2010 Clean Energy Web.indd - Austin Environmental Directory

CELLULOSE INSULATION
INSULATION REMOVAL
Sprayed Cellulose - Our Specialty
512/282-2288
Organic Material
enerchek@att.net
Will work with Energy Conservation HVAC Contractors
Energy Conservation
Contractors and Services
In many homes, it is possible to save over half the energy
you use on heating and cooling with weatherization and
efficient equipment. The Directory analyzed a 1960s single
family home with a 1990s air conditioner and minimal
ceiling insulation. With weatherization (duct sealing, solar
screens, weatherstripping, and more ceiling insulation)
and an efficient Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) upgrade, the home saved over half its cooling and
heating energy at a cost of less than $4,000 and a payback
of less than 4 years. Savings can be as high as 72% with a
very high efficiency HVAC unit, though the payback will
be much longer because of the increased cost. While every
home is different, the majority of existing homes and apartments can achieve noticeable energy reductions.
Net Zero Energy Homes – Solar Water Heating – Design
Solar Energy - Geothermal AC - Rain Water Collection
Since 1982, the City of Austin has offered its citizens one
of the most comprehensive energy conservation programs
in the country. These programs include financial incentives and quality control. (For more information, see the
Clean Energy Section on the next page.) Many residential
energy efficiency measures are also eligible for federal tax
credits through the end of 2010. For more information, see:
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
Hill Country
Ecobuilders
512-970-1401
info@hcecobuilders.com
www.hcecobuilders.com
Homes Mother Nature
Would Live In
The Austin firms below specialize in home retrofits and
high-efficiency HVAC units.
HOME ENERGY RETROFIT SPECIALISTS
ABC Handyman Services
AC Specialists
Airtech Energy Services
All Year Heating and Air
American Conservation
A-Plus Air Cond. and Heating
ARS
Cen-Tex Thermal
Christian Brothers
City Conservation
Climate Mechanical
Conservation Services Inc.
Efficient Attic Systems
Faught Service Company
Fox Service Company
IES Radiant Barrier
McCullough Heating and Air
Strand Brothers
Wise Energy
9475 E. Highway 290
6733 Burnet Ln.
818 A Wagon Trail
7209 N. Lamar Blvd.
1706 Benchmark
2116 White Horse Trail
2306 Howard Lane, #A
837-9500
458-1175
447-1100
467-2665
335-2222
450-1980
345-4050
689-1432
476-6800
467-2689
440-0123
282-8811
(866) 428-9370
419-1066
442-6782
331-9444
280-0011
834-8628
246-6565
310-B E. St. Elmo
625 Brentwood
8312 S. Congress
2919 Wadsworth Way
8112 Ferguson
9602 Beck Circle
4300 S. Congress Ave.
1912 Bradmore Dr.
2620 Buell Ave.
819 Wagon Trail
5114 Balcones Woods, #307-287
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www.abcpest.com/austin
www.aircondspecialists.com
www.airtechenergy.com
www.allyearaustin.com
www.aplusac.com
www.ars.com
www.centexthermal.com
www.christianbrothersac.com
www.cityconservation.com
www.climatemechanical.com
www.efficientattic.com
www.faughtservice.com
www.foxservice.com
www.ies-radiantbarrier.com
www.coolmenow.com
www.strandbrothers.com
CLEAN ENERGY
Commercial Energy Management Services
Austin Energy • 482-5346
www.austinenergy.com
When cost savings make the difference in daily business
decisions, smart business organizations are looking for ways
to maintain a comfortable business environment while
achieving energy efficiency at a low cost. As a business
resource and energy management partner, Austin Energy
can offer you professional expertise to help you make the
most effective use of your energy dollars.
Existing Commercial Construction Rebates
Austin Energy offers its business
customers financial incentives to
encourage the purchase and installation of high efficiency equipment in
a wide range of technologies. Area
vendors work in partnership with
Austin Energy to help all participants select qualifying
equipment and apply for available rebate funds. Eligible
technologies include:
Photovoltaic “Sunflowers“ provide onsite renewable energy
to Applied Materials on Highway 290
Since 1897, Austin Energy, the City of Austin’s municipal power company, has been providing electricity to the
region. It provides affordable power and lowers Austin
taxes because its profit goes to support City services, and
it assists Austin citizens in another important way.
Austin Energy’s Power Saver™ Program provides some
of the most comprehensive energy conservation services
in the country. This program, delivered directly to home
and business customers, is designed to conserve energy
and save utility costs. Since the program began in 1982, it
has provided conservation rebates, low-interest loans, and
expert advice to the majority of its customers.
Austin Energy can help you complete energy conservation projects
by providing rebates that offset part
of the cost of new, more efficient
equipment. These incentives also
improve the payback period associated with conservation projects. To
participate, contact Austin Energy at 482-5346 or e-mail us
at: conservation@austinenergy.com.
