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Residential Heating and Cooling Rebate Program: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. This public benefit program offers rebates to residential electric customers. Program is subject to fund availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Serves: Riverside Public Utilities electric service territory in the City of Riverside.
Do I Qualify
- You must be an RPU residential electric customer.
- Install new equipment at your existing home's service address.
- Replace both components of a split system with a matching AHRI-listed combination.
- New construction does not qualify.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central air conditioning | 15.2 SEER to 15.9 SEER | $150 per ton |
| Central air conditioning | 16 SEER or greater | $250 per ton |
| Electric heat pump | 15.2 SEER or greater | $750 per ton |
| Smart programmable thermostat | Wi-Fi enabled | $50 per thermostat |
Who Files It
The electric customer of record submits the signed application. RPU pays the customer by bill credit or check.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Install the qualifying system and obtain an itemized receipt with model numbers, serial numbers, tonnage, and efficiency.
- Email or mail the signed application and supporting documents within 90 days of purchase. Get the application.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Riverside Public Utilities page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.