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Tucson Electric Power customers, Arizona · Rebate

Residential Insulation Program (Tucson Electric Power)

Run by Tucson Electric Power (implemented by Franklin Energy)

TEP residential customers get $0.20 to $0.50 per square foot, up to $800, for adding attic or roof insulation to R-38 or R-49 through a licensed Arizona insulation contractor in homes with less than R-19 today.

Open Checked Oct 27, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Paid per square foot insulated, by insulation level reached and what's there now: R-38+ with no existing insulation $0.40/sq ft up to $600; R-49+ with no existing insulation $0.50/sq ft up to $800; R-38+ with some existing insulation $0.20/sq ft up to $300; R-49+ with some existing insulation $0.30/sq ft up to $500. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.

What you installYou get
No existing insulation ($ per sq ft)≥ R-38$0.4
No existing insulation ($ per sq ft)≥ R-49$0.5
Some existing insulation ($ per sq ft)≥ R-38$0.2
Some existing insulation ($ per sq ft)≥ R-49$0.3

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 3 of these.

  • Tucson Electric Power residential customer, installing at a residential home.

  • Installed by an insulation contractor with a Residential Contractor License in Arizona.

    What to doHire an insulation contractor with an Arizona Residential Contractor License. Get a quote from a contractor

  • The home must have less than R-19 insulation now.

Equipment

What equipment counts

The program sets these minimums for insulation and air sealing.

  • Insulation

    Existing insulation less than R-19; new total insulation R-38 or greater. Accepted types are blanket (batts and rolls), foam or rigid board, loose-fill and blown-in, and spray foam.

Applying

How to apply

Your contractor applies for you. Within 30 days of project completion; insulation must be bought and installed by Dec. 31, 2026.

  1. Hire a licensed insulation contractor.

    Have the before R-value photographed next to a ruler before work starts.

    Get a quote from a contractor

  2. Install insulation to R-38 or more.
  3. Submit the application within 30 days.

    Send the signed form with the invoice listing pre and post R-values and before/after photos to TEPtradeally@franklinenergy.com or through the Contractor Portal. If the rebate goes to the contractor, both of you sign.

    Go to tep.com

  4. Receive payment.

    A check or prepaid Mastercard within 6 to 8 weeks of final approval.

What you'll need

  • Invoice listing pre and post R-values

  • Photo of existing R-value next to a ruler

  • Photo of new R-value next to a ruler

Forms and instructionsResidential Insulation Program 2026 Application Form (PDF)

Questions about applying1.866.473.8761 or TEPEfficientHome@FranklinEnergy.com

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Residential Insulation Program (Tucson Electric Power) pay?

$0.2 to $0.5, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.

Do I need to be a Tucson Electric Power customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in Tucson Electric Power customers, Arizona. See Do I qualify for the details.

Do I have to use a contractor?

Yes. Installed by an insulation contractor with a Residential Contractor License in Arizona.

What’s the deadline?

Apply after it’s installed: within 1 months of purchase or by Dec 31, 2026, whichever comes first.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.

Do flat-roofed homes qualify?

Yes, in some cases. Insulation added to the roof deck qualifies when the attic space is converted into an unvented, conditioned space, and the invoice must describe that work.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Residential Insulation Program - Tucson Electric Powertep.com · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. Residential Insulation Program 2026 Application Form (PDF)docs.tep.com · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.

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