Save Energy and money while making your home more comfortable and energy resilient.
If you’d like to lower your energy bill, energy efficiency upgrades will save you energy, money, and will help create a more sustainable future for Humboldt County and the world. Small changes can make a big difference.
These rebates are subject to change based on availability. There may be new rebates available that are not listed or for equipment that doesn’t meet the criteria. Please call and one of our Energy Advisors will work to find solutions that work best for you.
If you have already started doing upgrades, you should still talk to us because you may qualify for rebates.
Get started on your path to energy resilience and learn about all of RCEA’s offerings for your home and business by completing a brief Interest Form or calling an Energy Advisor at (707) 269-1700.
The rebates listed below are for current RCEA electric customers only. If you are not an RCEA customer or are interested in rebates for equipment other than what is listed below, please speak with an RCEA Energy Advisor to learn about other options or how you can opt back in to RCEA services and save money on your electric bill. Energy Advisors can be reached by calling (707) 269-1700 or by submitting an Interest Form.
RCEA Residential Rebate Catalog – 2022
How to Apply
Review the Equipment Rebate Application terms and conditions.
Review the eligibility criteria for the equipment you intend to purchase. Any equipment installed in the last six months that meets eligibility criteria may qualify for a rebate.
Fill out the Equipment Rebate Application and submit it via email to rebates@redwoodenergy.org or to 633 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
- The application instructions will ask you to attach a photo of your installed equipment, and copies of your paid invoice/receipt listing the equipment purchased, quantities, cost, and date.
Questions and clarifications can be submitted via email to rebates@redwoodenergy.org
Once your application is approved you will receive a confirmation email, along with confirmation of the total rebate amount.
Rebate payments will be made by check and will be issued within 30 business days following application approval.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Heat Pumps
Upgrading your HVAC system can save energy, lower your utility bills, improve your home’s comfort and indoor air quality. When replacing electric resistance space heating, heat pumps can be up to four times more energy-efficient. Replacing a propane or natural gas heater is a great way to reduce the emissions from your household appliances and eliminate the need for refilling tanks.
Hot Water – Heat Pumps
Energy-efficient heat pump water heaters can help save energy and save money over the lifetime of the system. The latest electric heat pump water heaters can be up to three times more energy-efficient than standard electric ones, helping you save long-term. Newer models also let you customize your settings based on your lifestyle.
Appliances
Choosing an energy-efficient appliance for your home can lead to hundreds of dollars saved per year. The most energy-efficient appliances on the market today can provide immediate savings on your utility bill. These rebates will support your selection of the most efficient equipment.
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer - replacing natural gas clothes dryer
Replacing Natural Gas Clothes Dryer
- Must be replacing an existing natural gas clothes dryer
- New Construction Allowed: No
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/clothes_dryers
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer - replacing electric or propane clothes dryer
- New Construction Allowed: Yes
- Must be a Heat Pump Clothes dryer meeting the Energy Star Most Efficient criteria https://www.energystar.gov/products/clothes_dryers
Electric (non heat pump) Clothes Dryer
- Must be replacing existing electric dryer
- For Heat Pump Dryers, please see Heat Pump Clothes Dryer section
- New construction allowed: Yes
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/clothes_dryers
Clothes Washer
- Must be ENERGY STAR Version 8.0 certified or rated ENERGY STAR Most-Efficient 2018.
- Must not be any configuration other than front-loading or top-loading.
- Combination washer-dryers and clothes washers with heating drying functionality are not eligible for rebates.
- Capacity must be between 2.5 and 8.0 cubic feet to be eligible for rebates.
- New Construction Allowed: Yes
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/clothes_washers
Coin Operated Clothes Washer
- Only available to Multifamily buildings for common use laundry areas
- Must be ENERGY STAR Version 8.0 certified.
- Combination washer-dryers and clothes washers with heating/drying functionality are not eligible for rebates.
- Capacity must be between 1.6 and 8.0 cubic feet to be eligible for rebates.
- New Construction Allowed: Yes
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/clothes_washers
Room Air Cleaners
- Must exceed minimum ENERGY STAR specification of 2.0 clean air delivery rate per watt (CADR/Watt)
- New Construction Allowed: Yes
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/air_purifiers_cleaners
Room Air Conditioner
- Eligible or residents of Climate Zone 2 only. Climate zone 2 includes the inland regions of Humboldt County. Zip code lookup is available here: https://www.energy.ca.gov/media/3560
- New construction allowed: Yes
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/room_air_conditioners
Refrigerators and Freezer
- ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 certified and at least 10% more efficient than the federal standard or ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certified.
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/refrigerators
Dishwasher
- New dishwasher must use less than 199 kWh per year (estimated)
- Current residence must utilize natural gas water heating equipment
- Current residence must have no dishwasher previously installed or the existing dishwasher must have an estimated energy use of 307 kWh or greater
- New Construction allowed: Yes
- https://www.energystar.gov/products/dishwashers
Induction Cooking - Replacing Electric Stove or New Construction
Replacing Electric Stove or New Construction
- New construction allowed: Yes
Induction Cooking - Replacing Natural Gas
- Replacing Natural Gas Range
- New construction allowed: No
Low-Flow Showerhead
- Must meet the low-flow gallons per minute (GPM) criteria shown in the table below.
- New Construction Allowed: Yes
Smart Connected Power Strip
- Must be Tier 2 Smart Connect Advanced Power Strips (APS)
- New Construction Allowed: N/A
Smart Pump
- High-performance circulator (HPC) pump for single family and multifamily residential domestic hot water. Must have:
- Electrically commutated motor (ECM)
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
- Controlling logic
- New Construction Allowed: Yes
Recreation
Heat Pump Pool Heater
- Must be replacing an existing natural gas pool heater
- New Construction Allowed: No
- Additional information may be required; Contact an RCEA Rebate Technician
How to Apply
Review the Equipment Rebate Application terms and conditions.
Review the eligibility criteria for the equipment you intend to purchase. Any equipment installed in the last six months that meets eligibility criteria may qualify for a rebate.
Fill out the Equipment Rebate Application and submit it via email to rebates@redwoodenergy.org or to 633 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
- The application instructions will ask you to attach a photo of your installed equipment, and copies of your paid invoice/receipt listing the equipment purchased, quantities, cost, and date.
Questions and clarifications can be submitted via email to rebates@redwoodenergy.org
Once your application is approved you will receive a confirmation email, along with confirmation of the total rebate amount.
Rebate payments will be made by check and will be issued within 30 business days following application approval.
