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About these rebates
Builders and contractors can earn cash rebates by constructing new, energy-efficient homes which achieve a certain Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Score, which is a rating of energy efficiency. View the program fact sheet (PDF) to learn more.
Please review all program requirements (PDF) before applying for rebates.
Available rebates
- Homes with CenterPoint Energy gas & electric services
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These rebates require CenterPoint Energy electric and natural gas service (CenterPoint Energy natural gas heat with CenterPoint Energy electric AC).
Rebates Specification Rebate Homes meeting the Gold Star HERS Index Score of 62 or less $700 Homes meeting the Platinum Star HERS Index Score of 60 or less $1000 Homes meeting the Platinum Plus must have HERS Index Score of 60 or less AND install high efficiency natural gas tankless water heater (.90 EF or greater) $1200 - Home must utilize CenterPoint Energy natural gas for home heating (furnace) and use CenterPoint Energy electric service for cooling (AC).
- Home must meet specified HERS Index Score rating.
- Homes with CenterPoint Energy gas service only
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These rebates require CenterPoint Energy natural gas service (CenterPoint Energy natural gas heat).
Gas Rebates Specification Rebate Homes meeting the Gold Star HERS Index Score of 62 or less $350 Homes meeting the Platinum Star HERS Index Score of 60 or less $500 Homes meeting the Platinum Plus must have HERS Index Score of 60 or less AND install high efficiency natural gas tankless water heater (.90 EF or greater) $700 - Home must utilize CenterPoint Energy natural gas for home heating (furnace).
- Home must meet specified HERS Index Score rating.
- Homes with CenterPoint Energy electric service only
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These rebates require CenterPoint Energy electric service (CenterPoint Energy electric heat).
Electric Rebates Specification Rebate Homes meeting the Gold Star HERS Index Score of 62 or less $700 Homes meeting the Platinum Star HERS Index Score of 60 or less $1000 Homes meeting the Platinum Plus must have HERS Index Score of 60 or less AND install high efficiency electric tankless water heater OR heat pump water heater $1200 - Home must utilize CenterPoint Energy electric service for home heating.
- Home must meet specified HERS Index Score rating.
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How do I get started?
Ensure your plans qualify
Before construction, make sure you are eligible to participate and your building plans qualify for a rebate.
Get certified
After construction is complete, contact your local RESNET certified HERS rater to have your home rated and certified.
Apply for rebate
When you receive your certification, complete and submit the rebate application along with a copy of your HERS certificate within 90 calendar days.
What are the basic rebate requirements?
There are a few basic requirements that your new construction project must meet in order to qualify for rebates.
View full requirements (PDF)
- Utilizes CenterPoint Energy service
The home must be constructed in CenterPoint Energy natural gas and/or electric service territories. - Meets age and type requirements
The home must be a single-family detached home, duplex or end-unit townhome where only one wall is shared. The home must receive HERS certification within the dates specified on the rebate application. - Must be certified
The home must be certified by a RESNET certified HERS rater.