CenterPoint Energy High Efficiency Homes™ Program for Houston builders
Providing financial incentives and assistance for constructing energy-efficient homes
The CenterPoint Energy High Efficiency Homes Program promotes the construction and certification of high efficiency homes that achieve the ENERGY STAR label, as well as other other high-performance homes.
This voluntary program provides financial incentives and other types of assistance to production and custom homebuilders who commit to construct energy-efficient homes within the CenterPoint Energy electric service territory.
This program does not pay direct incentives to homeowners.
Take advantage of exciting program incentives
CenterPoint Energy's High Efficiency Homes program provides approved homebuilders of high-performance homes with…
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Financial incentives: We offer multiple ways to earn money back by participating, and you need to meet the requirements of only one method to qualify. Although builders may dispose of the funds however they wish, we recommend they are put toward efficiency improvements to keep up with stricter year-over-year program standards.
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Energy efficiency training: Program, Operational and Technical Leaders are available to guide homebuilder partners through the lifecycle of the Program.
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Energy efficiency technical assistance: Free online training workshops and seminars focusing on energy-efficient construction best practices are held at various times throughout the year.
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Energy efficiency marketing support: Through our advertising and marketing materials, we can help your sales and operations teams promote your energy-efficient work, from communicating the benefits of buying an ENERGY STAR certified home to sharing tips on improving a homes’ energy performance.
How are financial incentives calculated?
Incentives are awarded based on a) achieving above-code energy efficiency certifications, or b) the installation of specified technologies at minimum efficiency levels.
All homes must be RESNET HERS rated to qualify for the program. Additional incentives are available if the home is able to achieve ENERGY STAR or DOE Zero Energy Ready certifications. Participating homes can also earn incentives for installing high-efficiency technology in HVAC systems and insulation as well as bonus incentives for heat pump water heaters, certified ENERGY STAR thermostats, ENERGY STAR EVSE Chargers and more. The program is designed with multiple pathways towards incentives with opportunities for bonus measures.
Simple participation requirements
CenterPoint makes it easy to get started earning incentives through the High Efficiency Homes Program.
You’ll need to build a permitted, high efficiency home within CenterPoint’s distribution territory. You’ll also need to hire a RESNET-approved energy rater to verify the efficiency through testing and inspections, as well as cooperate with information requests from program administrators.
To ensure your incentive applications are successful, you’ll need to coordinate with your energy rater and HVAC contractor to assemble necessary information.
Find all the information you need
Looking for details on incentives, participation requirements, program implementation or something else? All this and more can be found in the
High Efficiency Homes Program Guide.
Apply to participate
Gain access to rebates, marketing assistance and more through CenterPoint Energy’s High Efficiency Homes Program.
Request more information or apply to participate in the program at cnpee@centerpointenergy.com.
2021 Approved Homebuilders List
| Anglia Homes, LP |
J Patrick Homes |
| Ashton Woods Homes |
K. Hovnanian Homes |
| Beazer Homes Texas, LP |
KB Home |
| CalAtlantic Homes |
Kickerillo Homes |
| Caldwell Homes Texas, LP |
Legend Homes |
| Camillo Properties, Ltd. |
Lennar Homes |
| CastleRock Communities, LP |
Liberty Home Builders |
| Century Communities |
Long Lake |
| Chesmar Homes |
M/I Homes |
| D.R. Horton |
Meritage Homes |
| Darling Homes |
MHI McGuyer Homebuilders |
| David Weekley Homes |
Newmark Homes |
| Design Tech Homes |
Perry Homes |
| Devon Street Homes |
Pulte Homes |
| DreamTech Homes |
Riverway Builders |
| Drees Custom Homes |
Sandcastle Homes |
| Dunn & Stone Builders |
Saratoga Homes |
| Empire Builders |
Sitterle Homes |
| First America Homes |
Taylor Morrison |
| Gehan Homes |
Toll Brothers |
| GreenEco Builders |
Trendmaker Homes |
| Highland Homes |
Westin Homes |
| Infinity Classic Homes |
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*Builders must be approved for participation in the CenterPoint Energy program and must construct homes within the CenterPoint Energy electric service territory. CenterPoint Energy does not pay direct incentives to homeowners for this program.
Note: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric does not warrant construction, rating, or inspection of any home. CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric is not a party to the agreement between you and your builder, and the builder is solely responsible for the performance of the work and contract fulfillment. Funding provided by the regulated electric utility for this program is approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas in support of statewide energy efficiency efforts.
