The program begins on October 1, 2011.  This means that any qualifying trees must be purchased beginning October 1, 2011.

The program ends on May 1, 2012 or once all of the ARRA funds are exhausted.  All qualified trees must be purchased by April 30, 2012.  The application deadline is May 15, 2012, any applications received with a postmark after May 15, 2012 do not qualify.

Rebates are awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

No, this program‘s funding is limited and provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) as implemented by the Department of Energy (DOE) and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.  Therefore, any applications falling outside of the program parameters will not qualify.

You will receive one $50 rebate per qualifying tree.  A maximum of three (3) rebates ($150) will be allowed per physical address. 

Please allow 10 to 12 weeks for credit to be processed on your bill.  Rebates will only be given in the form a credit to the CPS Energy account.

You must purchase an eligible size tree(s) from the qualified species list, within the program timeframe, and plant the tree within 10-30 feet of your air-conditioned building on the west, south, and/or east sides only.  Pick up an application at a CPS Energy customer service center or online, make certain you fully understand and complete, attach your original sales receipt for tree(s) and mail to Environmental Services MD 100406, PO Box 1771, San Antonio, TX  78296.

A minimum of size #5 container (5-gallon) tree(s) must be purchased to qualify.  Size #1 or #3 do not qualify.  There is no maximum size restriction.

The following species can be purchased as qualifying tree species:

• Anaqua (medium to large)
• Ebony, Texas (medium)
• Cypress, Arizona (medium to large)
• Cypress, Bald (large)
• Cypress, Montezuma (large)
• Elm, Cedar (medium to large)
• Maple, Big Tooth (medium)
• Mesquite (medium)
• Oak, Bur (large)
• Oak, Chinkapin (medium to large)
• Oak, Lacey (medium)
• Oak, Live (large)
• Oak, Mexican White Live (Monterrey Oak) (medium to large)
• Oak, Shumard Red (large)
• Oak, Sierra Red (medium)
• Oak, Texas Red (large)
• Pecan (large)
• Sycamore, Mexican (large)
• Walnut, Texas (medium to large)

Medium trees are trees that will be 25 to 40 feet at maturity.  Large trees are any that grow 40 feet and above at maturity.

No, all rebates will be $50 for each tree as long as it is size #5 (5-gallon) and larger.  Anything smaller than size #5 does not qualify.

Simply stand outside when the sun is rising or setting.  The sun always rises in the east and sets to the west.  Once you determine east and west, face your body with your right side to the east.  This will place you facing north, you can stretch out your arms out in a 90-degree angle in front of you, and that will show you where you can not plant your trees.

• Improper placement - A program representative may perform a visual inspection of your house/building to verify that the trees are planted in the right place according to your site plan.  If they are not planted within 10-30 feet and on the west, south, or east sides, your application for rebate will be denied.
• Receipt - You must submit the ORIGINAL receipt for the trees that you purchased and it must show the date of purchase, container size, tree species and indicate the nursery and its address.
• Time frame - Trees must be purchased beginning October 1, 2010 and by May 1, 2011.
• Size - Your rebate may be denied if the trees are not the minimum size required by the program.