CPS Energy Green Shade Tree Rebate

CPS Energy Green Shade Rebate Program

October 2011 through April 2012

Through Green Shade, you can receive a $50 rebate per tree when you buy a qualified tree from Milberger’s Nursery and plant it in the right place to save on your energy bill.

 A maximum of three rebates are allowed per physical address.

 Trees planted on the west, south and east sides of your home or building provide shade from the sun during the hottest times of the day, reducing the load on your air conditioning system. Shading from trees can reduce surrounding air temperatures as much as 9° F. This helps reduce the burden on your air-conditioning system, which helps you save energy.  According to a study by the Houston Advanced Research Center, a mature medium or large tree planted within 10 to 30 feet of a building on the west, south or east side can save a home approximately 381 kWh per year, or roughly $37 per year, in energy savings.

FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE:

TREE PLANTING TIPS ANDGUIDELINES

This program is brought to you in partnership by the City of San Antonio and CPS Energy. It is funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the U.S. Department of Energy and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis