Heat Pumps in Austin, TX

Austin, Texas homeowners switching from natural gas & electric to a heat pump can save approximately $950 per year on heating costs. The local utility, Austin Energy, charges $0.12/kWh for residential electricity. A heat pump replaces both your furnace and air conditioner, providing year-round heating and cooling at a fraction of the cost.

Hot summers with mild winters. Standard heat pumps excel - cooling is the primary need. Both standard and cold-climate heat pump models work well in Austin. We recommend Daikin FIT and Goodman GSZC18 for this area.

The TX Utility Rebate rebate covers up to $500 of installation costs. Austin Energy adds another $1,200 utility rebate on top. The federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired at the end of 2025, making these state and utility incentives more important than ever.

NuWatt Energy installs heat pumps directly in Austin — no subcontractors. We handle the full process: sizing assessment, equipment selection, installation, and all TX Utility Rebate rebate applications. Pair with solar to reduce your heat pump operating costs to near zero.