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Austin Energy - Commercial Solar PV Incentive Program

You getPBI Program Small and Medium Commercial under 200 kW-AC: $0.08/kWh produced Non-Profit under 400 kW-AC: $0.08/kWh Large Commercial 200-999 kW-AC: $0.06/kWh Non-Profit 400 - 999 kW-AC: $0.06/kWh 1+ MW kW-AC: $0.04/kWh CBI Program Non-Profit all sizes: $0.70/W-DC Small Commercial up to 100 kW-AC: $0.60/W-DC
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Quick facts

Incentive type
Performance-Based Incentive
Amount
PBI Program Small and Medium Commercial under 200 kW-AC: $0.08/kWh produced Non-Profit under 400 kW-AC: $0.08/kWh Large Commercial 200-999 kW-AC: $0.06/kWh Non-Profit 400 - 999 kW-AC: $0.06/kWh 1+ MW kW-AC: $0.04/kWh CBI Program Non-Profit all sizes: $0.70/W-DC Small Commercial up to 100 kW-AC: $0.60/W-DC
Administrator
Austin Energy
Applies to
Utility, Commercial, Nonprofit
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaics

Dates

Source last updated
May 21, 2025

About this incentive

Austin Energy offers two incentives on the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system to customers with a commercial Austin Energy account number. The first program is a performance-based incentive (PBI) which provides a credit on your business' bill for the power your solar PV system generates. The second is a capacity-based incentive, offering customers an up-front check for installed solar PV capacity. The incentive rate varies based on capacity of the program, though PV systems shall not be sized to produce more than 110% of the historical annual energy consumption of the connected load. In order to qualify for this program, PV modules must be new and be listed by the California Energy Commission . In addition, all equipment and installation measures must have a 10-year warranty. Participating solar contractors must obtain the appropriate permits and perform all electrical connections. Additional system conditions apply, see the above linked PDFs or program website for further details.

Data updated . Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.