There are quite a few incentives available for ENERGY STAR air conditioners in the Los Angeles area. Burbank Water & Power offers up to $140/ton for central air conditioners. The rebate amount varies by Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) ratings and whether or not the AC was purchased in Burbank.

Glendale Water & Power offers AC tune-ups and duct testing, as well as rebates of up to $60 on room air conditioners and up to $125/ton for central air conditioner rebates. The rebates are lower if you purchase the equipment outside of Glendale.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provides $50 rebates for buying an ENERYG STAR room air conditioner and $100 for buying an ENERGY STAR central AC or heat pump. This program is expected to last until funds run out.

Pasadena Water and Power offers up to $50 for purchasing an ENERGY STAR room AC with an additional $15 incentive available for Green Power customers. AC’s must be purchased from a Pasadena retailer to receive the full rebate.

Southern California Edison customers are eligible for $50 rebates on ENERGY STAR room air conditioners. They can also get rebates of up to $600 for buying an evaporative cooler!

Southern California Gas Company offers unsecured loans (no equity needed) ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. This can help you cover the upfront costs of an energy-efficient AC that will save you a lot of money on your utilities.

Finally, the federal government provides the Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit of 30 percent up to $1,500 of the cost of high efficiency appliances like SEER 16 rated central air conditioning systems. Find out how to apply for these rebates by checking out the rebates available in the Los Angeles area.