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Riverside Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

You getEnergy Star Products Refrigerator (with recycling) – $200 Refrigerator (without recycling) – $100 Recycle old refrigerator (standalone) – $50 Room Air Conditioner – $50 Dishwasher – $50 High-Efficiency Clothes Washer – $75 Ceiling Fan (up to 4) – $25 each High-Efficiency Electric Water Heater – $50 TV (39″+ Energy Star) – $150 Electric Heat Pump Water Heater – $200 Electric Heat Pump Dryer – $200 HVAC / Heating & Cooling Central AC (15.2–15.9 SEER) – $150/ton Central AC (16+ SEER) – $250/ton Electric Heat Pump (15.2+ SEER) – $750/ton HVAC Tune-Up (refrigerant check) – $25 Whole-house Evaporative Cooler – $150 Wall/Window Evaporative Cooler – $50 Smart Programmable Thermostat (Wi-Fi) – $50 Weatherization & Home Improvements Attic Insulation R-19 – $0.10/sq ft Attic Insulation R-30/38+ – $0.15–0.20/sq ft Exterior Wall Insulation (R-13+) – $0.15/sq ft Whole-House Fan – $100 (max 1) Solar Attic Fan – $100 (max 2) Electric Attic Vent Fan – $50 (max 2) Duct Replacement (insulated R-6) – $150 (entire system) Cool Roof Coating/Product – $0.10/sq ft Smart Programmable Thermostat (Wi-Fi) – $50 Energy Star Windows/Glass Doors – $1/sq ft Window Film (NFRC certified) – $1/sq ft Solar Window Screen (SHGC ≤ 0.40) – $1/sq ft Pool & Spa Pumps Variable-speed or multi-flow Pool/Spa Pump – $200 per pump (max 2) Pool Pump Billing Credit $5 off monthly electric bill for running pool pump during off-peak hours (10:01 p m – 11:59 a m, M–F) Water-Saving Devices (SoCal Water$mart) High-Efficiency Clothes Washer – from $285 Premium High-Efficiency Toilet (PHET) – from $140 Turf Replacement – $7/sq ft (first 1,000), then $2/sq ft (up to 5,000 sq ft) Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers – up to $200/controller (<1 acre) or $35/station (>1 acre) Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles – $5 each (min. 30) Rain Barrels – from $35 each (up to 2) Cisterns – $250–$350 depending on capacity Soil Moisture Sensor System – from $80/controller (<1 acre) or $35/station (>1 acre) Water Flow Monitoring Devices – up to $175 Residential Hose Bib Irrigation Controller – rebate available Soaker Hose – free with proof of hose bib timer and mulch purchase EV-Related Equipment Used EV (BEV or PHEV) purchase/lease – up to $1,000 (up to $2,500 for low-income via SHARE) Level 2 (240 V) EV Charger (new) – up to $500 Time-of-Use EV Meter Adapter – up to $805

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Incentive type: Rebate Program
Amount: Energy Star Products Refrigerator (with recycling) – $200 Refrigerator (without recycling) – $100 Recycle old refrigerator (standalone) – $50 Room Air Conditioner – $50 Dishwasher – $50 High-Efficiency Clothes Washer – $75 Ceiling Fan (up to 4) – $25 each High-Efficiency Electric Water Heater – $50 TV (39″+ Energy Star) – $150 Electric Heat Pump Water Heater – $200 Electric Heat Pump Dryer – $200 HVAC / Heating & Cooling Central AC (15.2–15.9 SEER) – $150/ton Central AC (16+ SEER) – $250/ton Electric Heat Pump (15.2+ SEER) – $750/ton HVAC Tune-Up (refrigerant check) – $25 Whole-house Evaporative Cooler – $150 Wall/Window Evaporative Cooler – $50 Smart Programmable Thermostat (Wi-Fi) – $50 Weatherization & Home Improvements Attic Insulation R-19 – $0.10/sq ft Attic Insulation R-30/38+ – $0.15–0.20/sq ft Exterior Wall Insulation (R-13+) – $0.15/sq ft Whole-House Fan – $100 (max 1) Solar Attic Fan – $100 (max 2) Electric Attic Vent Fan – $50 (max 2) Duct Replacement (insulated R-6) – $150 (entire system) Cool Roof Coating/Product – $0.10/sq ft Smart Programmable Thermostat (Wi-Fi) – $50 Energy Star Windows/Glass Doors – $1/sq ft Window Film (NFRC certified) – $1/sq ft Solar Window Screen (SHGC ≤ 0.40) – $1/sq ft Pool & Spa Pumps Variable-speed or multi-flow Pool/Spa Pump – $200 per pump (max 2) Pool Pump Billing Credit $5 off monthly electric bill for running pool pump during off-peak hours (10:01 p m – 11:59 a m, M–F) Water-Saving Devices (SoCal Water$mart) High-Efficiency Clothes Washer – from $285 Premium High-Efficiency Toilet (PHET) – from $140 Turf Replacement – $7/sq ft (first 1,000), then $2/sq ft (up to 5,000 sq ft) Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers – up to $200/controller (<1 acre) or $35/station (>1 acre) Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles – $5 each (min. 30) Rain Barrels – from $35 each (up to 2) Cisterns – $250–$350 depending on capacity Soil Moisture Sensor System – from $80/controller (<1 acre) or $35/station (>1 acre) Water Flow Monitoring Devices – up to $175 Residential Hose Bib Irrigation Controller – rebate available Soaker Hose – free with proof of hose bib timer and mulch purchase EV-Related Equipment Used EV (BEV or PHEV) purchase/lease – up to $1,000 (up to $2,500 for low-income via SHARE) Level 2 (240 V) EV Charger (new) – up to $500 Time-of-Use EV Meter Adapter – up to $805
Administrator: Riverside Public Utilities
Applies to: Utility, Residential, Low Income Residential
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers, Dishwasher, Clothes Washers, Ceiling Fan, Water Heaters, Heat Pump Water Heater, Heat Pump Clothes Dryer, Air conditioners, Heat pumps, Programmable Thermostats, Windows, Doors, Pool Pumps, Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicles, Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment

Dates

Source last updated: August 27, 2025

About this incentive

Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) offers a variety of rebate programs to help residents save on energy, water, and electric vehicle (EV) costs. The Energy Rebates include incentives for energy-efficient appliances, HVAC systems, weatherization, and smart thermostats, with rebates for products like refrigerators, air conditioners, ceiling fans, and even electric water heaters. For water conservation, RPU partners with SoCal Water$mart, offering rebates for high-efficiency toilets, clothes washers, turf removal, irrigation systems, and rain barrels. The Pool & Spa Pump program offers rebates for variable-speed pumps, and there's even a Pool Pump Billing Credit to reward off-peak operation. Additionally, the Electrify Riverside program encourages the adoption of electric vehicles with rebates for used EVs, Level 2 chargers, and time-of-use meters. These rebates help residents lower their utility bills while also supporting environmental sustainability. The program is available to all Riverside residents, with some specific incentives for low-income customers.

Data updated August 27, 2025. Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.