New Braunfels Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Rebate Programs

New Braunfels Utilities offers rebates up to $3,000 for residential solar installation, up to $1,150 for high-efficiency HVAC systems, and up to $200 for ENERGY STAR washing machines, plus rebates for thermostats, landscaping, and water conservation measures. You can apply directly through NBU's website for each rebate, and the utility also provides free home assessments and bill reviews to help identify savings opportunities. Contact NBU's Conservation and Customer Solutions team for details on eligibility and application requirements for any program.

NBU's rebate programs create customer value across residential and commercial segments, covering solar (up to $3,000 residential / $26,000 commercial), HVAC upgrades (up to $1,150), water-efficiency improvements, and landscape conversions. Contractors should verify customer eligibility, ensure equipment meets ENERGY STAR or CEE ratings where required, and submit applications with supporting documentation through NBU's online portal or to conservation@nbutexas.com. NBU offers application support and accepts additional documents to streamline the approval process.

NBU's rebate portfolio spans residential and commercial sectors with tiered incentives: solar ($3,000–$26,000), HVAC ($1,150), washing machines ($200), smart thermostats ($85), and landscape/water measures ($25–$5,000, including a limited-time doubled irrigation-zone credit April–July). Funding mechanism is utility bill credit or rebate application; the program targets both energy and water conservation aligned with Comal County drought management. Program administration includes online application portals, supporting-document intake, home assessments, and bill-review services through the Conservation and Customer Solutions team.