Austin Energy also supplies renewable energy. The
GreenChoice® Program allows a customer to buy renewable energy from wind power and biomass at a special rate.
Austin has been the national leader in retail renewable
energy sales for seven years (from 2002 through 2008). At
the beginning of 2010, about 10,500 homes and businesses
were using this rate, with about 11% of the utility’s power
provided by renewable energy.
In This Section...
Commercial Energy Management Services
New Construction Rebates........................................... 3
Thermal Energy Storage................................................... 4
Small Business Incentives............................................. 4
Power Partner Program................................................. 4
Building Tune-up Program........................................... 4
Renewable Energy Programs
GreenChoice Renewable Energy Rate............................ 4
Solar PV and Water Heater Incentive............................. 6
Residential Efficiency Programs
Home Loan & Rebate Programs................................. 10
AC Rebates.................................................................... 10
Power Partner Program............................................... 11
Low-Income Program.................................................. 11
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Program................. 11
List of Energy-Efficient Apartments.......................... 12
The Austin City Council has called for Austin to meet a
total of 45% of its energy needs from renewable resources
or energy efficiency measures by the year 2020. This also
sets the stage for Austin to advance clean energy industries as
a source of new employment.
The following section will explain how to take advantage of our Power Saver™ Program for commercial and
residential customers. The program will save you energy
and money, while helping to protect the environment. To
find out more, call 482-5346, or visit our Web site at www.
austinenergy.com.
Clean Energy - Commercial Conservation
Lighting upgrades
Air conditioning equipment
Variable Frequency Drives
Attic insulation
Window film, solar screens, and low-e windows
NEMA Premium motors
Data Center Technologies
Guest Room Occupancy Thermostats/Controllers
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New Commercial Construction Rebates
High Efficiency Air Conditioners
• Split Systems
• Roof Top Units
• Water Source Heat Pumps
• High-Efficiency Chillers
• Air-Cooled Packaged Units
• Air-Cooled with Remote Condensers
• Water-Cooled Chillers
If you plan to build a new building or
renovate an existing one, Austin Energy
would like the opportunity to review the
construction plans, make energy efficiency
recommendations, determine rebate eligibility, and estimate the potential rebate for
qualifying equipment that is incorporated
into the design of the facility.
Electric Motor Upgrades
• High Efficiency Electric Motors
• Variable Frequency Drive Motor Controls
As of October 1, 2007 the baseline for all new construction
related incentives is the IECC 2006 energy code. Equipment installed must exceed IECC 2006 minimum efficiency
standards in order to be qualified for incentives.
Heat Recovery Options
• Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers
• Enthalpy Wheels
• Run Around Coils
• Heat Pipes
Standard rebates are offered for the equipment and
systems listed below. However Austin Energy is willing
to consider custom rebates for any technology or strategy
that reduces summer on-peak electrical demand.
Solar
• Solar Photovoltaics
• Solar Water Heaters
High Efficiency Lighting Systems
• T8 and T5 Fluorescent Systems (High Bay)
• Daylight Dimming Systems
• Occupancy Sensors
• A lighting compliance certificate is required, showing
actual and allowable lighting wattage loads.
Rebate applications must be received and plans reviewed
prior to 50% of building completion. Payment occurs after
the facility receives its Certificate of Occupancy and Austin
Energy performs a final inspection. Qualified non-profit
organizations, both Limited demand and Non-demand
customers, may qualify for an additional 20% Small Business Bonus Rebate.
H-E-B’s most efficient store to date is its newly built
grocery in Southwest Austin. Opened in May of 2006,
energy use is 45% better than building energy code requirements in Texas. A number of strategies contributed
to this accomplishment.
H-E-B Utilizes Energy Efficiency Programs
H-E-B is always looking for ways to reduce
its environmental
footprint, add value
to its operations and
pass savings on to
customers. Over the
past two years, every
store in the Austin
Energy service territory has participated
in the utility’s commercial rebate program and has made
system improvements in the stores to use energy more
efficiently.
These include use of natural daylighting supplemented
by efficient fluorescent lamps, a heat reflective roof, high
efficiency ACs and refrigeration, and an energy management system. Its reuse of waste heat from refrigeration
compressors reduces water heating energy use by about
70%. Green electricity from wind and biomass is purchased for the balance of the store’s needs.
Retrofits to H-E-B’s 17 Austin stores include changing
high-ceiling HID lamps to fluorescents, A/C replacements,
motor retrofits, relamping existing fluorescents, and new
store construction measures. These measures combined
have reduced over 740 peak kW from the grid, and resulted
in a payback on investment of less than 2 years. It has
saved enough electricity to power 300 houses.
In addition, H-E-B is participating in Austin Energy’s
Load Co-op Program. At several stores throughout Austin,
H-E-B sheds non-critical load during peak hours when
asked by AE, receiving savings on their electric bills while
lowering as much as 660 kW of peak demand (enough
for 228 residences).
