Jan Klein, Conservation Coordinator                

SMEU_Info@sanmarcostx.gov

512.393.8310

Whether you are interested in making small changes, or large ones, the City is here to help.  We offer a variety of programs and information to help you achieve your energy conservation goals:

• Free Energy Audits

• Energy Efficient Heating/AC Rebate Program

• Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program  

• Links/Resources

Free Energy Audits

Through the Free Energy Audit program, the City of San Marcos provides electric utility customers with customized recommendations on how to reduce energy consumption and associated utility costs. The energy audit includes an evaluation of:

• Heating/AC equipment and ductwork,

• Ventilation systems,

• Energy using appliances,

• Insulation,

• Windows and doors,

• And more.

To schedule your Free Energy Audit, contact the San Marcos Electric Utility at (512) 393-8308 or via e-mail.

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Energy Efficient Heating/AC Rebate Program

The City of 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.

Here's how it works:

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. COSM conducts follow-up inspection to verify products have been properly installed.

5. Rebate check is issued to customer.

Energy Efficient Heating/AC Rebate Program Brochure

Energy Efficient Heating/AC Application/Guidelines

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Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

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. 

Here's how it works:

1. Resident contacts COSM 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. COSM conducts follow-up inspection to verify appliances have been installed.

6. Rebate check is issued to resident.

Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Brochure

Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Application/Guidelines

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Links/Resources

• EnergyStar

• Consortium for Energy Efficiency

• US Department of Energy

• Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use

• Home Energy Saver Online Energy Audit

• Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

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