Power Saver™ Program
Free Home Improvements
Help for the Income Qualified
Austin Energy offers free home-energy improvements to customers with low-to-moderate incomes. Improvements reduce energy costs and enhance comfort.
If needed, Austin Energy provides materials for and installation of:
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Attic insulation |
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Minor duct repair and sealing |
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Caulking around plumbing penetrations |
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Weather stripping around doors |
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Solar screens |
General Qualifications
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You must be an Austin Energy electric customer |
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You must occupy the home you want weatherized—if you rent, you must have lived in the home for at least three months |
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The residence must be a single-family home, mobile home, or duplex |
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Homes with an appraised value of more than $150,000 (excluding land value) might be ineligible |
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Austin Energy requires documentation to verify income and/or disability status for everyone 18 and older in your home |
Renter Qualifications
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You must have lived in the rental home for at least three months |
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Household income must meet the listed eligibility guidelines |
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The residence must be a single-family home, mobile home, or duplex |
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The owner must agree to the improvements and sign an Austin Energy Rental Release Form (pdf) |
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The renter must be prepared to provide a copy of the lease/rental agreement |