Energy Efficiency Rebates

Riverside Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

City of Riverside commercial energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) offers a wide variety of rebates to commercial customers who wish to increase the efficiency of eligible facilities. Energy rebate categories include the following:

  1. Air conditioning incentives
  2. Energy & water technical assistance
  3. Energy management systems
  4. Energy-star rated products
  5. Incentives
  6. Exit signs
  7. Lighting incentives
  8. PC power management
  9. Premium motor incentives
  10. Tree power
  11. Weatherization

    The maximum combined incentive for all rebates is $25,000 flat-rate customers, $50,000 for demand customers, and $100,000 for Time of Use (TOU) customers. Additionally, rebates cannot exceed 50% of the project costs. Customers are limited to one capped rebate per program per fiscal year or calendar year per premise depending on program. Rebates must be submitted within 90 days of purchase to qualify. Rebates under $500 will be given to customers in the form of bill credit, while anything above $500 will be mailed to the customer as a check. Additional guidelines apply, see the program guidelines website here.

    For more information, including program guidelines and applications, visit the program web site listed above.

    eligible technologies
    Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Ceiling Fan, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Building Insulation, Windows, Motors, Personal Computing Equipment, Reflective Roofs, LED Lighting, Load Management
    website
    https://riversideca.gov/utilities/businesses/rebates/about
    program administrator
    Riverside Public Utilities
    list of rebates
    Refrigerators/Freezers - Minimum rebate of $100
    Clothes Washers - Flat rebate of $75
    Air conditioners - Minimum rebate of $150 per ton
    Dishwasher - Flat rebate of $50
    Water Heaters - Minimum rebate of $50
    Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls - Flat rebate of $0.08 per kWh
    Windows - Flat rebate of $1 per square foot
    Lighting - Minimum rebate of $0.06 per first year kWh savings
    Personal Computing Equipment - Flat rebate of $15 per Unit
    Building Insulation - Minimum rebate of $0.1 per square foot
    Ceiling Fan - Minimum rebate of $50 per Unit
    Reflective Roofs - Flat rebate of $0.2 per square foot
    program notes
    February 9, 2016
    Annual review. New website dedicated to energy efficiency incentives for Riverside Public Utility customers. Many new rebates now available.
    March 20, 2019
    Annual review, changes to incentives.
    June 30, 2022
    Updated summary, links and incentive amounts.
    What cities does City of Riverside cover?
    The following cities are in the City of Riverside service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
    Colton, Corona, Moreno Valley, Norco, Riverside