Rebate amounts shown in this section are awarded for each ton of cooling capacity. Every 12,000 Btu/hr of cooling capacity equals 1 ton.

Example
The tons for a 30,000 Btu/hr system would be calculated as:
30,000 Btu/hr ÷12,000 Btu/hr = 2.5 tons.
The rebate for a 2.5-ton system would be calculated as:
2.5 x $288 = $720 (based on rebate HP001).

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 Heat Pump Rebate Program Terms and Conditions.

Used or rebuilt/refurbished equipment is NOT eligible for rebates.

Installation of heat pump space heaters requires a permit from your building department, and contractors installing this equipment must have a current C-20 or General B license (see Appendix C for details).

For all heat pump space heater rebates, your application must include the installation permit open date and permit number.

Completing an Application Package

An application package must be completed after new equipment is installed. RCEA defines the installation date as the permit closure date. A complete application package includes the following:

1. A complete Heat Pump Rebate Application, submitted online.
   • If you need assistance with your application, please email RCEA at rebates@redwoodenergy.org or call (707) 269-1700.
2. 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.
3. Permit information:
   • Installation permit open date
   • Permit number
4. 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

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 permit closure date.

Applications and documentation uploads may be completed online using the Heat Pump Rebate Application linked in the Completing an Application Package 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.

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.

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