Weatherization | Riverside Public Utilities

Rebate Info
Qualifying Items

Weatherization Rebate

The Weatherization Rebate Program is a whole-house approach to improving the energy efficiency of residential homes in Riverside Public Utilities’ electric service territory. The program is open to all RPU residential electric customers.

Rebates are available for attic and exterior wall insulation, whole house fans, attic fans (solar and electric), duct insulation and sealing, window film, and Cool Roof coatings or products.

What are the Weatherization Program benefits?
By utilizing one, or combinations of, the qualifying conservation efforts, homeowners can greatly increase the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce overall energy consumption.

Qualifying Items

What qualifies for a rebate, and what are the rebate amounts?

Conservation Measure	Minimum Rating	Rebate
Attic insulation*	R-19	10 ¢ per sq. ft.
	R-30 or R-38+	15 ¢ or 20 ¢ per sq. ft.
Exterior wall insulation*	R-13+	15 ¢ per sq. ft.
*Rebates will be calculated for nearest R-value
Whole house fan	Installation will not count towards purchase price	$100 (limit 1)
Solar-powered attic fan	Installation will not count toward purchase price	$100 (limit 2)
Electric attic vent fan	Installation will not count toward purchase price	$50 (limit 2)
Duct replacement	Entire duct system must be replace with insulated ducts R-6 minimum	$150 (max for entire duct system replacement)
Cool roof (coatings or products)	Energy Star-rated or Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)-rated	$0.10 per sq. ft.
Smart programmable thermostat	WiFi-enabled smart device	$50
Windows/glass doors	Energy Star-Rated	$1 per sq. ft.
Window film	NFRC certified	$1 per sq. ft.
Solar window screen	SHGC of .40 or less	$1 per sq. ft.

Duct sealing and blower door test incentive applies to older, existing systems only; new systems do not qualify.

Current building code compliance, the choice of improvements, the selection of dealers, the purchase of items and acceptance of materials used, work performed and the payments thereof are the customer’s responsibility.

Riverside Public Utilities reserves the right to determine eligibility and modify or discontinue this program without prior notice at its discretion. Program is subject to fund availability.

Download Application

Submit your completed and signed application, proof-of-purchase and other supporting documentation as required, within 90 days of the purchase date and in accordance with program guidelines to:

Mail:
Riverside Public Utilities – Programs & Services
3025 Madison St.
Riverside, CA 92504

E-mail:
[email protected]

*Once you have submitted your rebate via email, there is no need to submit a paper form.