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United Electric Cooperative Services Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Energy Efficiency GrantsSolar Energy Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $1,000 (residential efficiency); Up to $100 (residential solar)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Members at or below 200% of federal poverty level
  • Own or are in process of purchasing a home
  • Home must be served by United
  • Energy audit required to identify/validate potential energy conservation measures

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Renters are ineligible

Overview

United Cooperative Services provides grant funding to eligible members for installation and implementation of energy efficiency measures and some renewable distributed generation applications. The program helps members implement projects to offset rising energy costs, reduce energy consumption, and protect the environment.

Geographic Scope: United Cooperative Services service area (Texas)

Funding Details:

  • Residential Efficiency Measures: Up to $1,000 maximum
  • Residential Solar-Powered Distributed Generation: Up to $100 maximum
  • Total Program Fund: $100,000 combined disbursements
  • Distribution Method: First-come, first-served basis until funds exhausted

Eligibility Requirements - Residential:

  • Members at or below 200% of federal poverty level
  • Own or are in process of purchasing a home
  • Home must be served by United
  • Renters are ineligible
  • Energy audit required to identify/validate potential energy conservation measures
  • One residential grant per member

Eligible Projects:

  • Energy efficiency retrofits
  • New construction efficiency measures
  • Residential solar-powered distributed generation applications

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not provided in website content. Contact United directly:

  • Email: rebates@ucs.net
  • Energy Solutions Manager: Seth Rosser
  • Phone: Regional office numbers available on ucs.net

Key Requirement: Energy audit must be completed prior to application to identify and/or validate potential energy conservation measures.

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What United Electric Cooperative Services Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$29K
Median grant
$5,875
Range
$5,200–$12K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Cleburne, TX; Stephenville, TX.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Energy efficiency
  • Solar

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