Window Treatments
Improve Comfort. Save Energy.
Solar screen and solar film rebates are available to El Paso Electric’s commercial customers.
Solar screens are fit externally to the window frame and are partially transparent. They act to reduce the amount of direct sunlight entering the window and cut down overall glare without fully blocking the view or eliminating air flow. As a result, solar screens help reduce cooling costs.
Solar films are retrofitted to the glass surface to help save on energy costs, maintain a more comfortable and productive environment, reduce interior fading, and improve exterior appearance.
The Knowledge You Need.
Available only to commercial customers in El Paso Electric’s New Mexico service area.
- Solar screens and solar film may be installed on any orientation.
- Space must be cooled by refrigerated air conditioning (DX or Chilled Water) and heated by gas or heat pump
The following pre-existing conditions cannot apply:
- Low-E windows
- Existing solar film or solar screens
- Existing awnings or curtains
- Exterior overhangs
NOTE: New Construction projects are NOT eligible to receive a rebate.
Rebate Amounts
| Facilities with Refrigerated Cooling ($/Sqft) |
|---|
| $1.00 |
Rebate Calculation Example: A facility has installed 500 total square feet of solar films, including frame and sash, on West and South facing sides of the building:
Estimated Rebate = 500 x $1.00/Sqft = $500
Commercial customers choosing to install solar screens must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a rebate:
- The screens installed must be rated to block at a minimum 70% of solar heat.
- Solar screens must be installed on the exterior of the window.
- Windows must not be shaded by existing awnings, exterior curtains or blinds or any other shading device.
- Solar screens MUST be installed on windows where the interior space is conditioned by refrigerated air.
Commercial customers installing solar film must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a rebate:
- Solar heat gain coefficient of less than 0.50.
- Windows must not be shaded by existing awnings, exterior curtains or blinds or any other shading device.
- Solar film MUST be installed on windows where the interior space is conditioned by refrigerated air.
- Must meet all applicable codes and ASTM standards (consult installer).
Be sure to review the program requirements before purchasing and installing window treatments, as EPE will not pay incentives for treatments that do not meet the eligibility requirements.
Participation Made Easy.
1. Select a contractor of your choice.
2. Take Pre photos.
3. Install your product.
4. Take Post photos.
5. Submit completed rebate application to the EPESaver Rebate Center with the following
- Invoice or Receipt*
- Pre & Post Photos
- Product Specification Sheet
* All invoices must clearly indicate the type of treatment installed, the brand of product purchased, and the total cost for materials and installation.
6. Your rebate will be mailed directly to you. Rebate checks will be mailed within 4-6 weeks of receiving the application.
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Apply Online
Save time and fill out your rebate application online. Click “Apply Now” to get started!
After registering and confirming your email address, please select the “Customer” option in the profile wizard.
You will need digital copies of your invoice or receipt and additional documentation on the work performed.
Apply by Email
Rebates can also be submitted by email.
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Rebates are issued on a first come, first served basis until funding is exhausted or the program is changed. EPE reserves the right to adjust programs at any time. All rebates are subject to approval by the Program Manager.