Clean Energy - Commercial Conservation
Natural lighting from high windows at new store
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Thermal Energy Storage
Free Vending Misers
Approximately 40% of the energy used in
refrigerated vending machines and reach-in
coolers, and about 80% in unrefrigerated
snack machines, can be saved with the free
installation of devices called Vending Miser™, Cooler Miser™, and Snack Miser™.
This program offers large commercial customers a method of reducing
their air-conditioning expenses without compromising building comfort.
Thermal Energy Storage is a proven
technology using conventional refrigeration equipment and storage tanks
to shift all or most of the chiller operation from on-peak
to off-peak periods. Austin Energy provides commercial
customers with rebates for thermal energy storage systems
that are custom-designed to each building requirement.
Incentives for feasibility studies are available to qualified
commercial customers.
These devices use occupancy sensors to keep machines
or coolers “off” if nobody is in the area. But the devices
will turn them “on” when a customer approaches, or periodically to keep products cool. Thousands have already
been installed in the Austin area. For more information,
call 1-877-549-2774.
For more information, please refer to www.austinenergy.
com or call 482-5346.
Building Tune-up Program
Austin Energy is offering its
commercial and industrial customers, or their building owners,
the opportunity to make significant operational performance
improvements in their buildings
by participating in the Building
Tune-Up (BTU) Program. The
Program has been added to the list
of building improvements eligible
for rebates.
Small Business Incentives
The Small Business Lighting Program offers customers discounted lighting retrofits
that average over 70% of the cost. Instead of a
traditional rebate, the work is done under an
Austin Energy contract with a local lighting
contractor who is bonded and insured with
full manufacturer’s equipment warranties.
Customers have the advantages of volume discounts, avoiding bidding and contractor selection hassles, low up-front
costs, no rebate paperwork, and sales tax advantages.
Eligible building owners can receive the benefit of implementing the Continuous Commissioning® services offered
by the Texas Engineering Experiment Station’s (TEES)
Energy Systems Laboratory at Texas A&M University.
On top of Austin Energy’s extensive rebate offerings,
small businesses and non-profit organizations may be eligible for an additional 20% bonus, with the sole exception
of solar rebates. For more information, call 482-5346.
BTU is designed to achieve demand and energy savings
in commercial and industrial buildings. Typical savings
may be 15-20% annually, with a payback of 6 months to
2 years. After going through this program IBM realized
energy savings of $263,000 a year, resulting in a simple
payback of 6 months.
Power Partner Program
This program offers free programmable thermostats that
allow businesses to schedule the
“on-off” operating schedule of
the air-conditioner as well as preprogram setback temperature schedules. Additionally, the
programmable thermostats have radio-controlled devices
that can cycle off your air conditioner on about a dozen
days each summer. These Power Partner air conditioners
may be cycled off as needed for no more than 10 minutes
every half-hour from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday – Friday, June
through September.
Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Last year, all commercial rebate funding was awarded by
June, so don’t delay. For additional information contact
Scott Jarman at 482-5307.
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
GreenChoice Renewable Energy Program
The GreenChoice Program offers customers the opportunity to buy renewable energy instead of conventional
electricity, and also offers them a hedge against fuel price
increases. Thanks to GreenChoice® subscribers, Austin
Energy obtained 11% of its electricity from renewable energy
in 2010. Austin Energy sells more renewable electricity at
the retail level than any other utility in the U.S. Established
in 1999, about 10,000 residential customers and 500 commercial customers in Austin now buy green power.
Participation in the program is voluntary, offered on a
first-come, first-served basis. By participating in the Power
Partner Program, you agree to allow Austin Energy to cycle
your air conditioner during these times of peak demand.
Those interested can call toll free at 1-877-549-2774.
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These renewable sources include wind energy, landfill
methane, and small hydro. But bio-fuel, geothermal, and
direct solar are options for future supply. Austin Energy’s
Strategic Plan calls for 30% of its energy to come from
renewable energy by 2020.
When a customer signs up for GreenChoice®, the Fuel
Adjustment Charge line on the utility bill changes to a fixed
GreenChoice® line that is locked in for the long term, often
10-15 years. GreenChoice® is often higher at first. But the
fuel charge for non-subscribers is adjusted periodically to
cover fluctuating fuel costs. In recent years, conventional
fuel prices have risen considerably.
To sign up, residential customers can call Austin Energy
at 494-9400, select Residential Account Services, and then
select Energy Efficiency and Environmental Services Programs. Commercial customers can call 505-3651. Or visit
Austin Energy's Web site at www.austinenergy.com, and
click on the GreenChoice Renewable Energy Program.
