Riverside Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program in California - EnergyBot

Riverside Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

August 27, 2025

Summary

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.


Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: California
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.riversidepublicutilities.com/residents/rebates.asp
Administrator: Riverside Public Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Roofs
  • Motor VFDs
  • Other EE
  • Reflective Roofs
  • Pool Pumps
  • LED Lighting
  • HVAC
  • Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicles
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
  • Attic Insulation
  • Wall Insulation
  • Duct Replacement
  • Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
  • Heat Pump Water Heater
  • Whole House Fan
Incentive 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

Incentives

This program has 16 incentives
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $50.00, The incentive has a minimum of $200.00
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $
Technologies: Ceiling Fan
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $
Technologies: Heat Pump Water Heater
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $
Technologies: Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 150.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 250.00 $/ton
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 750.00 $
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $
Technologies: Windows, Doors
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 1.00 $/square foot
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $140.00, The incentive is 285.00 $
Technologies: Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicles
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $1000.00
Technologies: Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 500.00 $
Technologies: Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicles
Sectors: Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $2500.00

Contact

Name: Customer Service
Organization: Riverside Public Utilities
Address: 3901 Orange Street
Riverside CA 92501
Phone: (951) 826-5485
Email: callcenter@riversideca.gov

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.