TX Rebate Program

CPS Energy - New Residential Construction Incentives

Administered by CPS Energy

AI summary · 7/12/2026

If you're building a new home in the CPS Energy service area, you can earn $1,000 (with Build San Antonio Green certification) or $800 (without certification) by constructing a home at least 15% more energy-efficient than 2021 IECC standards. Start by calling 210-353-2728 to submit a pre-construction application, work with CPS Energy's team to meet efficiency requirements, and then submit final documentation after completion to receive your rebate.

CPS Energy partners with Build San Antonio Green to offer free technical support and rebates for new residential construction projects that exceed 2021 IECC standards by at least 15%; you can offer customers a $1,000 rebate with BSAG certification or $800 without it. Submit a pre-construction application to engage with the program, coordinate with CPS Energy staff to ensure your project qualifies, and submit final documentation with supporting evidence of efficiency performance to claim the incentive.

This rebate program incentivizes new residential construction in CPS Energy's service territory to achieve 15% above-code energy efficiency through partnerships with Build San Antonio Green; funding supports two tiers ($1,000 with BSAG certification, $800 without) and operates on a pre-construction application and post-completion documentation model. The program targets builders and contractors serving the CPS Energy service area and aims to drive market adoption of efficient new construction through free technical assistance and financial incentives tied to IECC 2021 compliance margins.

Program details

Program ID
4789
Effective
1/1/2010
Last updated
8/8/2025

Eligibility

Sectors
construction residential multifamily residential
Technologies
comprehensive measures/whole building yes; specific technologies not identified

Program summary

CPS Energy, in partnership with Build San Antonio Green (BSAG), offers free support and rebates to builders and contractors for new homes that are at least 15% more energy-efficient than the 2021 IECC standards. You can earn a $1,000 rebate for homes with BSAG certification or $800 without it. To get started, submit a pre-construction application, work with CPS Energy to meet efficiency requirements, and after the project is complete, submit final documentation to receive your rebate. For help, contact 210-353-2728.

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