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General Program Information
- The effective date is January 1, 2024. Programs may be changed or cancelled by SMU without notice. Customers should check with SMU for information on programs.
- Energy efficiency incentives are only available for properties that are within the SMU electric service territory.
- SMU reserves the right to verify installation and invoices prior to rebate being paid.
- SMU reserves the right to meter devices for which a rebate is paid to aid in determination of actual energy savings. Such metering will be at SMU’s expense.
- Rebates will not exceed 50% of equipment costs minus any manufacturers or dealer rebates. Insulation subject to limits listed in Section 1.
- Rebates will be issued to the party that paid for the improvement. If the rebate is for improvements at an owner-occupied residential or commercial property, the rebate will be paid as a credit to the utility account at that location. If that party does not occupy the residence or commercial property where the device was installed, the rebate will be applied as a credit to another utility account in that party’s name, or will be given in the form of a check. Payment will be made upon approval of completed application, receipt, and SMU verification.
- Improvements made to residential rental properties will be considered residential rebates, but will be subject to the annual commercial rebate limits.
- For rebates in excess of $1,000, the applicant may request a check rather than credit. In order to receive rebates for improvements under the 2024 program, the improvements must be paid for and/or installed during 2024. Rebates must be submitted within 90 days of invoice date or project completion.
- Customers are responsible to insure that all equipment and/or improvements are installed in accordance with all codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Rebates will be approved on new improvements only. No rebates will be approved for used items.
- SMU does not guarantee reduced usage, demand, or cost savings. SMU makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with the respect to any improvements made. In no event shall SMU be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. SMU does not endorse any manufacturer or product in this program.
- Completed applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis, until available funds are committed.
- Any income tax or other taxes which may be payable as a result of a rebate being paid (or applied to the utility account) are the responsibility of the customer.
- The decision of SMU regarding any disputes which arise in the rebate program is final.
- Customers who receive the rebate will agree on the application to allow SMU to install and operate demand response devices if the use of such devices is deemed prudent by the SMU Board of Trustees.