Incentives Resource Center

Yes, you can often stack them. Combining local grants, utility rebates, and federal tax deductions is one of the best ways to maximize project savings. However, stacking rules vary by state and utility territory. Trane reviews your project scope early to make sure all program rules are followed and no funding is left on the table.

Eligibility depends on where your building is located, its square footage, and your utility provider. Trane's local teams can conduct a quick energy audit and cross-reference your facility with active city, state, and utility programs.

Most incentive programs are actually built for retrofits and equipment replacements. Existing buildings use the most energy, so utilities and local governments offer substantial rebates to encourage owners to upgrade aging HVAC units, switch to electric heating, and add digital controls.

Prescriptive rebates have a set dollar amount for standard equipment replacements, such as installing an efficient rooftop unit. Custom rebates are based on total energy saved over time, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) or therms. 

Whole-building incentive programs may support efficiency upgrades, on-site energy generation, and load shifting strategies that reduce energy use, improve resilience, and strengthen long-term project value.

Eligible incentives may apply to HVAC equipment, controls and building automation systems, lighting, energy storage and thermal batteries, and renewable energy depending on the market and program.