Riverside Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

May 21, 2024

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.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: California
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://riversideca.gov/utilities/businesses/rebates/about
Administrator: Riverside Public Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other 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
Incentive Amount: Air Conditioning: $150 - $300/ton
HVAC Tune-Up: $10/ton
Smart Thermostat: $50/unit
Refrigerator: $100
Refrigerator/Freezer: $200
Commercial Clothes Washer: $75
Room Air Conditioner: $50
Dishwasher: $50
High-efficiency Water Heater: $50
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater: $200
TVs: $150/unit
Exit Sign: $25
Lighting: $0.06 - $0.10/kWh saved
PC Power Management: $15/pc
Premium Motors: $35 - $70
Shade Tree: $40/tree, max 5
Attic Insulation: $0.10 - $0.20/sq. ft.
Exterior Wall Insulation: $0.15/sq.ft.
Whole Building Fan: $100 (limit 1)
Solar-Powered Attic Fan: $100 (limit 2)
Electric Attic Vent Fan: $50 (limit 2)
Cool Roof (coatings or products): $0.20/sq. ft. Windows/Glass Doors: $1/sq. ft.
Window Film: $1/sq. ft.
Solar Window Screen: $1/sq. ft.
Maximum Incentive: Rebate amount cannot exceed $25,000 for Flat rate customers or $50,000 for Demand and Time of Use (TOU) customers.

Incentives

This program has 12 incentives
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $100.00, The incentive has a minimum of $200.00
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 75.00 $
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 150.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 300.00 $/ton
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $50.00, The incentive has a minimum of $200.00
Technologies: Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Load Management
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.08 $/kWh
Technologies: Windows
Sectors:
Parameters: The incentive is 1.00 $/square foot
Technologies: Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, LED Lighting
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.06 $/first year kWh savings, The incentive has a minimum of 0.10 $/first year kWh savings
Technologies: Personal Computing Equipment
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 15.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.10 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.20 $/square foot
Technologies: Ceiling Fan
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Reflective Roofs
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.20 $/square foot

Contact

Name: Customer Service
Organization: Riverside Public Utilities
Address: 3901 Orange Street
Riverside CA 92501
Phone: (951) 826-5485
Email: callcenter@riversideca.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.