Austin Solar Installers
(PV) = Photovoltaics (SHW) = Solar Hot Water
Celestial Power (PV), (SWH).........................................450-4867
www.celestialpower.biz
Efficient Alternative Energy (PV).................................507-4963
efficientaltenergy.com
Solar PV and Solar Water Heater Incentives
Entero Energy (PV).........................................................736-2038
enteroenergy.com
Austin Energy has a goal of adding 100 megawatts of
solar power to its system by the year 2020. One of the
ways to achieve this is the Power Saver Solar PV Rebate
for photovoltaics (solar cells).
Equinox Power Systems (PV) . .....................................918-9888
equinox-power.com
Freedom Solar (PV).........................................................695-6204
freedomsolarpower.googlepages.com
Residential rebates are given at a maximum of $2,500
per Kilowatt (kW) of solar. This represents about 40% of
the total cost. Rebates are capped at $15,000 per year. A
federal tax credit running concurrently in 2010 covers an
additional 30% of the installed cost. Alternatively, Velocity
Credit Union offers loans of up to $20,000 to defray upfront
costs. A prerequisite for the rebate requires the home to be
energy efficient, including attic insulation, solar screens or
windows treatments, tight ducts, low air infiltration, and efficient or solar water heating (if using electric water heating).
Green City Solar (PV).....................................................363-5181
greencityaustin.com
Gruene Energy Solutions (PV) .....................................417-8222
Lighthouse Solar Inc. (PV), (SHW)...............................476-5555
lighthousesolar.us
Longhorn Services (PV)..................................................837-4800
LonghornServices.com
Meridian Energy Systems (PV).....................................448-0055
meridiansolar.com
Radiant Plumbing Service (SWH)................................263-9988
radiantplumbing.com/solar
A typical residential PV system ranges in size from 1 to
6 kW, covering 120 to 720 square feet. The panels can be
installed on roofs, poles, or on the ground. Depending on
the size, orientation and amount of sunlight, a 1 kW system
produces 1,200 to 1,400 Kilowatt hours per year, with the
maximum output being in the summer. Rebates will be
denied because of roof shading. Other limiting factors include the age of your roof and deed restrictions in your area.
Red Spectrum Energy (SWH) . .....................................913-7107
redspectrumenergy.com
Solar Community (PV)................................................... 689-1184
solarcommunity.net
SolarTek (SHW)...............................................................291-0200
solartekenergy.com
Standard Renewable Energy (PV), (SHW)........ (877) 923-7733
sre3.com
A revised commercial PV incentive program awards a 14¢
per kWh incentive for 10 years for electricity that is produced
for systems up to 20 kW in size. Combined with a concurrent
federal tax rebate, this will have a payback of about 8-10 years.
Sunbelt Solar (SWH).......................................................617-6747
sunbelt-solar.com
Techsun Solar (SHW)............................................ (866) 765-2763
solarme.com
Texas Solar Power (PV), (SHW)....................................459-9494
txspc.com
Austin Energy is also offering incentives for commercial
and residential solar water heaters that defray electric water
heating. A solar system in Texas can produce enough hot
water to meet the majority of your hot water needs. Rebates
for $1,500-2,000 are available. A concurrent federal tax
credit in 2010 covers an additional 30% of the cost.
Clean Energy - Renewable Energy Programs
U.S. Elemental Energy, Inc.. (PV)..................................709-2975
Incentive amounts are subject to change. For updated
incentive amounts, an updated list of registered installers,
or more information about solar rebates and loans, call 4825346 or visit our Web site at www.austinenergy.com.
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Totally Cool
Heating & Air Conditioning
Custom Solar Electric
The Most Complete
Electrical Services Under The Sun
a.k.a. City Conservation / Jay’s Air Conditioning
High Efficiency Air Conditioning, Heating and
Weatherization Service & Installation
Specializing in Solar & Renewable Energy Systems
Licensed & Insured Commercial & Residential Electrician
Conventional Electric Services Also Available
Serving Central Texas Since 1982
Joe Vojkufka • 512-376-0807
www.customsolarelectric.com
customsolar@sbcglobal.net
www.ontility.com
T: 281.854.1400
info@ontility.com
3403 N. Sam Houston Parkway
Suite 303 • Houston, TX 77086
Full line Solar Product Distribution
Solar and Energy Efficiency Training
Approved City of Austin Contractor
Home Performance System Program
• High Efficiency Units • Heat Pump Units
• Certified Air Balancing • Weatherization
• Free Energy Audits
• COA Efficiency Program
Charlie Ford, Owner
.467.2689 – North
512.444.3243 – South
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Visit us at:
www.cityconservation.com
Virtus
Energy
Research
Associates, Inc.
TACLB004442C / NCI0190613
Member: Austin Independent
Business Association
Sustainable Energy Consultants
keepin' it local
906 1/2 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Mike Sloan
President
512.476.9899
sloan@vera.com
web: www.vera.com
Solar Electric Systems • Design & Installation
Helping Fellow Central Texans Go Solar Since 1999
512.448.0055
See our project portfolio at:
www.meridiansolar.com
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30% TAX CREDIT
An underground loop system and the constant temperature of the earth combine to
create a comfortable climate in your home.
Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Serving Central Texas Since 1954
9200 Waterford Centre Blvd., Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758
TACLA 000151E
UP
TO
60% ENERGY SAVINGS
FINANCING AVAILABLE
Carrier Heating and Cooling Systems use geothermal energy to tap the
constant temperature of the earth while efficiently keeping your house comfortable all year long. And now, with government tax incentives and special
financing, this is the perfect time to go geothermal.
In fact, Carrier Systems are so efficient, they usually
pay for themselves in about 5 years. Best of all, it’s a
cleaner choice for the environment. And that should
make everyone feel better. Deep down.
Carriergeo.com
Stan's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Call or email Tom Romberg, Geothermal Specialist
512-929-9393 • tromberg@stansac.com
cell 512-845-4648
Tom has been installing Geothermal systems in Central Texas for
17 years with over 250 jobs completed
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Option 1: Home Performance with Energy Star®
RESIDENTIAL EFFICIENCY
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Homeowners can borrow money for energy improvements and a high efficiency central air conditioner or heat
pump. Equipment must have a minimum 14 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, which reflects energy use)
and a minimum 11.5 EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio, which
reflects efficiency during peak demand).
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® is a program
for ensuring that your home is as energy-efficient as it can
be. Many homeowners are not getting the comfort they
are paying for. Their homes suffer from high-energy bills,
moisture problems, rooms that are too hot or cold, drafts,
and dust. Skilled companies under this program can assist
you in eliminating those problems.
Option 2: Residential Flex Option
The first step is to have a participating contractor complete an onsite evaluation of your home’s energy efficiency
to determine which improvements will give you the most
benefit for your dollar. The contractor will examine the
whole house – the windows, attic insulation, heating and
cooling equipment, and duct system.
This option is for customers who install a new central
AC system or heat pump system (14.0 SEER/11.5 EER or
higher) and include Duct System Performance Testing
All loan options are unsecured and do not require a lien
on the property. The loan will cover:
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Loans
• New energy-efficient air conditioner, or heat pump
(if home is all electric);
• Weather-stripping and caulking;
• Attic insulation up to R-38;
• Radiant barrier (reflective material installed on under
side of attic roof to block incoming heat);
• Duct improvements – Duct System Performance Testing Required;
• Duct system performance commissioning (duct leakage, duct airflow analysis, balancing, and return air
size evaluation);
• Solar screens or window film;
• Sealing of ducts and final duct leakage test;
• Installation of Low-E Windows – Energy Star® labeled with 0.27 shading co-efficient (or better)
Have an energy analysis performed by an Austin Energy Participating Company to identify which measures
are needed in your home. A list of these companies and
program requirements can be found at www.austinenergy.
com, or call 482-5346.
Austin Energy offers some of the lowest-interest loans
anywhere to encourage Austinites to invest in energy
efficiency. In partnership with Velocity Credit Union,
Austin Energy offers low-interest loans for home energy
improvements. For immediate credit pre-approval, call
Velocity Credit Union’s toll free number at 1-800-933-2029.
Customers can use the loan to install energy improvement
measures, plus energy-efficient air conditioning and heating equipment. Replacing your air conditioner and heater,
together with making key energy efficiency retrofits, can
dramatically reduce energy costs.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Rebates
This program covers the same energy-efficiency improvements as the Loan program, but it is a rebate program
that requires you to pay for the work yourself and wait
for a rebate check in the mail. A Participating Company
is required to schedule a visit to your home by an Austin
Energy representative to provide final approval of the
audit and bid before beginning any work. Austin Energy
provides attractive rebate amounts when installing energy
improvement measures and sizing air conditioners correctly
(at approximately 600 square feet per ton).
To participate, you need to have an energy audit performed by an Austin Energy Participating Company to
identify which measures are needed. A list of these companies, program requirements, and loan information can
be found at www.austinenergy.com or call 482-5346.
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High-Efficiency Air Conditioner Rebates
Austin Energy customers are eligible for a rebate when
they purchase qualifying high-efficiency central or windowunit air conditioners. In all-electric homes, heat pump and
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heat recovery water heaters, also qualify for a rebate. No
City verification is required for this rebate, and you may
purchase the appliance from the contractor or retail store
of your choice—they can assist you in applying for the
rebate. All you need to do is ask for qualifying units when
you purchase the equipment. Generally, qualifying units
must be higher in efficiency than what is required by City
of Austin’s building code. You may qualify for a weatherization bonus rebate through the Home Performance
with Energy Star® Rebate program if you are also making
weatherization improvements (such as adding insulation
or repairing ductwork).
For more information, visit our Web site at www.
austinenergy.com or call 482-5346.
