Austin Energy efficiency rebates

[Daniel Eads]

Hey y'all!

This isn't necessarily Atlassian-specific, but planet is one of the pillars of Atlassian's sustainability approach so it's semi-related :)

Austin Energy has got some pretty strong incentives through the end of August. If they're your power company, check these out:

• $155 back if you get a smart thermostat and enroll it in the power savers program (they can adjust your thermostat up a few degrees during peak demand)
• $800 for installing a heat pump hot water heater (that’s like half the cost of one brand new!), which stacks with the $300 federal tax credit - so you could install one for $400 out of pocket 😱
• up to $2,400 for various efficiency projects like adding insulation, solar screens, heat pump HVAC units, etc - which might also stack with federal tax credits

And if you're not on Austin Energy, it's worth checking whatever utility you are on to see if there are efficiency rebates to be had. The federal ones are helpful if you're doing something like replacing a water heater, as it'll pay the difference between a hybrid/heat pump one and a conventional water heater. What I find fascinating about stacking with the local rebates (if available) is that for example on Austin Energy, you'll completely pay back the investment in a heat pump water heater in 2 years, just on energy savings. Yowza!

Now's the time to get your dwelling space optimized before winter comes again.

[Colby Stauss]

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