Pool Pumps

Installing a variable-speed pool pump can help you save energy and keep your swimming pool clean. Austin Energy offers a rebate to help you purchase and install a new qualifying ENERGY STAR®variable speed pool pump for your home.

Most pool pumps run at one speed. Variable-speed pumps run at multiple speeds. They work at the minimum speed necessary to effectively clean your pool. If you are installing a new pool, consider asking for a variable-speed pool pump.

These pool pumps can help you save about $450 a year in electricity. You can expect:

• Certified in-ground pool pumps use up to 65% less energy
• Ten years of reliable operation
• Quieter and more efficient cleaning
• Reduced maintenance
• Return on investment within two to three years
• A $300 rebate from Austin Energy

Interested in learning more? Visit ENERGY STAR for details on certified variable speed pool pumps and use the Pool Pump Savings Calculator (xlsx)

Participating Contractor Required for Rebate

Austin Energy requires that you use a participating contractor to install the variable speed pool pump to qualify for this rebate. Your participating contractor can help you choose the right equipment for your home.

Other Energy Efficiency Incentives

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

• Air Conditioning
• Window Air Conditioners
• Heat Pump Water Heaters
• Power Partner^SM Thermostats 
• Solar Screens

If your home is 10 years or older, consider whole home energy efficiency improvements through Home Energy Savings. Our participating contractors will perform an energy analysis to determine potential energy-saving improvements to your home.

Austin Energy offers a $300 rebate per unit to customers who install qualified variable-speed pool pumps.

To identify qualifying variable speed pool pumps, visit the ENERGY STAR Find and Compare Products webpage and search for variable speed pool pumps.

Participating contractors can provide more information.

Prerequisites

• You must receive electricity from Austin Energy.
• You must purchase a new qualifying ENERGY STAR variable speed pool pump
• You must use an Austin Energy participating contractor to install the variable speed pool pump.
• Your participating contractor must submit your application within 90 days of installation. Applications submitted beyond this time frame will not be approved.

Participating contractors must comply with all program requirements and conduct business in an honest, professional, and ethical manner. All participating contractors must abide by the Austin Energy Code of Conduct and Ethical Requirements (pdf)​.

Requirements

• All installations must reduce peak demand for electricity.
• All work must meet manufacturers’ standards and local, state, and national codes.
• The new pool pump must replace an existing pump or be installed in a new, in-ground pool.
• The new pool pump must be installed at your address.

Exclusions

• New in-ground pools and existing pools with solar heating are not eligible.

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, when the property owner submits a signed Letter of Authorization to issue the rebate to the tenant.
  • A property manager, when the property owner submits a signed Letter of Authorization to issue the rebate to the property manager.
  • If you need a Letter of Authorization, please email the Austin Energy Appliance Efficiency Program.
• Participating contractors are not eligible to receive the rebates.

The participating contractor will apply for your rebate on your behalf through Austin Energy’s online rebate processing system. Your participating contractor will need the following information for your rebate application:

• Active Austin Energy Customer Account Number
• Tax Assessor Property ID
• Heating type (electric, gas, none)
• Pool size (gallons)
• Rated horsepower
• Maximum service factor for new pool pump
• Manufacturer
• Model
• Serial Number
• Variable Speed (Yes or No)
• Invoice that must include:
  • Unit model numbers
  • Unit serial numbers
  • Installation date
  • Rebate recipient/applicant contact information (name, address, email address and/or phone number)
  • Installation address
• Letter of Authorization (if applicable – see Eligibility for details)