SMUD: Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

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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.

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The Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Solar Domestic Hot Water Program provides rebates and/or loan financing to customers who install solar water heating systems. The amount of the rebate depends on how much electricity the system will offset annually:

  • 800 - 1,399 kWh: $500
  • 1,400 - 2,199 kWh: $1,000
  • 2,200 kWh or greater: $1,500
All solar water-heating units must meet standards set by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), be installed by a SMUD-approved solar contractor, and pass inspection by SMUD representatives.
More Information: SMUD Website
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