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Fall 2023

AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Insider

AEP Texas High-Performance Home Builders,

We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all their efforts throughout the year. The success of the AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Program is built on the efforts of our Builders and HERS Raters. Thank you for the dedication that each one of you has shown to the program, our customers and energy efficiency.

As always, we are here to help so please reach out to your Account Manager with any questions.

We hope you and your families have a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward to a successful 2024!

Thank you for your continued partnership!

Best,

Melissa Proske

Energy Efficiency & Consumer Program Coordinator

AEP Texas

[email protected]

Tax Credits for Builders of Energy Efficient Homes

We're excited to see more builders showing interest in ENERGY STAR certification. Not only do you get the benefits of tax credits, but it's also a great way to make your homes stand out while adding more value for buyers.

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Section 45L Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes has been updated and extended through 2032. The base-level tax credit is tied to meeting ENERGY STAR program requirements. The tax credits cover improvements such as installing heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, doors, windows, electrical panel upgrades, home energy audits, and more. Click here for additional information.

Credits are available for the following eligible homes:

Single-family new homes: $2,500
Multifamily homes: $500; or $2,500 when wage requirements are met

Eligible contractors can submit Form 8908 to claim a credit for each energy-efficient home that was sold or leased to another person.

2023 Program Milestones

2023 Bonus Incentives

Remaining Rebates Available

Laredo Buiders Association Parade of Homes

The Laredo Builders Association had their annual Parade of Homes event on the weekend of October 13-15. This event gave potential homebuyers the opportunity to tour 16 homes from the area's finest home builders. This year's Parade was a success and a great showcase of the home builders' talents.

If you are interested in attending a future Parade of Homes event, take a look at the schedule below to see what is upcoming.

Events

2023 Tour of Homes Schedule

Coastal Bend Home Builders Association

November 4-5, November 11-12

Learn more at www.cbhba.org/tour-of-homes

2024 Parade of Homes Schedule

Coastal Bend Home Builders Association

May 4-5, May 11-12

Trainings

2021 IECC Energy Codes Training

Laredo, TX

January 16, 2024

To learn more and register, visit esl.tamu.edu/secodestraining/

Texas Energy Efficiency Learning Center

As a participating contractor, you have free access to the Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).

The EELC is an online distance-learning portal where contractors can login to take trainings on Sales and Marketing, Technical Topics, and Best Practices. Contractors are also able to view recorded webinars, demonstrations, and other program related training materials.

Many courses can also be used to meet Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements for common industry certifications, including NATE, RESNET, and BPI. All courses eligible for CEUs have a short exam and require and 80% of higher score to pass. Once you click on Catalog, you can filter courses under the "CEU Accredited" category.

Here are some examples of CEU accredited sales & marketing courses that could be valuable to you:

Master Marketing
Master Customer Service
Customer Personality Types

Click on the link to go to the EELC register and take an online course today!

Find a Homebuilder Tool

All participating builders are listed along with their websites for our Find a Homebuilder Tool, a website feature that allows customers to search discover participating homebuilder by their zip codes. Please be sure to send any information updates to your ICF Account Manager.

Questions?

We're here to help. Contact our program support team.

Greg Nettleton

Texas Portfolio Lead

[email protected]

(737) 272-6768

Garrett Dorsey

Senior Account Manager

[email protected]

(361) 688-2211

AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Insider