Truckee Donner Public Utility District - Energy Conservation Rebate Program

August 11, 2023

Summary

Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) offers incentives for customers to improve the energy efficiency of homes and businesses. Participants must be a TDPUD electric customer (and water customer for incentives for clothes washers) to participate. Qualifying equipment for this rebate include light bulbs, refrigerator, windows, dishwashers, electric vehicle chargers and more. For more information on this program, visit the program website or contact the utility directly.

Programs for commercial customers are being remodeled. New programs will be coming Spring of 2022. Reach out to a customer service representative with any inquiries. (530) 587-3896 | conservation@tdpud.org

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: California
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.tdpud.org/customer-service/conservation
Administrator: Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Windows
  • HVAC
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: APPLIANCES
ENERGY STAR® Air Purifier: Up to $50 per unit
Induction Cooktop or Range: $150 per unit
Induction Cooktop Only: $600 per unit

HVAC
Heat Pump (Replacing Electric): Up to $750 per ton
Heat Pump (Replacing Gas Furnace): Up to $1,000 per ton
New Heat Pump System: $200 - $800 per ton

BUILDING ENVELOPE
Building Envelope Air Leak Test: Up to $200
Central System Duct Leakage Test: Up to $200
Building Envelope Air Leakage Mitigation: 75% up to $500
Central Air Distribution System Duct Mitigation: 75% up to $500
Efficient Windows: $3.50 per sq. ft.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Residential Energy Star Listed EV Charger: $600
Residential EV Charger SMART Charger: Additional $350

OTHER
Water Efficient Toilet: $70 - $100/toilet
Main Electric Panel: $1,000
Maximum Incentive: EV limited to (1) rebate per residential electric account
Equipment Requirements: Main Electric Panel Upgrade must include dedicated circuit for at least (2) of the following:
o EV Charger
o Heat Pump Water Heater
o Heat Pump (HVAC)
o Renewable Generation (or battery backup

Incentives

This program has 4 incentives
Technologies: Clothes Washers, Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 75.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $100.00
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 %, The incentive has a minimum of $250.00
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 2.00 $/square foot

Contact

Name: Truckee Donner PUD
Organization: Customer Service
Address: 11570 Donner Pass Road
Truckee CA 96161
Phone: (530) 587-3896
Email: service@tdpud.org

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.