City of San Marcos - Distributed Generation Rebate Program

TX Rebate Program commercial industrial local government nonprofit residential schools agricultural institutional

Administered by: City of San Marcos Electric Utility (SMTXU)

Quick Summary

The City of San Marcos offers a rebate to help offset the cost of installing a grid-tied solar photovoltaic system on your property. You must be an existing SMTX Utility customer with an account in good standing and obtain pre-approval from the utility before installation; single-family homes must also meet specific energy efficiency criteria set by the utility. Your solar system must be professionally designed and installed to qualify for the rebate, and any excess power you generate can be sold back to the grid.

AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026

Program Details

Program ID
5117
Last Updated
3/21/2026

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors
commercial industrial local government nonprofit residential schools agricultural institutional
Eligible Technologies
solar photovoltaics wind (all) wind (small)

Program Summary

The City of San Marcos offers a Distributed Generation Rebate Program for the installation of grid-tied renewable energy systems. The Distributed Generation Rebate Program is offered to San Marcos Texas Utility customers. In order to qualify for the rebate, customers must be pre-approved by the utility. Single family homes must meet certain energy efficiency criteria determined by the utility. All systems must be professionally designed and installed. For more information, visit the program website.

Contact & Resources

Contact Email
[email protected]

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.

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