Solar Screens and Films

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Blockout the Sun's Harmful Rays and Keep
Your Home and Business Comforatable

BPUB is committed to helping our customers save energy and reduce utility bills while promoting sustainability and protecting the environment. One of the ways we do this is by offering rebates for installing solar screens and films on residential and commercial windows.

Solar screens and films are designed to block the sun's heat and UV rays, reducing the amount of energy needed to cool your home or business. Installing solar screens or film on your windows can lower your energy consumption and save money on your monthly utility bills. Plus, you'll do your part to reduce your carbon footprint and help protect the environment.

Benefits of Installing Solar Screens and Window Film

Energy Savings. By blocking the sun's heat and UV rays, solar screens and films help reduce the energy needed to cool your home or business. This, in turn, can lead to lower energy consumption and reduced monthly utility bills.

Improved Comfort. Solar screens and films can also help improve the comfort level of your home or business by reducing the amount of heat that enters through windows. This can help regulate the temperature of your indoor space and create a more comfortable environment for you and your family or employees.

Protection from UV Rays. Solar screens and films can also protect your furniture, flooring, and other belongings from the damaging effects of UV rays. Over time, exposure to UV rays can cause fading, discoloration, and other damage to your belongings. Solar screens and films help block these harmful rays and keep your belongings looking new longer.

Residential Program Guidelines
Residential Program Guidelines

BPUB Rebate Eligibility:

  1. Applications are subject to verification. The rebate will not be paid if the verification cannot be completed.
  2. The installation address must match the address on the active BPUB residential electric services account.
  3. The applications and supporting documents must be completed and submitted within 45 days of installation.
  4. The rebate recipient (tenant/property owner) must be a BPUB customer. Property ownership will be verified using county tax records.
  5. Only one application is accepted per address per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).
  6. BPUB may discontinue the program at any time. Rebates are contingent upon fund availability

Solar Screen Rebate Program Terms and Conditions

  1. Only window screens installed in a conditioned space will qualify.
  2. Solar screens and films must block at least 65% of the Solar Heat Gain (SHG).
  3. $1.00 per square foot installed; up to $500.00 will be rebated.
  4. ENERGY STAR New Homes do not qualify.
  5. Pictures of the window with solar screens/film after installation will be required.
  6. A contractor’s installation receipt, itemizing the total area of equipment installed, product identifiers, performance rating specifications, and data on the reflectivity of the window tint will be required.

Solar Screens Rebate Program Instructions

  1. Ensure you meet both the Eligibility and Program Terms and Conditions.
  2. Complete the entire Solar Screen/ Film Residential Rebate application.
    • Option 1: Complete the Application Online (preferred method to get automatic updates).
    • Option 2: Deliver the application and supporting documents to 1425 Robinhood Drive. (No automatic updates available) Please keep a copy for your records. Solar Screen Rebate Application
  1. Provide a copy of the proof of purchase/ receipt itemizing the total area of equipment installed, product identifiers, performance rating specifications, and or data on the reflectivity of the window tint.
  2. Provide pictures of the window with the installed solar screen/ film.

Credit to the account is typically applied 3-6 weeks after receipt of all documentation. Please direct all questions to 956-983-6282 or E-mail [email protected].

Commercial Program Guidelines