Power Partner Program
Stay cool and save up to 15% on your energy bill without paying one cent! When you allow Austin Energy to
install a Power Partner-Free Programmable Thermostat in
your home, you become part of an energy-saving program
between Austin Energy and its customers called “Power
Partner.” The Power Partner thermostat plus installation,
is a $200 value and is FREE.
The Refrigerator Disassembly Line
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling
Need a little extra cash? If you have an old refrigerator
or freezer you need to get rid of, Austin Energy will pick
it up, make sure it gets recycled properly, and pay you!
It’s that simple. No fuss. No delivery charges. No trips
to the landfill. We’ll take care of everything.
When the demand for electricity is at its highest, Power
Partners agree to have their air conditioners cycled off for
short periods of time. This helps to avoid the purchase of
peak power and keeps rates low for everyone. Cycling is
limited to no more than 10 minutes every half hour from 3
PM to 7 PM, Monday-Friday from June though September.
There is NO cycling on holidays or weekends. Both homeowners and renters can participate in this program.
There’s an added benefit in turning in your old refrigerator or freezer: you could save $90 to $150 a year on your
electric bill. Older refrigerators and freezers use 2-3 times
as much energy as new ones. Energy savings could be even
higher if seals are damaged or the appliance is located in
an unairconditioned garage.
To request your new Power Partner thermostat installation, call toll-free 1-877-549-2774, or visit us on our web
site: www.austinenergy.com.
When you buy a new refrigerator or freezer, look for the
ENERGY STAR label for the greatest energy savings.
Free Home Energy Improvements
Austin Energy offers home energy improvements absolutely free to customers who are elderly, disabled, or
low-income and meet income guidelines. Improvements
can include insulation in attics, sealing and repairing ductwork, weather-stripping exterior doors, caulking plumbing
penetrations, adding solar screens, and compact fluorescent
bulbs. For safety, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide
detectors are installed as needed.
To participate, you must follow these guidelines.
• You must be an Austin Energy electric utility customer.
• Your refrigerator or freezer must be in working condition (cooling).
• Your refrigerator or freezer must be between 14–27
cubic ft. in size.
• You can turn in no more than two refrigerators, two freezers, or a combination of each appliance per residence.
• You will receive a cash incentive for each appliance
turned in, with a maximum of two per household;
• You will receive a rebate for each appliance turned in,
with a maximum of two appliances per household.
To qualify, you must be an Austin Energy customer
and occupy the home to which the improvements will be
made. Renters can qualify if they have lived in the home
for a minimum of three (3) months and the landlord signs a
rental release form. Local contractors perform all the work.
To ensure quality, Austin Energy personnel will inspect the
work when completed.
To find out how much you can receive by recycling or to
schedule the recycling of your refrigerator or freezer, call
toll-free at 1-800-452-8685 or visit our Web site at www.
austinenergy.com to schedule your appointment.
To sign up, go to www.austinenergy.com and click the
“Free Home Energy Improvements” link or call 482-5346.
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apartments from one (central) meter. While this is more
efficient than all-electric heat, the method is not as efficient
as individual gas meters because tenants do not pay the
bill directly and are not as careful about their use.
Multi-Family Conservation Program
The City’s Multi-Family energy conservation program has been working
since 1989 to help tenants reduce their
energy bills. The list here was selected
by the Environmental Directory as the
most efficient apartments. Information
was derived from participation records
in the City's Multi-Family program,
interviews with apartment staff and
knowledgeable people, and educated
estimates of the features required by
Austin’s building code when these
complexes were constructed or remodeled. However, only
an onsite inspection will confirm the information in this list.
The most energy-efficient residences are weatherized.
Most apartments built after 1985 were required to have
high levels of insulation, weather-stripping, and window
shading. But some older units have been remodeled or
retrofitted to include these features.
Advanced duct sealing programs have been instituted
in the last 3 years. Other efficiency features include
fluorescent lighting, ceiling fans, and energy-conserving
refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines. With
the exception of lighting, there is not enough common
information about these items to include in this list.
All complexes in the list participated in the Multi-Family
Program to install air conditioners (AC) or heat pumps
(HP) that cool with efficiencies of 12 SEER or higher.
