Air Conditioning Incentives | Riverside Public Utilities

Residential Air Conditioning Rebate Program

This public benefit program offers rebates to residential electric customers when they purchase and install new high energy-efficient air conditioning systems or heat pumps in their homes.

There are two types of air conditioners – split systems and packaged units. For split systems, both the condenser and the evaporative coil must be “new” and replaced at the time of installation. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) must meet the specifications for the appropriate types of systems as stated below. Both the condensing unit and the evaporative coil model numbers must be listed in combination on the AHRI Directory and meet the efficiency requirements as a combination in order to qualify.

What are the rebate amounts?
Current rebates are $150 per ton for an AC unit with a SEER rating of 15 - 15.9 and $250 per ton for an AC unit with a SEER of 16 or greater. This rebate program also provides $25.00 for HVAC tune-up (must include refrigerant level check).

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Qualifying Products

Qualified Products	Rating	Rebate
Central Air Conditioning Units & Heat Pumps	15 SEER to 15.9 SEER 16 SEER or greater	$150 per ton $250 per ton
HVAC Tune Up (must include refrigerant level check)		$25
Whole house evaporative cooler		$150
Wall/window room evaporative cooler		$50
Smart programmable thermostat	Wi-Fi enabled	$50

* HERS testing is mandatory on all new air conditioning systems installed and must be reflected on the sales receipt/invoice as completed.

Program Guidelines

Program is subject to fund availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Customers must fulfill all program guidelines, program specific and general RPU program guidelines, to be eligible for incentives.
The SEER rating must be equal to or greater than 15.0 SEER.
A matching condenser and evaporator coil must be installed to qualify for the rebate and both inside and outside coils on a split system must match to verify efficiency.
A copy of the dated sales receipt must be provided, and is subject to verification. The sales receipt must note the make, model number, serial number, tonnage, and SEER rating of the new unit(s).
HERS testing is mandatory on all new air conditioning systems installed and must be reflected on the sales receipt/invoice as completed.
All General Program Guidelines apply.
Following installation of the new high-efficiency system, complete and return the application to Riverside Public Utilities. A copy of the dated sales receipt must be attached to the application. Sales receipt is subject to verification. Please include all applicable receipts with your application, and mail to the address listed above.

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.