity in the home and maintaining a steady indoor temperature from one room to the other
  • Improves your home’s energy efficiency

What Improvements Will My Home Receive?

Austin Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program

The illustration shows the areas of the house that may be included as part of Austin Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program. 

1 - Health and Safety

New carbon monoxide and smoke detectors improve health and safety.

2 - Sealing Gaps and Cracks

Sealing outside doors, plumbing and electrical connections can prevent pests and pollutants from entering the home. It also keeps conditioned air from escaping outside.

3 - Attic Insulation

If current attic insulation levels are low (less than 10”), extra insulation can help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

4 - Solar Screens

Replacing existing window screens with solar screens can reduce the amount of heat that enters the home, keeping rooms cooler in the summer.

5 - Duct Repair/Replacement

Repairing or replacing ductwork that is old, damaged, or poorly sized can help fix problems with heating and cooling your home.

6 - High Efficiency Lighting

LED lighting requires less energy to operate, which can help lower electricity bills.

7 - Air Conditioning Equipment Inspection and Cleaning

Inspecting and cleaning an air conditioning unit can help it run more efficiently and extend its life.

8 - Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats let you adjust your home's temperature from anywhere using your mobile device or computer. Smart thermostats can also help you create schedules to automate your heating and cooling, saving you energy and money.

Now Offering a Rebate and Loan for the Purchase of a New Air Conditioning System

For customers who participate in Weatherization Assistance, Austin Energy offers a rebate and 0% financing for up to 10 years on a new air conditioning system. 

Please talk with your Austin Energy inspector and participating contractor during your home assessment if you are interested in rebates and financing for a new air conditioning system.

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Date last reviewed or modified: 10/31/2023