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Authorize Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
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Austin Energy
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $23,475,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Energy Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
September 11, 2025- Council approved issuance of non-contractual solar and energy efficiency rebates during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for multifamily and commercial programs.
September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of non-contractual energy efficiency program rebates during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates.
For More Information:
Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations 512- 322-6087; Richard Genece, VP of Customer Energy Solutions 512- 322-6327.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission.
September 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
Austin Energy’s CES rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce costs associated with energy efficiency and solar installation, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. Aggregate authority for the issuance of non-contractual rebates has been requested and approved in FY2020 thru FY2026. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue non-contractual rebates that exceed the FY2027 City Manager’s spending authority to residential, multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY2027) for solar installati...
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