Save Energy and money while making your home more comfortable and energy resilient.
Save energy and money while making your home more comfortable and energy resilient.
If you’d like to lower your energy bill, energy efficient equipment 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.
Even if you have already started doing upgrades, you should still talk to an RCEA Energy Advisor because you may still qualify for rebates and services. Complete our brief CUSTOMER INTEREST FORM or call an Energy Advisor at (707) 269-1700 to learn about all of RCEA’s offerings. Heat pumps and EV rebates are listed separately on our website.
These rebates 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, 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.
The enclosed rebates are subject to change at any time. There may also be rebates available that are not listed. Please check our website RedwoodEnergy.org/rcea-rebates for current information or call us so we can assist you.
- Smart thermostat: $75 Instant Rebates available at https://goldenstaterebates.com/goldenstaterebates/rebates/smart-thermostats/**
- **Golden State rebates cannot be combined with RCEA rebates for the same piece of equipment
RCEA Residential Rebate Catalog – 2023
How to Apply
Terms and Conditions for Rebates
- Review the Terms and conditions in English
- Solicitud del Programa de Reembolso de Equipo en Español (con solicitud)
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Equipment Rebate Application
- Fill out the Equipment Rebate Application
- Solicitud del Programa de Reembolso de Equipo
- Here’s a PDF version of the application that you can download and fill out
Supplemental Questionnaire– Replacement of Natural Gas Units
Application Process
- Please 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 copy 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.
Equipment Electrification
Replacing existing fossil fuel appliances with electric units specified below.
Measures in this section will require additional documentation found here: Electrification Supplemental Questionnaire.
Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible.
Existing equipment is not required except for Electrification Equipment rebates.
Incentives may be available for equipment not listed in this catalog for items such as showerheads, faucet aerators, and more. Contact an RCEA representative at (707) 269-1700 or email rebates@redwoodenergy.org if you are considering any energy upgrades.
Electric Cooking Replacing Natural Gas or Propane
Description:
- Must replace and dispose of existing gas equipment
- The replacement equipment must have four or five burners (except wall oven)
| Existing Fuel | Description | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| Replacing Natural Gas | Induction Cooktop (built in, no oven) | $250 | AP013A |
| Electric Range with Induction Cooktop | $400 | AP013B | |
| Electric Resistance Wall Oven | $200 | AP013D | |
| Electric Range with Electric Resistance Cooktop | $150 | AP013C | |
| Replacing Propane | Induction Cooktop (built in, no oven) | $250 | AP015A-P |
| Electric Range with Induction Cooktop | $400 | AP015B-P | |
| Electric Resistance Wall Oven | $200 | RC001A | |
| Electric Range with Electric Resistance Cooktop | $150 | RC001B |
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer Replacing Natural Gas or Propane
Description:
- Must replace and dispose of existing gas equipment
- Must be a Heat Pump Clothes dryer meeting the Energy Star Model Efficient criteria: www.energystar.gov
- Dryers can be standard or compact with any voltage
| Description | Existing Fuel | Area | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Heat Pump Clothes Dryer | Replacing Natural Gas | Multifamiliy Common Area | $450 | AP014I |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit | $350 | AP014G | ||
| Replacing Propane | Multifamiliy Common Area | $450 | AP003R-P | |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit | $350 | AP003H-P |
Electric Clothes Dryer Replacing Natural Gas or Propane
Description:
- For Heat Pump Dryers, please see Heat Pump Clothes Dryer section.
- Dryers can be standard or compact with any voltage.
