Energy Efficiency Rebates

City of Palo Alto Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

City of Palo Alto residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is offering a Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Program, which provides a generous rebate of up to $2,300, for residents who install an efficient, electric HPWH. CPAU is conducting this program to to encourage residents to use CPAUs 100% carbon neutral electricity and to promote high-efficiency HPWHs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from natural gas. Eligible residents that participate in the HPWH program can receive rebates for installation of a HPWH. Rebate funding is subject to availability and may change without prior notice. City of Palo Alto Utilities also offers water conservation programs and rebates. For more information, visit the program website or contact the city directly.

eligible technologies
Water Heaters, Heat pumps
website
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Utilities/Sustainability/Ways-to-Save
program administrator
Utility Marketing Services
list of rebates
Water Heaters - Maximum rebate of $2300
program notes
January 29, 2016
Annual review. Significant changes and scaling to the Smart Energy Rebate Program. Refrigerator Recycling currently suspended until CPAU can acquire a new recycling vendor.
February 14, 2019
Annual review, updates to incentives.
July 21, 2023
Annual review, updated incentive amounts.
What cities does City of Palo Alto cover?
The following cities are in the City of Palo Alto service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Cupertino, La Honda, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Stanford