Give the Gift of Propane Appliance Rebates This Holiday Season

Everyone wants a little extra spending money for the holidays. Your customers can get cash back (in the form of a check) on select propane appliances through the end of the year.

As of mid-October 2021, the Texas Saves with Propane Appliance Rebate Program still has plenty of funds with $173,000 remaining. The Propane Appliance Rebate Program, funded by the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), helps homeowners and businesses that purchase select new propane appliances offset their costs. Whether someone is remodeling their home, building a new house, or just replacing an old or malfunctioning appliance, this program was developed to assist them, as well as be carrot to choose propane as their preferred energy choice.

2021 Rebate Amounts

$300 for new propane boiler or furnace (includes backup) $300 for new propane water heater $600 rebate cap per Texas household or Texas business

What is a qualifying installation? A new qualifying propane appliance can be installed in any of the following: site-built house, manufactured house, mobile home, or commercial property. Installations in RV’s , travel trailers or homes connected to propane community distribution systems do not qualify.

A propane safety inspection is required. Rebate applications must be received within 30 days of propane safety inspection.

How to participate?

1. Register as a participating propane marketer by registering at https://txsaveswithpropane.com 2. Upload and submit completed and signed rebate applications through our secure rebate portal. 3. Rebate check will be sent directly to the end consumer

The rebate application was recently updated for clarification purposes and can be found on pages 21-22. to check fund availability, download marketing rebate materials, reserve funds, submit rebates, and check statuses of each of your rebate applications.

Available marketing materials for download include: a flyer, social media ads, and bill stuffer. Please see Page 23 to see how you can get the word out to your customers by subscribing them to the Winter 2021 edition of Propane Living.

Rebate Tip: It is not recommended to reserve funds at this time as we have ample funds and reservations cannot be extended or renewed.

Please note: Rebate amounts and guidelines are subject to change in 2022.

Questions? Please visit https://txsaveswithpropane.com, email rebates@propanecounciloftexas.org or call 512-883-9925.

ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION to qualify for this program MUST be provided.

1. Registration with program. Sign-up at www.txsaveswithpropane.com. 2. A copy of the completed application (includes PDF and online). 3. To show appliance proof of purchase, please provide a copy of the end user's sales receipt or invoice indicating that it has been paid (ex. invoice with zero balance or marked paid) (dated after April 1, 2021). For new construction proof of purchase, our program accepts purchase contract/builder contract with home buyer, bill of sale, builder contractor's work order with the installation address, Texas Gas Check Form or Gas Appliance System Check Form.

NOTE: This form must be signed by both the rebate recipient and propane marketer. Application must be submitted by the propane marketer ONLY (on behalf of recipient).

The completed application and proof of purchase must be uploaded with accompanying required documentation via our secure web portal at www.txsaveswithpropane.com within 30 days of the safety inspection, or the application will be void.

The Texas Saves with Propane Program will only be available as long as funding is available. The Propane Council of Texas reserves the right to end this program at any time without notice.

Rebate Recipient Mailing Information (This is where the rebate check will be mailed to)

Recipient First & Last Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________ Phone: _________________________ Recipient is the  Homeowner  Commercial Client Rebate Amount: $____________ Rebate payment cannot be reassigned to propane marketer.

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the installation, inspection, or testing of the qualifying propane appliance or any associated gas system and, by issuing a rebate, makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee regarding the qualifying appliance or the associated gas system. The Propane Council of Texas disclaims any liability for any personal injury, property damage, business losses, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly arising from the installation of the qualifying propane appliance.

*** By signing this application, I acknowledge I have received and read the Rules of this program set forth by the Council. ***

Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Applications are only valid for 30 days after the safety inspection date

Propane Marketer Information (This is who performed the safety inspection and is providing propane to this residence)

Propane Company Contact First & Last Name: _______________________________________________________________

Propane Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________ Phone: _________________________

I understand and agree to all rules and conditions for participation in the program. I acknowledge that the installation at this location is eligible for this program and that the installation meets all PROPANE COUNCIL requirements. I hereby declare that I am authorized to sign this application and that the information stated herein is accurate. I also understand that as an active company representative, I am responsible for ensuring that the safety inspections performed by the company’s designated agents comply with PROPANE COUNCIL requirements. By signing this application, I a rm that this installation passed the safety inspection as defined in the program rules. I will make the consumer aware that the program will continue only as long as funding permits and that the application is valid for only 30 days after the safety inspection is performed.

This document is to be used for the Appliance Program only. Propane company forms take precedence for legal documentation.

Appliance

*Old furnace or boiler

Install Date Manufacturer/Brand Furnace or Boiler Serial #

(not bar code or item no.)

New furnace or boiler $300

Appliance Install Date Manufacturer/Brand Tankless, Standard or Power Venter

*Old water heater #1

New Propane water heater #1 $300

Serial #

(not bar code or item no.)

*Old water heater #2

New Propane water heater #2 $300

*Old appliance information is not required for new construction, only for replacements.

Total Rebate(s) Due:

Total cannot exceed $600

Type of Installation

New Construction  Replace Electric  LPG Replacement

Rebate Amount

If this is a replacement, what is the reason for the replacement? (Check all that apply)

Remodel  Appliance Upgrade  Prefer Propane over other fuel types  Malfunctioning Unit  Appliance Availability  Other:________________________________

Installation Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________ Phone: _________________________ Date of Propane Safety Inspection: ____________________

Propane Appliance Texas Installation Address

TX

Submission of the Application form constitutes a representation on the part of the participating propane marketer that the work shown on the form has actually been completed. I have inspected the equipment and performed a safety inspection at the address listed above in accordance with the standards set forth by the state regulation. As a result of that inspection, I have determined that the equipment meets all of the applicable standards, code, and regulations in Texas for authority having jurisdiction and complies with manufacturer’s installation instructions. The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT) assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the installation, inspection, or testing of the qualifying propane appliance or any associated gas system and, by issuing a rebate, makes no representation, warranty or guarantee regarding the qualifying appliance or the associated gas system. The Propane Council of Texas disclaims any liability for any personal injury, property damage, business losses or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly arising from the installation of the qualifying propane appliance.

Propane Technician’s Printed Name: _______________________________________________

Propane Technician’s Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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The Propane Council of Texas assumes no liability or reliance on this form. Forms cannot be emailed, faxed, or mailed. All forms must be uploaded to the Texas Saves with Propane web portal as there is an online component to the application process.