FEATURE CODES
(*) = Weatherization
1 = 12 SEER AC
2 = 12 SEER HP
+ = 13 or 14 SEER AC/HP
3 = Gas Heat, Combo 4 = Gas Heat, Cen. Meter All complexes are space heated with either gas or
electric heat pumps, which are much more efficient than
all-electric heating. The most efficient residences in
this list are served by individual gas water heaters and
“combo” gas space and water heaters that are separately
metered. Many older complexes have gas supplied to all
5 = Air Infiltration
6 = Ceiling Insulation
7 = Wall Insulation
8 = Fluorescent Lighting
9 = Window Treatment
10 = Duct Sealing
Apartment Address
Phone
Features
Number
of Units
CENTRAL
Elm Ridge Apartments
1161 Harvey 473-8955 1+,4
130
Enfield Arms Apartments*
1409 Enfield Road
343-0853 1,4,6,9
10
Gables Central Park*
800 W. 38th Street
651-5700 1,3,5,6,7,9
273
Gables Town Lake*
2600 Lake Austin Boulevard
860-3000 1,3,5,6,7,9
256
Gables West Avenue*
300 West Avenue
476-9444 1,3,5,6,7,9
248
Grand Oaks Apartments *
2901 Swisher Street
472-2097 1,3,5,6,7,9
27
Park Terrace*
514 Dawson
442-6300 1,2,5,6,7,8,9
65
Sixth Street West Apartments
1616 West 6th Street
499-8013 1+,2,5, 10
20
Springdale Gardens*
3701 Oak Springs Road
928-3451 1,4
100
State House on Congress*
1221 South Congress Avenue
326-8811
1,3,5,6,7,9
287
Villas at San Gabriel*
2424 San Gabriel
963-9700 1,3,5,6,7,9
26
Villas on Guadalupe*
2810 Hemphill Park
220-0200 1,2,5,6,7,9
150
Villas on Sixth Street Apartments*
2011 E. 6th Street
314-5483 1,5,6,7,9
161
NORTH
AMLI at Stonehollow*
11900 Stonehollow Drive
490-3000 1,2,5,6,7,9
606
AMLI Scofield Ridge*
2601 Scofield Ridge Parkway
733-2200 1,3,5,6,7,9
486
Arrowhead Park Apartments*
605 Masterson Pass
437-5500 1,3,5,6,7,9
296
Austin Garden Apartments*
7401 North Lamar Boulevard
451-4514 1,2,6,9
150
Bella Sarah Apartments*
12800 Center Lake Dr.
252-0555 1+,5,6,7,9
294
Chevmoi Apartments*
12100 Metric Boulevard
339-1115
1,3,5,6,7,9
383
Colonial Village at Quarry Oaks*
6263 McNeil Road
257-7990 1,3,5,6,7,9
533
Crossroads Apartments
8801 McCann Drive
452-5987 1,4,9
92
Cypress Tree*
5608 Woodrow Avenue
469-0925 1,3,5,6
16
Limestone Canyon Apartments*
12118 Walnut Park Crossing
836-3336 1,3,5,6,7,9
260
Madison at Scofield Farms*
13401 Metric Boulevard
252-5000 1,3,5,6,7,9
260
Madison at Walnut Creek*
12113 Metric Boulevard
719-8400 1,3,5,6,7,9
342
Madison at Wells Branch*
3201 Century Park Boulevard
310-8390 1,3,5,6,7,9
300
Mandalay Apartments*
12443 Tech Ridge Boulevard
821-3900 1,3,5,6,7,9
306
On the Green*
12007 North Lamar Boulevard
836-8989 1,3,5,6,7,9
212
Stoneleigh at Gracy Farms*
2320 Gracy Farms
834-9800 1,2+,5,6,7,9
186
Verano Apartments*
11900 Hobby Horse Court
339-5700 1,3,5,6,7,9
160
Villa Del Sol
5306 Woodrow Avenue
821-3134 1+,4
23
Villas of Quail Creek *
9036 North Lamar Boulevard
837-8905 1,2,5,6,9
172
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Waters Park *
3401 West Parmer Lane
490-1100
1,2,5,6,7,9
442
NORTHEAST
Delwood Apartments*
1400 East 51st Street
374-1918 1+,4,6
12
Fort Branch at Truman’s Landing
5800 Techni Center Drive
926-8002 1,3,5,6,7,9
261
Gaston Place Apartments
1941 Gaston Drive
926-9575 1+,4
59
Huntington Meadows *
7000 Decker Lake
929-5555 1,3,5,6,7,9
200
Oak Springs Villas*
3001 Oak Springs Drive
928-2015 1,3,5,6,7,9
56
Primrose of Shadow Creek Apts.*
1026 Clayton Lane
419-1525 1,3,5,6,7,9
176
San Paloma Apartments*
12501 Tech Ridge Boulevard
836-0009 1,3,5,6,7,9
510
Spring Hollow Apartments*
4803 Loyola Lane
929-3704 1,2,6,7
100
St. John’s Village Apartments*
7607 Blessing
