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State Energy Conservation Office

SECO partners with Texas local governments, county governments, public K-12 schools, public institutions of higher education and state agencies to reduce utility costs and maximize efficiency. SECO also adopts energy codes for single-family residential, commercial and state-funded buildings.

News and Announcements

Notice of Loan Fund Avalability - LoanSTAR Program

Applications for the LoanSTAR Program must be received by Aug. 31, 2025, 2 p.m. CDT.

SECO Begins Home Energy Rebates RFP Drafting

The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has submitted both the Home Efficiency Rebates 50121 and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates 50122 for Department of Energy approval and entered the drafting phase for the Home Energy Rebates Request for Proposals. All questions from potential vendors and partners will be shared with the lead purchaser for the question-and-answer portion of the solicitation. Community individuals can still reach out with questions and concerns.

Energy Rebate Program Fraud Alert

Please note that the Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole House (HOMES) rebate program and the Home Electrification and Application Rebate (HEAR) program authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act have not yet been launched. As a result, there are currently no approved contractors for these programs. We strongly advise against entering into any agreements associated with the HOMES and HEAR rebate programs until they are formally launched and a list of approved contractors is made available.

SECO Releases Oil Overcharge Report Summary SECO is submitting the Oil Overcharge Account balances as of August 31, 2024 to comply with Texas Government Code Section 2305.023(b) requirements. Read the letter to the legislature (PDF) .
SECO Releases the Utility Management Report Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sec. 447.009, state agencies and public institutions of higher education are directed to set percentage goals for reducing their use of electricity, water, natural gas and transportation fuel and to include these goals in a comprehensive energy and water management plan. Read the letter to the Governor and Legislative Board (PDF) .