{
  "page": "https://instabids.ai/us/rebates/states/texas/solar-panels",
  "skillVersion": "3.0.26",
  "programs": [
    {
      "program": "Austin Energy Residential Solar Rebate",
      "agency": "Austin Energy",
      "who_for": "You must have an Austin Energy residential electric utility account. The solar system must be installed at the premise connected to your Austin Energy residential electric account.",
      "pays_for": "installing a qualifying solar system on your home using a participating solar contractor.",
      "amount": "You can earn a $4,000 rebate by completing our Solar Rebate Quiz (based on this webpage) and installing a qualifying solar system on your home using a participating solar contractor.* Learn more below.",
      "status": "open",
      "status_quote": "You can earn a $4,000 rebate by completing our Solar Rebate Quiz (based on this webpage) and installing a qualifying solar system on your home using a participating solar contractor.* Learn more below.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-11-06",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://austinenergy.com/green-power/solar-solutions/for-your-home",
      "source_url": "https://austinenergy.com/green-power/solar-solutions/for-your-home"
    },
    {
      "program": "San Marcos Solar PV Rebate",
      "agency": "City of San Marcos Electric Utility",
      "who_for": "The rebate applicant must be both the property owner and the electric utility customer. Customer must have at\nleast twelve months of electric usage history at the current address. Single-family homes must meet minimum\nenergy efficiency criteria in order to qualify. Rebate is not applicable to systems less than 1 kW, or systems\nsized to produce more than 100% of the annual energy consumption.",
      "pays_for": "grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems",
      "amount": "$1.00 per watt up to $2,500 for single-family residential customers. $1.00 per watt up to $5,000 for commercial\ncustomers. Rebate may not exceed 50% of installed cost.",
      "status": "open",
      "status_quote": "Program is open to existing SMTX Utility customers with an account in good standing.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-11-06",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://sanmarcostx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15575/DG-Rebate-Program-Info-and-App-Aug-2022?bidId=",
      "source_url": "https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/3720/Energy-Rebate-Programs"
    },
    {
      "program": "Solar Exemptions — Travis Central Appraisal District",
      "agency": "Travis Central Appraisal District",
      "who_for": "In order to be eligible for this exemption, a property owner must own the property and system on January 1 of the year. Leased systems do not qualify for an exemption. However, leased systems are considered personal property and should not be taxed as part of your real property.",
      "pays_for": "exemptions on the installation or construction of solar and wind-powered energy devices",
      "amount": "Amount not stated by Travis Central Appraisal District (read 2026-11-06)",
      "status": "open",
      "status_quote": "Exemption applications can be submitted using our online portal. Property owners will be prompted to create a new login by using an email address and password.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-11-06",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://travis.prodigycad.com/public-portal/sign-in",
      "source_url": "https://traviscad.org/solar"
    },
    {
      "program": "Residential Clean Energy Credit",
      "agency": "Internal Revenue Service",
      "who_for": "You may claim the residential clean energy credit for improvements to your main home, whether you own or rent it. Your main home is generally where you live most of the time. The credit applies to new or existing homes located in the United States.",
      "pays_for": "Solar electric panels",
      "amount": "The Residential Clean Energy Credit equals 30% of the costs of new, qualified clean energy property for your home installed anytime from 2022 through December 31, 2025.",
      "status": "ended",
      "status_quote": "The credit is not available for any property placed in service after December 31, 2025.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-10-17",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-5695",
      "source_url": "https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/residential-clean-energy-credit"
    }
  ],
  "byState": []
}