San Marcos Launches Rebate Program

The City of San Marcos has now implemented two energy efficiency rebate programs: the Energy Efficient Heating/AC Rebate Program and the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program.

For Home Improvements:

San Marcos offers rebates for energy efficient heating and AC upgrades including HVAC systems, programmable thermostats, attic/wall insulation, radiant barrier and duct sealing. The program is open to City of San Marcos residential electric utility customers.
1. Customer contacts the city to schedule a free energy audit. During the audit, city staff will evaluate existing HVAC equipment, insulation types/levels, and duct leakage. Staff will make recommendations, and provide information on rebate programs.
2. Customer purchases qualified products and has them installed.
3. Within 90 days after purchase, customer submits application along with dated and itemized sales receipts.
4. The city conducts follow-up inspection to verify products have been properly installed.
5. Rebate check is issued to customer.

Read the city's rebate information sheet (PDF) for more details.

Rebates include:
Attic Insulation (sq.ft. x R-value x $0.0075)
Radiant Barrier ($0.15/sq.ft.)
Duct Sealing ($0.10/sq.ft.)

For Appliances:

The City of San Marcos offers rebates for purchase of energy efficient appliance upgrades including refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, water heaters and window air conditioning units. The program is open to residential households located within San Marcos city limits.
1. Resident contacts the city to schedule an energy audit. During the audit city staff will evaluate existing appliances, make recommendations for replacement, and provide information on applicable rebate programs.
2. Resident purchases appliances that meet efficiency specifications and has them installed.
3. Resident takes old appliances to Green Guy Recycling, and gets a receipt for drop-off.
4. Within 90 days after purchase, resident submits application along with dated/itemized sales receipts and receipt from Green Guy.
5. The city conducts follow-up inspection to verify appliances have been installed.
6. Rebate check is issued to resident.

Read the city's appliance rebate information sheet (PDF) for more details.

For complete information, visit the City of San Marcos Website.