Rebate Programs

The following terms and conditions apply to all BPUB commercial rebate programs:

• Programs may be modified or terminated at any time and without notice by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB).
• The rebate program is based on fund availability.
• Only BPUB electric customers may participate in the rebate program; BPUB water-only customers may participate in the High-Efficiency Toilet/Urinal rebate program.
• Each participant must be served BPUB and be metered as a commercial customer.
• Installations must be completed by all laws, codes, permits and other applicable requirements under federal, state and local authorities. Before issuing a rebate, BPUB shall conduct a site visit/audit to verify that the installed equipment is eligible for rebate. A rebate will not be paid if BPUB cannot conduct the required pre- and post-site visit/audit or verification.
• The participant is urged to seek appropriate consultation concerning any tax liabilities associated with the rebate's receipt.
• BPUB will not assume any responsibility for the performance of the equipment or equipment warranty, the quality of the work, labor and materials supplied, and the acts or omissions of the participating contractor.
• BPUB does not endorse, guarantee or warrant any particular contractor, manufacturer or installer.
• No energy savings are guaranteed due to the purchase and installation of eligible equipment.
• The participant is responsible for the rebate process, from initiation through completion. The Customer may designate an agent/primary contact; however, the Customer is responsible for ensuring that all rebate requirements, terms and conditions, and Program processes are strictly followed.
• The Customer is responsible for and must sign the Application and Terms and Conditions to participate in the GreenBusiness rebate program.
• Rebates are paid based on invoices for actual labor, material, and disposal costs for equipment retrofit/installations, not for other costs such as rebate management.
• For each project, the rebate cannot exceed 50% of the total job costs, including
  equipment, installation, tax, etc. Confirmation of the total project cost is required.
• The Customer will receive their rebate after final program approval in 4 to 6 weeks.
• Any entity/customer cannot receive more than $50,000 for energy-saving rebates and $10,000 for water-saving rebates within the same fiscal year (October 1 - September 31).
• Any entity/customer cannot receive more than $25,000 for HVAC rebates and $10,000 for Mini Split System rebates within the same fiscal year (October 1 - September 31).
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