Rochester Public Utilities - Residential Conserve and Save Rebate

Rochester Public Utilities residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) offers incentives to residential customers for installing energy-efficient equipment in participating homes through the Conserve and Save Rebate Program. These incentives are available for a variety of energy efficiency measures, including appliances, air conditioners, water heaters, heat pumps, and furnace fan motors. All program equipment requirements must be met in order to receive rebates. Applications for measures installed in the previous year must be received by March 31 of the following year. Rebates are available until calendar year program funding is exhausted. Contact RPU for any additional information.

eligible technologies

Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Custom/Others pending approval, LED Lighting

website

http://www.rpu.org/your-home/rebates-programs/conserve-and-save.html

program administrator

Rochester Public Utilities

list of rebates

Clothes Washers - Minimum rebate of $50 per Unit

Dehumidifiers - Minimum rebate of $15 per Unit

Dishwasher - Minimum rebate of $25 per Unit

Heat pumps - Minimum rebate of $100 per Unit

Refrigerators/Freezers - Flat rebate of $25 per Unit

LED Lighting - Flat rebate of 50%

Geothermal Heat Pumps - Minimum rebate of $200 per ton

Water Heaters - Minimum rebate of $60 per Unit

Programmable Thermostats - Minimum rebate of $50 per Unit

program notes

March 20, 2015: Rebate incentives have changed.
January 21, 2016: Updated entry for 2016 incentives available, minimal changes made.
May 28, 2020: Annual review, updated incentives.
April 6, 2023: Annual review, no update to incentives.
January 8, 2025: Annual review, 2025 rebates are "Coming Soon!".

What cities does Rochester Public Utilities cover?

The following cities are in the Rochester Public Utilities service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.: Rochester