- Energy Star Products: energystar.gov
| Description | Area | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| Replacing Natural Gas | Multifamiliy Common Area | $190 | AP003O-NG |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit | $150 | AP003A-NG | |
| Replacing Propane | Multifamiliy Common Area | $190 | AP003O-P |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit | $150 | AP003A-P |
Heat Pump Pool Heater Replacing Natural Gas or Propane
Description:
- Must be replacing gas-fired pool heater
- Must meet minimum coefficient of performance (COP) of 5.5
- Muti-HP Pool Heaters are not eligible
| Description | Area | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| Replacing Natural Gas Pool Heater | Multifamily common area | $2,000 | RE005B |
| Single family | $1,000 | RE005A | |
| Relacing Propane Pool Heater | Multifamily common area | $2,000 | RC002A |
| Single family | $1,000 | RC002B | |
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 Electric Clothes Dryer
Description:
- Must be a Heat Pump Clothes dryer meeting the Energy Star Most Efficient criteria: www.energystar.gov
| Description | Area | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Heat Pump Clothes Dryer |
Multifamily Common Area |
$350 | AP003R |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit |
$250 | AP003H |
Electric Clothes Dryer
Description:
- For Heat Pump Dryers, please see Heat Pump Clothes Dryer section
- Dryers can be standard or compact with any voltage
- Energy Star Products: www.energystar.gov
| Description | Area | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| ENERGY STAR Electric Clothes Dryer |
Multifamiliy Common Area | $100 | AP003O |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit | $50 | AP003A |
Electric Clothes Washer
Description:
- Must be ENERGY STAR certified or rated ENERGY STAR Most-Efficient: www.energystar.gov
- Combination washer-dryers and clothes washers with heating drying functionality are not eligible for rebates
- Capacity must be between 2.5 and 6.0 cubic feet to be eligible for rebates
| Washer Type | Integrated Modified Energy Factor (IMEF) | Integrated Water Factor (IWF) | Rebate | Area | Rebate Code |
| Top Loading | 2.06 – 2.31 | ≤ 4.3 | $50 | Multifamily Common Area | AP004H |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit | AP004G | ||||
| Front Loading | ≥ 2.74 | ≤ 3.2 | $100 | Multifamily Common Area | AP004B |
| Single Family or Inside Dwelling unit | AP004A |
Coin Operated Clothes Washer
Description:
- Only available to Multifamily buildings for common use laundry areas
- Must be ENERGY STAR certified: www.energystar.gov
- 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
- Units may be owned or leased
| Description | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| ENERGY STAR Rated, Coin Operated, Front loading | $500 | AP004E |
Room Air Cleaner
Description:
- Must be an Energy Star product: www.energystar.gov
| Tier | Size | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) / Watt | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| (Smoke-free CADR) | ||||
| Tier 1 | ≤150 | 2.5 – 3.1 | $10 | AP008G |
| >150 | 3.8 | $50 | AP008I | |
| Tier 2 | ≤150 | 3.8 – 4.7 | $20 | AP008J |
| >150 | 5.7 | $100 | AP008L |
Room Air Conditioner
Description:
- Packaged terminal air conditioners, portable air conditioners, room air conditioner models with electric resistance heat as the primary heat source, and dehumidifiers are not eligible.
- Energy Star Products: www.energystar.gov
| ENERGY STAR Tier | Description | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| ENERGY STAR Basic Tier | Efficient Room Air Conditioner, 10 kBtu | $15 | AP007A |
| ENERGY STAR Advanced Tier | Efficient Room Air Conditioner, 10 kBtu, +10% | $20 | AP007B |
| ENERGY STAR Connected Tier | Efficient Room Air Conditioner, 10 kBtu, Connected Tier | $50 | AP007C |
Refrigerators and Freezers
Description:
- Must be a Refrigerator with or without freezer meeting the Energy Star criteria: www.energystar.gov
| ENERGY STAR Tier |
Rebate | Rebate Code |
| ENERGY STAR | $50 | AP001B |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient |
$100 | AP001AC |
Cooking Equipment Replacing Existing Electric
Description:
- Existing base equipment must be disposed
- The replacement induction cooktop equipment must have four or five burners
| Description | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| Induction Cooktop (built in, no oven) | $150 | AP015A |
| Electric Range with Induction Cooktop | $250 | AP015B |
Dishwashers
Description:
- Compact and Commercial dishwashers are not eligible (See Commercial Equipment catalog for commercial dishwasher rebates)
- Must be an Energy Star Product: www.energystar.gov
| Description | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| <= 240 kWh estimated annual energy use (EAEU) | $100 | AP006C |
Residential Smart Pump
Description:
- New equipment must be a high-performance circulator (HPC) pump
- Brass or Stainless circulator pump from any manufacturer
- Utilizes an electrically-commutated motor (ECM)
- Has integrated variable frequency drive (VFD)
- Has onboard pump controlling logic with self-optimizing programming
| Description | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| Residential Smart Pump | $90 | WH022A |
Add-On Rebates
These rebates can be added on when applying for equipment rebates.
Add-On Rebates Appliances
| Description | Rebate | Rebate Code |
| Device with delay start function (Heat Pump or Electric Dryer, Clothes Washer, Air Cleaner, or Air Conditioner) | $ 20 | DR001A |
| Smart device with programmable operating times (Heat Pump or Electric Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Air Cleaner, or Air Conditioner) | $ 50 | DR001B |
| Panel upgrade for Electrification Measure | $500 | HP005 |
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.
