Energy Rebates and Tax Credits in California

Our simple list of all the government energy rebates, energy tax credits and financing options, including ENERGY STAR rebates for appliances in California can help you make your home energy efficient without having to pay full price.

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Residential Energy Efficiency Program

Alameda Municipal Power
Grants for weatherization up to $960 at 80% of the total cost. Energy audit required. For Do-It-Yourself weatherization, 70% of project cost is rebated.

Solar Photovoltaics Rebate Program

Alameda Municipal Power
Rebates for solar panels starting at $2.25/watt for systems up to 50 kW.

PV Buydown Program

Anaheim Public Utilities
Rebates for solar panel systems at $2.99/watt AC for a minimum of a 1,000 Watt capacity.

Residential Home Efficiency Rebate Program

Anaheim Public Utilities
Rebates, free energy savings devices, and free home efficiency inspection offered.

Solar Partnership Program

Azusa Light & Water
Rebates for solar panels at $2.25/watt for REC owners, and $2.75/watt for REC sellers for Azusa customers.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Burbank Water & Power
Rebates for replacing recycled refrigerators and purchasing efficient washers/dryers, fans, air conditioners, insulation, windows, doors.

California Solar Initiative - Single-Family Affordable Solar Housing (SASH) Program

California
Rebates from $4.75 - $7 per W-AC for the installation of solar panel (PV) systems.

Self-Generation Incentive Program

California
Incentives for wind turbines and fuel cells from $1.00/watt - $4.50/watt based on the system.

CEC - New Solar Homes Partnership

California
Rebates for solar panels from $2.50/watt to $3.50/watt depending on income and the system installed. Home must be at 15% higher energy efficiency than Title 24.

California Solar Initiative - PV Incentives

California
Incentives for solar space/water heaters and solar panel systems.

Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems

California
Property tax exclusion for solar space conditioners, solar water heaters, solar panels, solar thermal electric and solar mechanical energy.

Emerging Renewables Program

California
Incentives for grid-connected wind systems and fuel cells. Customers of utilities that contribute funds to the program are eligible.

California Solar Initiative - Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

California
Rebates up to $1,875 for solar water heaters.

Energy Upgrade California

California
Rebates of up to $4,000 for energy efficiency improvements including air sealing, attic insulation, duct sealing, hot water pipe insulation and more.

PV Buy Down Program

City of Gridley Utilities
Rebates up to $5,600 for solar panel (PV) systems.

PV Incentive Program

City of Healdsburg
Rebates up to $4,720 for solar panel installation at $1.18/watt AC.

Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

City of Lompoc Utilities
Rebates up to $450 for replacing old clothes washers, dryers, dishwasers, LED lights and refrigerator buyback. Rebate of up to $1,000 for energy efficient landscaping.

PV Rebate Program

City of Lompoc Utilities
Rebates for solar panel installation at $3.00/watt up to 50% of total cost or $50,000 for Lompoc customers.

Residential Energy Efficiency and Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

City of Long Beach
Rebates up to $500 for solar water heaters.

Energy Independence Program

City of Palm Desert
Loans for energy efficiency improvements and solar panel systems up to $100,000.

Smart Energy Rebate Program

City of Palo Alto Utilities
Rebates up to $1695 for refrigerators, washers, furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, water heaters, pool pumps, insulation, at lesser of rebate amount or cost.

PV Partners

City of Palo Alto Utilities
Rebates for solar panel systems at $1.40/watt.

Solar Water Heating Program

City of Palo Alto Utilities
Incentives for solar water heaters up to $1,875 based on SRCC rated savings and an SOF.

Solar Energy Incentive Program

City of San Francisco
Rebates up to $2,750 for solar panel systems.

Residential Efficiency Rebates

City of San Francisco
Green Home Assessments and rebates for 15% efficiency improvement

PV Rebate Program

City of Shasta Lake Electric Utility
Rebates up to $14,000 for solar panel (PV) systems at $2.80/watt.

Solar Partnership Rebate Program

Corona Department of Water & Power
Rebates for photovoltaic systems at $1.86/watt up to $5,580.

Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program

Glendale Water and Power
Incentives for qualifying appliances; $45 for air conditioner tune-up; up to $275 for duct leakage; 3 free shade trees; $25 towards energy bill.

Solar Solutions Program

Glendale Water and Power
Incentives for solar panel systems at $2.00/watt up to 50 % of cost, of 30kW or less. 30kW+ at $2.00/watt for first 30 kW.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Hercules Municipal Utility
Rebates up to $650 for weatherization, refrigerators, dish/clothes washers, insulation and high performance windows.

PV Rebate Program

Hercules Municipal Utility
Rebates for solar panel systems up to 10kW at $2.42/watt AC up to $10,000.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

IID Energy
Rebates for efficient washers, room air conditioners, programmable thermostats, windows, electronic devices, central air conditioners, heat pumps and pool pumps for IID customers. Air conditioner system check offered.

PV Solutions Rebate Program

IID Energy
Rebates for solar panels at $2.42/watt AC. Performance based incentives at $0.24/kWh

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

LADWP
Rebates for qualifying refrigerators, room/central air conditioners, windows, pool pumps and motors, and washers within one year of purchase.

Solar Incentive Program

LADWP
Incentives for solar energy systems at $0.10/kWh. Bonus incentive of $0.02 if system was manufactured in Los Angeles.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Lassen Municipal Utility District
Incentives for purchasing Energy Star washers ($35), refrigerators ($50) and Marathon water heaters (up to $350). Must be purchased from LMUD vendors.

PV Rebate Program

Lassen Municipal Utility District
Rebates for interconnected solar panels at $3.46/watt AC up to $10,000.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Lodi Electric Utility
Rebates up to $1300 for wall insulation, fans, window tinting/screening, Energy Star fridges and washers, and HVAC and air-duct replacement.

Feed-In Tariff

Marin Clean Energy
Feed-in tariff incentives for renewable energy systems.

Wood Stove Replacement Rebate Program

Marin County
Rebate up to $325 for upgrades to efficient wood, pellet or gas stoves.

PV Buydown Program

Merced Irrigation District
Rebates for solar panels up to $8400, for Merced Irrigation customers.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Modesto Irrigation District
Rebates for washers/dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, lighting, HVAC, duct sealing and insulation.

Photovoltaic Rebate Program

Modesto Irrigation District
Rebates for 30 kW solar panels at $2/watt AC, up to 50% of cost. Performance-based rebates from 30 kW to 1,000 kW at $0.133/kWh over 10 years, based on performance.

Solar Electric Incentive Program

Moreno Valley Electric Utility
Rebates of $2.80/watt for plotovoltaic systems.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

PG&E
Rebates for clothes/dish washers, refrigerators, water heaters, lighting, furnaces, boilers, insulation, and motors.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Pacific Power
Incentives up to $1,488 for efficient water heaters, lighting, duct sealing and Energy Star appliances. Application must be submitted within 90 days of purchase.

PV Rebate Program

Pacific Power
Rebates for photovoltaic systems equal to $2.00 per watt.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Pasadena Water and Power
Rebates for energy saving washers, refrigerators, lighting, fans, central/room air conditioners, HVAC and furnaces. Bonus rebates for shade trees.

Solar Power Installation Rebate

Pasadena Water and Power
Rebates for solar panels at $2.00/watt AC for up to 50kW systems, paid in full; $0.302 for 50kW+ systems, paid annually over five years.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Plumas-Sierra REC
Rebates up to $1,000 for Energy Star washers/dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, lighting, geothermal heat pumps, and HVAC.

PV Rebate Program

Plumas-Sierra REC
Rebates for 1kW-25kW solar panel systems at $2.25/watt AC over 10 years, for Plumas-Sierra members.

Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Redding Electric
Incentives for Energy Star appliances, weatherization, HVAC equipment and renewable energy sources. Rebates limited to upgrades on existing equipment.

Earth Advantage Rebate Program

Redding Electric
Rebates for solar PV ($2.42/watt - $3.07/watt), solar thermal systems (50% of cost for each panel) and geothermal HVAC (up to $5,000).

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Riverside Public Utilities
Rebates up to $5,000 for ENERGY STAR appliances, weatherization, and HVAC. Additional $25/tree rebate up to 5/year. Free pick up and recycling of refrigerators.

