Texas TNMP Rebate Structure

Modified on Fri, 2 Feb at 9:37 AM

2024

Changes: 

- SEER2 requirements of 15.2 for Tier 1 and 16+ for Tier 2.

- Lighting in elective requirements removed. Must meet 2 out of 4 elective requirements for Tier 1 and 3 out of 4 for Tier 2.

- Energy Star v3.1 Certification is added as an Innovation Option for Tier 1.

- Tier 2 Incentive Amount increased to $425. 


Mandatory Program Requirements

Tier 1Tier 2
Minimum Cooling SEER2 Value15.216
Grade 1 Wall InsulationYesYes
Grade 1 Ceiling InsulationYes
Yes
5% Savings over TBRHYesYes
Passes at least one: IECC 2015 Prescriptive, IECC 2015 Performance, Texas 2015 ERI, ENERGY STAR v3.1.
YesYes
Elective RequirementsMust Meet 2 out of 4Must Meet 3 out of 4
Duct Leakage CFM/100 sq. ft. 4
≤ 4
Infiltration ACH50≤ 4.5
≤ 4.5
Average Window SHGC≤ .24
≤ .24
Average Rated Wall + Sheathing R Value≥ 15
≥ 15
Innovation OptionsOptionalOptional - Meet 1 out of 2
If you choose an innovation option, it will replace the Elective RequirementsEnergy Star v3.1 CertificationFoam encapsulated envelope (R-13 walls and R-21 ceiling) or obtain ENERGY STAR v3.1 certification
Incentive Amount$225.00$425.00
Additional Bonus Incentives - Limit of one Bonus Incentive of each type per home.
Right Sized HVAC (Submit Manual J)$50.00
ENERGY STAR Certified Smart Thermostat (Submit Model and Serial Number)$50.00



2022 and 2023

For 2022 and 2023, TNMP has reduced the Tier 1 incentive to be $225. There are no changes to the requirements (see below).


2020 

In addition to the requirements listed in the table below, the home also needs to exceed the baseline electricity performance by at least 5% and must pass one of the following energy codes: IECC 2015 Prescriptive, IECC 2015 Performance, Texas 2015 ERI, ENERGY STAR v3.1.


Mandatory Program Requirements

Tier 1Tier 2
Minimum Cooling SEER Value1616
Grade 1 Wall InsulationYesYes
Grade 1 Ceiling InsulationYes
Yes
Elective RequirementsMust Meet 2 out of 5Must Meet 4 out of 5
Duct Leakage CFM/100 sq. ft. 4
≤ 4
Infiltration ACH50≤ 4.5
≤ 4.5
Average Window SHGC≤ .24
≤ .24
Average Rated Wall + Sheathing R Value≥ 15
≥ 15
High Efficiency Lighting %≥ 90%
 90%
Innovation OptionsOptionalOptional - Meet 1 out of 2
If you choose an innovation option, it will replace the Elective Requirements
Foam encapsulated envelope (R-13 walls and R-21 ceiling) or obtain ENERGY STAR v3.1 certification
Incentive Amount$250.00$400.00
Additional Bonus Incentives - Builders can combine additional bonus incentives for a total of $75 for either tier
Right Sized HVAC (Submit Manual J)$25.00
ENERGY STAR Certified Smart Thermostat (Submit Model and Serial Number)$50.00

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