Approved Oncor Electric Incentive Program Brought to You by Gorman Mechanical
Many of our customers might know that Oncor Electric Delivery is the largest electric utility company in Texas. Serving more than 10 million customers, Oncor also offers some of the largest energy incentive programs in the state. At Gorman Mechanical, we are active participants in the incentive programs, helping our customers access these programs.
What Are the Oncor Electric Programs?
Oncor offers programs for customers in residential, business, government, education, and nonprofit categories, although they focus on residential aid. All incentive programs begin with improving insulation, which is seen as the chief concern for any HVAC system. Once insulation is improved, then heating and cooling upgrades can be calculated based on reduced loads. A reduced load occurs when new units can have both a higher efficiency and a smaller installed capacity.
Two main residential programs are the Home Energy Efficiency program and the Low-Income Weatherization incentive. Because it can be costly to make these upgrades and fixes to get your HVAC system running efficiently, Oncor likes to make it possible for all Texans to be comfortable without watching their monthly utility bill spiral out of control.
Low-Income Weatherization – When a home has ineffective insulation and subsequent air leaks, the heating and cooling system has to kick into overdrive, compensating for heat gain during the summer and heat loss in the winter. To help customers minimize the risk of ever-increasing power bills, the Low-Income Weatherization program offers cash incentives for Texans who live below 200% of the federal poverty line. This allows them to improve their home’s HVAC system at low or zero cost.
Generally, the three most common weatherization upgrades a customer can access for a residence are insulation, caulking, and weatherstripping. Insulation helps increase the resistance to heat flow across a roof, wall, or floor, and should be added to the entire structure, especially in the roof or basement. Caulking creates an airtight seal for lighting and plumbing fixtures and door and window frames. And weatherstripping acts like caulking but is used in moving elements like doors and windows.
Home Energy Efficiency
Similar to the weatherization program, Home Energy Efficiency provides incentives for insulation and airtightness. However, this program is available to all Oncor customers – not only for those in a low-income bracket. If your property is rented you also are eligible, as long as the landlord or owner grants you permission.
The Home Energy Efficiency program offers heating and cooling upgrades. Because HVAC systems can leak up to 20% of the released air in circulation, you see this escaped air reflected in your increasing monthly bill. With the Oncor Electric program, you can receive up to $2500 to improve your heating and cooling with central air conditioner, heat pump, and water heater upgrades.
Gorman Mechanical Gets You Started with the Oncor Program
If you’re interested in becoming eligible for Oncor’s residential incentive programs, check in with Gorman Mechanical today. Our energy-saving equipment installations and repair services will help you save money (and earn money back) while increasing the efficiency of your unit. For more information on the Oncor Electric Incentive Program, call us today at (817) 238-1616.
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