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 buying a new appliance to make sure it is eligible and that the rebate is still available. Applicant is responsible for complying with all eligibility requirements listed in Step One of the Rebate Application Instructions below.
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. | Existing Equipment is NOT Natural Gas / 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. | Existing Equipment is NOT Natural Gas / 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. | Existing Equipment is NOT Natural Gas / 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. | Existing Equipment is NOT Natural Gas / 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. | Existing Equipment is NOT Natural Gas / 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. | Existing Equipment is NOT Natural Gas / No Existing Equipment | $50.00 | AP007C |
Rebate Application Instructions
Apply for a Home Ventilation & Room Air Conditioning/Cleaning Rebate
Step One
Confirm Eligibility
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 Rebate Terms and Conditions.
Equipment must meet all requirements listed in the table above. Your application must be received within 90 days of the equipment installation date. To apply for rebates that list the Replaced Unit Fuel Type of “Natural Gas”, you must have an active natural gas account with Pacific Gas & Electric Company and be replacing existing natural gas equipment.
Installations in new construction or home additions that add >30% square footage to the home are NOT eligible for rebates. Installations in buildings with commercial electric accounts are NOT eligible for rebates. Existing equipment must be replaced and disposed of/decommissioned when listed as a requirement.
Used or rebuilt/refurbished equipment is NOT eligible for rebates. Equipment must be fully installed and operational before you apply for rebates.
Step Two
Submit a Complete Application Package
Applications must be submitted within 90 days of when your equipment is installed and working properly. To complete an application, you will need your Electric Service Agreement ID from your PG&E bill, information from your invoice or receipt, and the serial number on your equipment. Applications are submitted online using the Equipment Rebate Application. Expand the section below for complete application instructions.
Completing an Application Package
An application package must be completed after new equipment is installed and fully operational. 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
- Gas Service Agreement ID (from your PG&E bill)
- 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 (see button below).
Step Three
Receive Your Rebate
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 installing equipment at an address with an active RCEA, Sonoma Clean Power, and/or PG&E residential electric account residing in Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino counties are eligible to apply for the rebates listed on this page. Customers must apply within 90 days of the equipment installation date. Installations in buildings with commercial electric accounts are NOT eligible for rebates. Installations in new construction or home additions that add >30% square footage to the home are NOT eligible for rebates. See the NREN Rebate Program Terms and Conditions for additional details.
Only the residential electric account holder of the address where the equipment was installed OR the purchaser of the equipment may apply for NREN rebates. See the NREN 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 application must be received within 90 days of the equipment installation date.
Equipment must meet all requirements listed in the Available Rebates table. To apply for rebates that list the Replaced Unit Fuel Type of “Natural Gas”, you must have an active natural gas account with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and be replacing existing natural gas equipment.
Installations in new construction or home additions that add >30% square footage to the home are NOT eligible for rebates. Installations in buildings with commercial electric accounts are NOT eligible for rebates.
Existing equipment must be replaced and disposed/decommissioned when listed as a requirement. Used or rebuilt/refurbished equipment is NOT eligible for rebates. Equipment must be fully installed and operational before you apply for rebates.
The paid or final invoice/receipt must show the following:
- The installed Equipment manufacturer and model number
- Number of units
- Installed cost
- Purchase or installed date
- Vendor or contractor name
If your invoice/receipt is missing something, give us a call at (707) 269-1700 to talk to a rebate specialist or email our rebate team at rebates@redwoodenergy.org.
Installations in newly constructed buildings are NOT eligible for NREN rebates. Installations in home additions/alterations that add >30% square footage to the home are NOT eligible for NREN rebates. Please see the California Energy-Smart Homes Program for information on rebates that are available for new construction and additions/alterations.
To be eligible for rebates that require a Replaced Unit Fuel of “Natural Gas”, you must have an active natural gas account with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and you must be replacing existing equipment that used natural gas. In the NREN territory, natural gas is only provided through gas pipeline infrastructure owned and operated by PG&E. Propane, kerosene, fuel oil, or any other fuel not provided by PG&E is not considered natural gas.
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.
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!