Maximize Your Investment With Available Rebates and Tax Credits
Home repairs and upgrades don’t always happen on a planned schedule. When the time comes, we want to make sure our clients are getting every dollar of value available to them. That starts with knowing what incentives exist and how to access them.
The ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder is one of the best tools available for San Antonio homeowners looking to offset the cost of energy-efficient upgrades. It pulls together incentives offered by your utility company, the state of Texas, and in some cases your local municipality. Input your location and the type of improvement you’re making, and it shows you what’s currently available.
As a Hunter Service Group client, we make it even easier. Below is a breakdown of the most common credits and rebates our clients apply for, along with some less commonly known programs that are still worth exploring.
Most Popular Credits Our Clients Apply For
Thermostat Rewards
San Antonio homeowners served by CPS Energy or Bandera Electric Cooperative may be eligible for rebates on qualifying smart thermostat installations. These programs reward customers for upgrading to devices that improve energy efficiency and support grid management during peak demand periods.
- Thermostat Rewards (CPS Energy)
- ThermostatWiFi Thermostat Rewards Rewards (BEC)
EV Charger Incentives
With EV adoption growing across the San Antonio area, both utility-based rebates and federal tax credits are available for qualifying EV charger installations. These incentives can significantly reduce the upfront cost of adding a home charging station.
High-Efficiency Air Conditioners
Upgrading to a qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioner may make homeowners eligible for a federal tax credit. Given the demands that San Antonio summers place on cooling systems, this is one of the more impactful upgrades available.
Heat Pump Upgrades
Air-source heat pumps qualify for federal tax credits and are an increasingly popular upgrade for homeowners looking to improve both heating and cooling efficiency in a single system.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
A qualifying electrical panel upgrade may be eligible for a federal tax credit, particularly when it’s part of a broader energy-efficiency improvement project in the home.
Insulation Upgrades
Improving home insulation reduces the load on both heating and cooling systems and qualifies for a federal tax credit. It’s one of the more straightforward upgrades with a clear return on investment.
Less Common, But Still Available
These programs don’t come up as often, but they’re worth reviewing depending on the upgrades planned for your home.
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heat pump water heaters are significantly more efficient than standard electric models and qualify for a federal tax credit that can offset a meaningful portion of the installation cost.
High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heaters
Qualifying on-demand natural gas water heaters may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Tankless models in particular tend to meet the efficiency thresholds required.
High-Efficiency Natural Gas Furnaces
If a furnace replacement is on the horizon, choosing a qualifying high-efficiency model can make the upgrade eligible for a federal tax credit.
Home Energy Audits
A professional home energy audit can itself qualify for a federal tax credit. It’s also a useful starting point for identifying which upgrades will deliver the greatest efficiency gains and potential incentive value.
Flexible Financing to Help You Move Forward
At Hunter Service Group, we understand that home upgrades and repairs don’t always align with the timing of your budget. That’s why we offer flexible payment options designed to make it easier to address home improvement needs without delay.
We work with several trusted lending partners to provide financing solutions that fit a range of financial situations:
- GoodLeap — Get preapproved quickly and move forward with your project
- GreenSky
- Synchrony
- Turns
Whether you’re planning a single upgrade or a larger home improvement project, our team can walk you through available financing options alongside any applicable rebates and credits to help you maximize the overall value of your investment.
If you’re ready to move forward with an energy-efficient upgrade, contact our team today and we’ll help you identify the best path forward.