Upgrade & Save with Rebates
Rebates on this page are provided by RCEA’s partnership with the Northern Regional Energy Network.
Upgrade your home with energy-efficient appliances and get a return on your investment with these money-saving rebates! Rebates listed below are available to all customers with an electric account with Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), Sonoma Clean Power, and/or Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) residing in the Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties.
Available Rebates
Rebate offerings and amounts change frequently. Check the current rebate listings in the table below before you buy your new appliance to make sure it is eligible and that the rebate is still available.
Ventilation & Air Conditioning Rebates
| Equipment | Equipment Criteria | Other Criteria | Replaced Unit Fuel Type | Rebate Amount | Rebate Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Recovery Ventilator: Tier 1 High Efficiency | ≥60% SRE, ≥65% ASRE, and 0.70 W/cfm | HRVs must meet specifications listed in the HVI Certified Product Directory. Building must NOT already have an HRV or ERV. | No Existing Equipment | $1,300.00 | HC054B |
| Heat Recovery Ventilator: Tier 2 Best in Class | ≥86% SRE, ≥90% ASRE, and 0.56 W/cfm | HRVs must meet specifications listed in the HVI Certified Product Directory. Building must NOT already have an HRV or ERV. | No Existing Equipment | $2,800.00 | HC054D |
| Room Air Cleaners: Tier 1 High Efficiency | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)/Watt = 2.5-3.1 Size (Smoke-Free CADR) ≤150 & must be ENERGY STAR rated | Must meet the minimum CADR for the size. | Any Fuel/No Existing Equipment | $10.00 | AP008G |
| Room Air Cleaners: Tier 1 High Efficiency | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)/Watt ≥ 3.8 Size (Smoke-Free CADR) >150 & must be ENERGY STAR rated | Must meet the minimum CADR for the size. | Any Fuel/No Existing Equipment | $50.00 | AP008I |
| Room Air Cleaners: Tier 2 Best in Class | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)/Watt = 3.8-4.7 Size (Smoke-Free CADR) ≤150 & must be ENERGY STAR rated | Must meet the minimum CADR for the size. | Any Fuel/No Existing Equipment | $20.00 | AP008J |
| Room Air Cleaners: Tier 2 Best in Class | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)/Watt ≥ 5.7 Size (Smoke-Free CADR) >150 & must be ENERGY STAR rated | Must meet the minimum CADR for the size. | Any Fuel/No Existing Equipment | $100.00 | AP008L |
| Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner: ENERGY STAR Basic Tier | Efficient Room Air Conditioner, >10kBtu & must be ENERGY STAR rated | NOT ELIGIBLE: Packaged terminal air conditioners, portable air conditioners, room air conditioner models with electric resistance heat as the primary heat source, and dehumidifiers. | Any Fuel/No Existing Equipment | $15.00 | AP007A |
| Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner: ENERGY STAR Connected Tier | Efficient Room Air Conditioner, >10kBtu, Connected Tier & must be ENERGY STAR rated | NOT ELIGIBLE: Packaged terminal air conditioners, portable air conditioners, room air conditioner models with electric resistance heat as the primary heat source, and dehumidifiers. | Any Fuel/No Existing Equipment | $50.00 | AP007C |
Rebate Application Instructions
Apply for a Home Ventilation & Room Air Conditioning/Cleaning Rebate
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The rebates on this page are available to customers with an electric account through RCEA, Sonoma Clean Power, and/or PG&E residing in Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino counties. Applicants must meet and agree to the NREN Equipment Rebate Program Terms and Conditions.
Used or rebuilt/refurbished equipment is NOT eligible for rebates.
Completing an Application Package
An application package must be completed after new equipment is installed. RCEA defines the installation date as the date when the equipment is installed and working correctly. A complete application package includes the following:
- A complete Equipment Rebate Application, submitted online.
- If you need assistance with your application, please email RCEA at rebates@redwoodenergy.org or call (707) 269-1700.
- A photo or scanned image of your receipt/invoice showing the following information about the installed equipment:
- Manufacturer
- Model number
- Number of units
- Installation date
- Vendor or contractor
- Total installation cost
- If your receipt/invoice does not include all the information listed above, further documentation is required. Please email RCEA at rebates@redwoodenergy.org or call (707) 269-1700.
- ONLY if you are replacing natural gas equipment, the following is also required as part of a complete application package:
- Information about your home:
- Year home was built
- Approximate square footage of home
- Proof of replacement (provide one of the following):
- Invoice or work order indicating capping a gas line
- Invoice or work order indicating disposal of old equipment
- Photo of capped gas line
- Photo of gas unit that was replaced
- Information about your home:
Submitting an Application Package
To receive a rebate, a complete application package must be submitted to RCEA within 90 days of equipment installation. RCEA defines the installation date as the date when the equipment is installed and working correctly.
Applications and documentation uploads may be completed online using the Equipment Rebate Application linked in the Completing an Application section above. If you need assistance with your application, please email RCEA at rebates@redwoodenergy.org or call (707) 269-1700.
After submitting your application package, you will:
- receive email confirmation within three (3) business days of submission that your application package was received.
- be notified of any missing information or documentation required to complete your application package.
- be notified if your application package is rejected.
Rebate payments will be made by check and mailed within 60 days following receipt of a complete application package.
Terms & Conditions
FAQs
Customers with an active RCEA, Sonoma Clean Power, and/or PG&E electric account residing in Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino counties should qualify for the rebates listed on this page. Equipment must be installed at the address served by the RCEA or PG&E account. See the NREN Rebate Program Terms and Conditions for details.
The account holder or purchaser of the equipment may apply for a rebate for equipment installed at the address served by the RCEA or PG&E account. See the RCEA Rebate Program Terms and Conditions for details.
All equipment that qualifies for a rebate is listed in the Available Rebates table. Please review the requirements before purchasing your equipment to ensure it qualifies for a rebate.
To qualify for a rebate, your eligible equipment must have been installed within 90 days at the address served by the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Sonoma Clean Power, or PG&E electric account.
Used or refurbished equipment does NOT qualify for NREN rebates.
Installations of heat pump water heaters and heat pump space heating systems require permitting through your local jurisdiction.
Rebate applications must be submitted within 90 days of installation of your new appliance.
Give us a call at (707) 269-1700 to talk to a rebate specialist or email our rebate team at rebates@redwoodenergy.org.
We’re happy to help! Give us a call at (707) 269-1700 to talk to a rebate specialist or email our rebate team at rebates@redwoodenergy.org.
Commercial rebates are currently unavailable due to changes in funding sources. We do not yet have an estimated relaunch date for commercial rebates, but our rebate team is hard at work updating our application process and commercial rebate catalog. Any updates on the return of commercial rebates will be posted on our website.
Electrifying your life by replacing your appliances is a great way to reduce your environmental impact! RCEA customers who want to go even further can upgrade their electricity service plan to RCEA’s 100% renewable option REpower+ for only a penny more per kilowatt hour. That’s only a $5 increase for the average residential customer!
RCEA customers can also browse our Residential Programs page to learn more about offerings like our No-Cost Home Energy Assessment, the Induction Cooktop Lending Program, and the No-Cost Energy Efficiency Kit.
If you’re not an RCEA customer, please visit our Go Electric pages to learn more about ways you can electrify your life!