Pasadena Water and Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program in California - EnergyBot

Pasadena Water and Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

August 27, 2025

Summary

Pasadena Water & Power’s Business Rebate Program offers a straightforward way for commercial customers to receive rebates on energy-efficient equipment. The process is simple: purchase and install eligible equipment, submit an application with the required documentation (such as receipts, product specs, proof of installation, and W‑9), and receive a rebate check—typically within six weeks. The program caps rebates at $24,000 per metered commercial electric service account per fiscal year (July–June), and the total rebate—including any bonuses—cannot exceed 25% of the total project cost, including parts and labor.


Eligible rebates cover a wide variety of upgrades, including LED lighting and sensor controls, variable frequency (speed) drives, window film installation, HVAC systems, heat pump water heaters and dryers, restaurant equipment, and more. For businesses working on more complex or custom efficiency projects not listed in the standard catalog, a Customized Incentive Program is available—but requires pre-approval before purchasing or installation.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: California
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/water-and-power/businessrebateprogram/
Administrator: Pasadena Water and Power
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Windows
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Vending Machine Controls
  • Commercial Cooking Equipment
  • Pool Pumps
  • LED Lighting
  • HVAC
  • Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
  • Heat Pump Water Heater
Incentive Amount:
  • LED Lights & Lighting Sensor Rebates
    • LED A-Lamp, G-Lamp (Globe) – $1 per lamp
    • MR16, PAR20, PAR30, PAR38, Candelabra, Reach-in Display Case, LED BR, LED Down Lights, LED Tubes – $3 per lamp
    • Interior LED Troffer or Integrated Retrofit Kits (2x4, 2x2, 1x4), rated ≥ 125 LPW and < 140 LPW – $1 per kilolumen (KLM)
    • Interior LED Troffer or Integrated Retrofit Kits (2x4, 2x2, 1x4), rated ≥ 140 LPW – $1.25 per kilolumen (KLM)
    • Interior LED Direct/Indirect Linear Ambient (2′, 4′, 8′) new luminaire or retrofit kit, rated ≥ 125 LPW and < 140 LPW – $1 per KLM
    • Interior LED Direct/Indirect Linear Ambient (2′, 4′, 8′) new luminaire or retrofit kit, rated ≥ 140 LPW – $1.25 per KLM
    • Exterior LED Fixture 45–254 W with motion control & photo sensor – $75 per fixture
    • Exterior LED Fixture 255–643 W with motion control & photo sensor – $150 per fixture
    • LED Exit Sign – $20 per unit
    • LED High/Low Bay 40–160 W – $25 per fixture
    • LED High/Low Bay >160–320 W – $45 per fixture
    • LED High/Low Bay >320–500 W – $60 per fixture
    • LED Wall Packs 20–40 W – $10 per fixture
    • LED Wall Packs 41–80 W – $40 per fixture
    • Wall or Ceiling-Mounted Lighting Sensor Control – $20 per sensor
  • Variable Frequency Drives / Variable Speed Drives
    • Garage Exhaust Fan Control – $400 per HP
    • Chilled Water Pump Control – $200 per HP
    • Condenser Water Pump Control, Cooling Tower Fan Control, or HVAC Fan Control – $50 per HP
    • Pool Pump – $800 per pump
  • Window Film Rebates
    • Window Film (SHGC 0.39) – $1.35 per sq ft
  • Air Conditioner, Water Heater, & Laundry Equipment
    • HVAC Split System or Package Unit 12+ EER < 5 tons – $50 per ton
    • HVAC Package Unit 11.2+ EER ≥ 5 tons – $10 per ton
    • Heat Pump > 20% above current Title 24 minimum SEER/EER – $250 per ton
    • Heat Pump > 20% above current Title 24 minimum SEER/EER (fuel substitution) – $500 per ton
    • Heat Pump Clothes Dryer, Energy Star residential-style units ≥ 4 cu ft – $300 per unit
    • Heat Pump Clothes Dryer, Energy Star residential-style units ≥ 4 cu ft (fuel substitution) – $600 per unit
    • Heat Pump Water Heater, 40 gal, EF ≥ 2.0 – $500 per unit
    • Heat Pump Water Heater, 40 gal, EF ≥ 2.0 (fuel substitution) – $1,000 per unit
  • Restaurant Equipment
    • Main Cooler or Freezer Door Auto Closer – $75 per unit
    • High-Efficiency Refrigerator (> 7.75 cu ft – average) – $75 per unit
    • Electric Griddle – $150 per linear foot
    • Electric Commercial Combination Oven/Steamer – $1,500 per unit
    • Electric Convection Oven – $300 per unit
    • Commercial Electric Fryer – $250 per VAT
    • Commercial Electric Steam Cooker – $1,800 per unit
    • Commercial Electric Deck Oven – $900 per deck
    • Dishwasher (Energy Star; under-counter, door-type, single-tank conveyor, multi-tank conveyor) – $50 per unit
    • Tier 2 High-Temp Door-Type Dishwasher (water use ≤ 0.76 gal/rack; idle energy rate ≤ 0.7 kW) – $350 per unit
    • Electric Insulated Holding Cabinet, Full-Size (≥ 15 cu ft) – $500 per unit
    • Electric Insulated Holding Cabinet, Half-Size (< 15 cu ft) – $200 per unit
    • Electric On-Demand Commercial Hand Wrap Machine – $125 per unit
    • Reach-in Refrigerator or Freezer (> 15 cu ft) – $100 per unit
    • Reach-in Freezer 30–49 cu ft, Glass-Door – $500 per unit
    • Reach-in Freezer ≥ 50 cu ft, Glass-Door – $1,000 per unit
    • Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT, −80 °C) Freezer, 15 to < 24 cu ft – $100 per unit
    • Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT, −80 °C) Freezer, 24 to 29 cu ft – $500 per unit
    • Commercial Electric Induction Range, ≥ 24″, min. 2 hobs – $300 per unit
    • Commercial Electric Induction Range (fuel substitution), ≥ 24″, min. 2 hobs – $600 per unit
Maximum Incentive: Up to $24,000 per metered account
Up to %25 of total project cost

Incentives

This program has 9 incentives
Technologies: LED Lighting
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 1.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 60.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $20.00, The incentive has a minimum of $150.00
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 800.00 $
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 1.35 $/square foot
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 10.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 50.00 $/ton
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 250.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 500.00 $/ton
Technologies: Heat Pump Water Heater
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 500.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 300.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 600.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Commercial Cooking Equipment
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1500.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Customer Service
Organization: Pasadena Water & Power
Address: 100 N. Garfield Ave., Room N106
Pasadena CA 91109
Phone: (626) 744-4005
Email: PWP_CEE@cityofpasadena.net

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.