Summer 2024

AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Insider

AEP Texas High-Performance Home Builders,

I hope you all will join me in wishing Melissa Proske well for her upcoming retirement and thank her for her achievements managing the AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Program! Melissa has been a manager at AEP Texas for over 30 years, and her hard work and dedication has made this program the success you see today. I will be stepping in as the program manager and look forward to working with all of you. Check out our Employee Spotlight to learn more about me.

We are excited to announce that we have continued to build momentum in the 2024 Program Year. We are currently projected to incentivize 235 single family and/or multifamily homes this year with the goals of 2,273 kW and 3,731,061 kWh savings.

We have just completed several successful Parade of Homes events in the Corpus Christi, Victoria and Rio Grande Valley regions. It is always exciting to see your homebuilding skills on display and we love to see the excitement from potential homebuyers. We have one more Parade of Homes event scheduled this year in Laredo, take a look below to find out more information.

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 great summer!

Best,

Pam Osterloh

Energy & Consumer Programs Compliance Principal

AEP Texas

pdosterloh@aep.com

2024 ENERGY STAR^® Partner of the Year Award

For the twelfth year in a row, the AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Program has received ENERGY STAR's Partner of the Year award.

The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award recognizes partners that perform at a superior level of energy management, and it is the highest level of recognition by the EPA.

Our team is proud of our achievements, and we look forward to continuing to encourage homebuyers to pursue high-performance and ENERGY STAR certified homes.

AEP Texas has also earned a 2024 Market Leader Award from the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program. This award recognizes our significant commitment and success in providing ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments for families in South Texas.

2024 Hermes Creative Award

We are also excited to announce that this year's paid media campaign, "True Grit Energy Efficiency," won two Gold Hermes Creative Awards!

Thank you to ICF for their hard work and creative leadership in creating this successful and award-winning campaign. Congratulations team!

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.

2024 Bonus Incentives

Remaining Rebates Available

Upcoming Events

2024 Parade of Homes Schedule

Laredo Builders Association

October 11-13, 2024

Learn more here.

Employee Spotlight

Pam Osterloh has been a dedicated member of the AEP Texas team for over 15 years. As the Energy Efficiency & Consumer Programs Compliance Coordinator Principal, Pam plays a crucial role in ensuring that our energy efficiency programs meet regulatory standards and deliver maximum benefits to our customers. Pam began her career at AEP Texas as an Energy Efficiency Analyst. Over the years, her expertise and commitment to excellence have seen her rise through the ranks to her current position.

Her deep understanding of energy efficiency programs and her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments have made her an invaluable asset to the company. Pam has been instrumental in ensuring that AEP Texas's energy efficiency programs comply with state and federal regulations. She has played a key role in developing and implementing several successful energy efficiency programs that have significantly reduced energy consumption and costs for our customers. Pam is known for her leadership skills and her ability to mentor and guide her team. Her collaborative approach has fostered a positive and productive work environment.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking dinner with her family and going to the Corpus Beach.

Pam's dedication, expertise, and positive attitude make her a standout member of the AEP Texas team. Her contributions have not only helped the company achieve its goals but have also made a significant impact on our community. We are proud to have Pam as part of our team and look forward to her continued success.

Questions?

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

Andrea Palmer

Texas Portfolio Lead

Andrea.Palmer@icf.com

(918) 594-4582

Garrett Dorsey

Senior Account Manager

Garrett.DorseyIII@icf.com

(361) 688-2211

AEP Texas High-Performance Homes Insider