Riverside Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Administered by Riverside Public Utilities
Riverside Public Utilities offers rebates on energy-efficient appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, clothes washers), HVAC systems including heat pumps, weatherization improvements like insulation and window upgrades, smart thermostats, water-saving devices, pool pumps, and electric vehicles with Level 2 chargers. Rebates are available to all Riverside residents, with specific incentives for low-income customers, and you can contact [email protected] to learn about specific rebate amounts and apply.
RPU's rebate programs cover a broad range of residential efficiency and electrification upgrades—from HVAC and heat pump installations to weatherization, appliances, and EV infrastructure—making them valuable for contractors serving residential customers in Riverside. The program streamlines water-saving rebates through partnerships with MWD and offers defined incentive categories (Air Conditioning, Heat Pump, Energy Star appliances, Pool & Spa, Weatherization, and Electrify Riverside), so contractors should direct customers to [email protected] or the program website for current incentive details and application procedures.
RPU administers multiple rebate categories spanning energy efficiency (appliances, HVAC, weatherization), water conservation (through MWD partnership), and electrification (EVs and chargers), serving both general residential and low-income populations across the Riverside service territory. The program is structured around named incentive tracks (Air Conditioning, Heat Pump, Pool & Spa, Weatherization, Electrify Riverside) with general program guidelines, a dedicated email contact ([email protected]) for customer and contractor inquiries, and accessibility accommodations for visually impaired customers; funding sources and specific budget allocation by technology type are not detailed in available materials.
Program details
- Program ID
- 1896
- Last updated
- 8/27/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- residential low income residential
- Technologies
- clothes washers dishwasher refrigerators/freezers ceiling fan water heaters heat pumps air conditioners programmable thermostats duct/air sealing building insulation windows doors roofs motor vfds other ee reflective roofs pool pumps led lighting hvac attic insulation wall insulation duct replacement heat pump clothes dryer heat pump water heater whole house fan plug-in electric hybrid vehicles level-2 electric vehicle service equipment
Program summary
Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) offers a variety of rebate programs to help residents save on energy, water, and electric vehicle (EV) costs. The Energy Rebates include incentives for energy-efficient appliances, HVAC systems, weatherization, and smart thermostats, with rebates for products like refrigerators, air conditioners, ceiling fans, and even electric water heaters. For water conservation, RPU partners with SoCal Water$mart, offering rebates for high-efficiency toilets, clothes washers, turf removal, irrigation systems, and rain barrels. The Pool & Spa Pump program offers rebates for variable-speed pumps, and there's even a Pool Pump Billing Credit to reward off-peak operation. Additionally, the Electrify Riverside program encourages the adoption of electric vehicles with rebates for used EVs, Level 2 chargers, and time-of-use meters. These rebates help residents lower their utility bills while also supporting environmental sustainability. The program is available to all Riverside residents, with some specific incentives for low-income customers.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- callcenter@riversideca.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
