Rebates for Businesses

Applications must be submitted within 90 days of equipment installation.

Rebate awards are determined by the rebate amount listed below on the date your complete Application Package is received.

A complete Application Package requires a complete application, copy of invoice/ receipt, and Electrification Supplemental Questionnaire with documentation (when replacing natural gas or propane equipment).

Increasing the energy efficiency of your business saves energy, money, and helps create a more sustainable future for Humboldt County and the world. RCEA offers rebates to businesses to help offset the cost of upgrading old, inefficient equipment. If you don’t see rebates you are looking for or you have already started doing upgrades, you should contact us because you may still quality for rebates.

Contact one of our Energy Advisors to discuss RCEA Rebates or learn about additional services RCEA can provide.

To reach an Energy Advisor:

• Call (707) 269-1700
• Submit an Interest Form
• Formulario de interés del cliente
• Email rebates@redwoodenergy.org

Unless otherwise stated, rebates are available without requiring replacement of existing equipment, such as for new construction or expansion.

RCEA Commercial Equipment Rebate Catalog

How to Apply

Eligibility

• Rebates are available to RCEA customers that meet and agree to the Equipment Rebate Program Terms and Conditions. If you have questions about your eligibility or you don’t have access to account information, please contact RCEA at rebates@redwoodenergy.org or call (707) 269-1700.
• Equipment Rebates are available for installed equipment that meets all requirements. Please select the “+” next to the equipment title and review the Details and Description. To ensure rebate eligibility, verify the equipment meets these requirements before purchase. If you have questions about equipment eligibility, please contact RCEA at rebates@redwoodenergy.org or call (707) 269-1700.

Optional Equipment Rebate Reservation

• If you intend to purchase qualified equipment, you may request to reserve your rebate for 30 days. Please fill out the Equipment Rebate Reservation form and submit it via email to rebates@redwoodenergy.org or mail to Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Attn: Equipment Rebates, 633 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501. You will be notified if you Reservation has been approved.
• To finalize your rebate, you will need to complete the Application Process after installation.

Equipment Rebate Application Process

Once your qualified equipment is installed and fully operational, please proceed as follows: 

1. Complete, sign, and submit the Equipment Rebate Application through our website.

2. When prompted, please upload a photo or scanned copy of your paid invoice/receipt listing the installed equipment manufacturer and model number, number of units, cost, purchase date, location of purchase, and installation address. If your invoice/receipt doesn’t meet all requirements, contact RCEA to learn what additional documentation is required.
3. If you are replacing a natural gas or propane unit, you will be prompted to upload one of the following as documentation:
   • Invoice or work order indicating capping a gas line, or disposal of old gas equipment, or
   • photo of capped gas line, or
   • photo of gas unit that was replaced.
4. You will receive email confirmation within 3 business days that your submission was received. You will be notified of any missing information or documentation required to complete your application package. You will be notified if your application package is rejected.
5. Rebate payments will be made by check and will be mailed within 60 days following receipt of a complete application package.

If you have questions or need to send forms/documentation, please email rebates@redwoodenergy.org.

Alternate Submission Options

• Customers may download a PDF version of the application, fill it out, sign, and submit it via email to rebates@redwoodenergy.org or mail to Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Attn: Equipment rebates, 633 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Be sure to include a copy of your invoice/receipt and a completed Electrification Supplemental Questionnaire if you are replacing a natural gas or propane unit.
• Customers may also call RCEA at (707) 269-1700 to request a paper Equipment Rebate Application.

Formularios en español

• Solicitud de Programa Reembolso de Equipo 
• Solicitud de Reserva de Reembolso – Programa de Reembolso de Equipos de RCEA
• Programa de Reembolso de Equipo Terminos y Condiciones
• Cuestionario Suplementario de Electrificación

Details

• Rebates are first-come, first-served while funding lasts.
• Rebates are subject to change at any time.
• The rebate amounts listed below are for current RCEA electric customers.
• Rebate awards are determined by the rebate amount listed below on the date your complete application and supplemental questionnaire with verification (when required) are received.  
• Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible.
• Replacement of an existing unit is not required except for Equipment Electrification rebates.
• You have the option to reserve your Equipment Rebate for 30 days by submitting the Equipment Rebate Reservation Form. Rebate reservations will honor the rebate award listed on the date of your reservation is made.
• If you are not an RCEA customer or you are installing equipment other than what is listed below, please speak with an RCEA Energy Advisor to learn about other potential rebates.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Upgrade Your HVAC for Comfort, Lower Costs, and Cleaner Energy

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) consumes approximately 40% of a building’s electricity. In fact, it’s one of the most significant factors in the operating expenses of a business, but you can save big with energy-efficient upgrades. You’ll also be creating a more comfortable, pleasant, and productive work environment for your employees to do what they do best.