Residential PV Incentive Program

Riverside Public Utilities
Rebates for solar panel installation at $2.50/watt up to $15,000 or 50% total cost for Riverside customers. Additional $250 towards fees.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Roseville Electric
Incentives up to $1,625 for appliances, solar power ($2.80/watt), heat pumps and HVAC ($200) and central air conditioners ($750).

Solar Rebate Program

Roseville Electric
Rebates for solar panels at $1.36/watt AC up to $6000, with a one-time payment.

Residential Energy Efficiency Programs

SCE
Rebates for lighting, pool products, air conditioners, house fans, refrigerators, and water heaters, based on energy specifications.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

SCE
Basic energy efficiency upgrades eligible for a $1,000 rebate or advanced efficiency upgrades eligible for a $4,000 rebate. Upgrades include insulation, air sealing, windows, cool roofs and properly sized hot water and cooling equipment.

Residential Efficiency Rebate Program

SDG&E (Electric)
Rebates for qualifying efficient washers, refrigerators, insulation, air conditioners, furnaces, water heaters, and other appliances from $30-$200.

Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

SMUD
Loans for solar panels, solar heaters, insulated siding, windows, heat pumps and central air conditioners at a 8.75% rate; loans for insulation, duct testing, duct sealing and other envelope improvements at a 10.75% rate.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

SMUD
Rebates up to $5,000 for purchase of washers/dryers, duct sealing, HVAC, roofs, lighting. Additional $35 for recycled refrigerators. Free shade trees.

Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

SMUD
Rebates for solar water heaters up to $1,500. Additional 100% loan to cover cost over 10 years. Must be SRCC approved and installed by SMUD.

PV Residential Retrofit Buy-Down

SMUD
Incentives for solar panel systems at $1.55/watt AC by SMUD approved contractors. Five year performance-based incentive $0.30/kilowatt-hour.

Residential Solar Loan Program

SMUD
Loans for solar water heating or solar panels at 100%. Solar systems must meet SRCC and SMUD standards and installed by a SMUD contractor.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Silicon Valley Power
Rebates for attic insulation, ceiling fans, refrigerators, solar electric and air conditioners for Silicon Valley customers.

Solar Electric Buy Down Program

Silicon Valley Power
Incentives for solar electric systems at $2.50/watt AC up to $25,000 for SVP customers. Need an energy audit to receive rebates on additional systems.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

SoCalGas
Rebates for energy upgrades and improvements, Energy Star washers and water heaters, furnaces, insulation, and tankless water heaters.

Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

SoCalGas
Loans for improvements on water heaters, air conditioners, evaporative coolers, windows, insulation, roofing and others for up to $20,000.

Energy Independence Program

Sonoma County
Loans for financing energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy improvements with a low fixed rate.

Photovoltaic Buy Down Program

Truckee Donner PUD
Rebates for installation of solar panel systems at an estimated $3.65/watt. Applications for 2011 only.

Energy Conservation Rebate Program

Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Rebates for Energy Star refrigerators, washers, heaters, and ground source heat pumps for Truckee Donner customers.

PV Rebate

Turlock Irrigation District
Incentives for solar panels at $1.87/watt AC over ten steps. Must have an energy efficiency audit by TID.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Turlock Irrigation District
Rebates for Energy Star washers, air conditioners, CFL bulbs, sunscreens, refrigerators, whole house/solar attic fans within six months of purchase.

PV Buydown Program

Ukiah Utilities
Rebates for solar panel systems at $2.80/watt AC up to $6,000.

Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Personal)

US Government
Rebates and incentives from utilities for efficiency are not taxable.

Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

US Government
Federal tax credit of 30% of cost for solar panels, wind energy, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps and fuel cells.

Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit

US Government
Federal tax credit of 10% up to $500 of cost for energy efficiency upgrades like heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, insulation, water heaters, windows, doors and roofs.

Energy-Efficient Mortgages

US Government
Loans from FHA, VA and other lenders for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy upgrades like solar panels and passive solar space heaters.

USDA - High Energy Cost Grant Program

US Government
Grants for energy generation, transmission and distribution facitlities in rural communities.