454-4242 1,3,5,6,7,9
156
Villas of Bristol Heights*
12041 Dessau Road
836-6424 1,2,5,6,7,9
300
Walnut Creek
6409 Springdale Road
926-3697 1+,3,5,8,9,10
98
NORTHWEST
Arboretum at Stone Lake*
9801 Stonelake Boulevard
527-8000 1,2,5,6,7,9
204
Broadstone Great Hills*
8701 Bluffstone Cove
349-7700 1,3,5,6,7,9
256
Dakota Springs Apartments*
12215 Hunters Chase Drive
506-8090 1,2,5,6,7,9
350
Hardrock Canyon *
10300 Jollyville Road
502-4000 1,3,5,6,7,9
391
Marquis at Great Hills*
10050 Great Hills Trail
418-3400 1,2,5,6,7,9
405
McClintock Apartments*
6804 N. Capital of Texas. Hwy.
346-9886 1,3,5,6,7,9
98
Presidio*
10015 Lake Creek Parkway
219-7108 1,3,5,6,7,9
250
Riverlodge Apartments*
10301 F.M. 2222
531-0555 1,3,5,6,7,9
498
Somerset Townhomes*
6800 Austin Center Boulevard
464-1996 1,3,5,6,7,9
123
Toscana Apartments*
13355 U.S. 183 North
219-8366 1,3,5,6,7,9
388
SOUTH
The Arbor*
1500 Royal Crest
444-6676 1,2,5,6,8,9
146
The Ballpark*
4600 Elmont Drive
445-9601 1,3,5,6,7,9
282
Blunn Creek Apartments*
701 Woodward
326-8588 1,3,5,6,7,9
280
Breakers of the Lake Apartments*
1500 E. Riverside Drive
444-7311
1,2,5
204
Cherry Creek Duplexes*
5510-B Fernview Road
441-6646 1,4,6,9
119
Circle S*
7400 S. Congress Avenue
445-5000 1,3,5,6,7,9
200
Country Club Creek*
4501 E. Riverside Drive
462-3300 1,3,5,6,7,9
252
Daffodil Apartments*
6009 Daffodil Drive
385-5606 1,4,6
40
Grove Place Apartments*
1881 Grove Boulevard
389-0917 1,5,6,7,9
192
Heights on Congress*
2703 S. Congress Avenue
441-1437 1+,4,9
172
Highland Hill Country*
3014 W. William Cannon
899-0101 1,3,5,6,7,9
444
Jefferson at Falcon Ridge Apts.*
500 E. Stassney Lane
326-5000 1,3,5,6,7,9
296
Metropolis*
2200 S. Pleasant Valley Road
416-7586 1,3,5,6,7,9
309
Mountain Ranch Apartments*
2425 E. Riverside Drive
462-1044 1,3,5,6,7,9
196
Onion Creek Apartments*
10701 S. IH 35
291-5550 1,5,6,7,9
393
Ridgeview Apartments*
8600 Brodie Lane
220-8211
1,3,5,6,7,9
300
Riverside Meadows Apartments*
1601 Montopolis Drive
385-9400 1,3,5,6,7,9
240
Rosemont at Oak Valley*
2800-1/2 Collins Creek Drive
326-5155 1,3,5,6,7,9
280
Rosemont at Williamson Creek*
4509 E. St. Elmo Road
916-9275 1,5,6,7,9
167
South Hill Apartments*
3819 Southway Drive
444-6014 1,2,5,9
98
Spring Valley Apartments*
2302 E. William Cannon
448-3600 1,3,5,6,7,9
233
Stone Creek Ranch Apartments*
333 E. Slaughter Lane
292-3233 1,2,5,6,7,9
198
Town Lake Student Apartments*
1109 S. Pleasant Valley
326-1040 1,3,5,6,7,9
220
Town Vista Apartments*
2201 Montopolis Drive
220-0600 1,3,5,6,7,9
280
Trails at the Park*
815 W. Slaughter Lane
280-5200 1,3,5,6,7,9
200
Villas of Cordoba Apartments*
5300 Jimmy Clay Drive
444-7430 1,2,5,6,7,9
156
Wood Ridge Apartments*
1900 Burton Drive
447-9464 1+,4
131
Woodway Square Apartments*
1700 Teri Road
693-9808 1,3,5,6,7,9
240
Woodway Village Apartments*
4600 Nuckols Crossing Road
442-1300 1,3,5,6,7,9
160
SOUTHWEST
AMLI at Lantana Hills*
7601 Rialto Boulevard
899-3400 1,2,5,6,7,9
403
AMLI Monterey Oaks*
4701 Monterey Oaks Boulevard 899-9300 1,2,5,6,7,9
430
Cliffs at Barton Creek*
3050 Tamarron Blvd.
306-2000 1,3,5,6,7,9
210
Gaines Ranch*
4424 Gaines Ranch Loop
464-2600 1,3,5,6,7,9
390
Legacy at Western Oaks Apts.*
8801 La Cresada
288-3400 1,3,5,6,7,9
252
McCarthy Lane Apartments*
5216 McCarthy Lane
478-3013 1,2,6
16
Monterey Ranch Apartments*
4701 Staggerbrush Road 892-8000 1,2,5,6,7,9
448
Sedona Springs *
4201 Monterey Oaks Boulevard 891-1400 1,2,5,6,7,9
396
Southwest Trails*
8405 Old Bee Caves Road
301-2442 1,3,5,6,7,9
160
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