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Tree Power Application Rebate Form
Riverside Public Utilities offers customers a rebate for planting selected shade trees in certain locations around their business to save on cooling costs.

Planting deciduous trees around your property can reduce the amount of energy you will use for cooling in the summer, while letting in the sun's warming rays in winter.
Cash Incentive

The program offers a maximum rebate of up to $25 per tree to eligible business customers for the purchase of up to five qualifying shade trees per year.
Customer Eligibility
Open to customers of Riverside Public Utilities with an electric account. Applicants must comply with all program guidelines described in the program package to receive a rebate. If the applicant is a tenant/renter, the property owner must sign the application prior to its submission.
Shade Tree Program Qualifying Trees
  • Chinese Flame
  • Chinese Hackberry
  • Desert Willow
  • Chinese Pistache
  • Bradford Pear
  • Goldenrain
  • Liquidambar
  • Sawleaf Zelkova
  • Jacaranda
  • Chinese Evergreen Elm
  • Western Catalpa
  • Fruit Trees
  • Raywood Ash
  • Tulip Tree
  • Redbud (Eastern or Oklahoma)
  • Pink Trumpet Tree
  • Majestic Beauty
 Water Wise Trees
Waterdrop

Crape Myrtle
Waterdrop Silk Tree
Waterdrop London Plane
   
(Dwarf and palm trees do not qualify)
* Additional trees may qualify. Please call (951) 826-5485 for details.
How Do I Apply?
Complete the Business Programs Application,
attach any required documentation and mail to:
Riverside Public Utilities Programs & Services
3901 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501

Give your Account Manager a call today at (951) 826-5485 for full details on our existing programs or to inquire about future programs,
or send us an E-mail.

We consider your business needs important and your input valuable!
Shade Tree Program Guidelines
  • Program is subject to fund availability and may be cancelled at any time.
  • The level of incentive is $25 per tree for the purchase of up to five qualifying trees per electric account, per calendar year. Rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price of the tree.
  • Only specific species of trees qualify for this program. Trees are subject to approval by RPU.
  • Qualifying trees must be purchased from a city of Riverside merchant and planted within 14 days of purchase at customer's service address.
  • Before planting, customer must contact the Underground Service Alert of Southern California aka DigAlert at 1-800-227-2600.
  • Trees must be planted within 10 to 35 feet from the building foundation on the customer's own property to achieve maximum energy efficiency without negatively impacting any dwelling, business, underground pipes, utility lines or solar power access.
  • Customers cannot plant trees on areas considered city property.
  • Planted trees are subject to inspection. Customer must allow RPU access to their property to inspect the tree(s).
  • Customer must sign liability agreement and agree to the long-term care of the tree.
  • All General Program Guidelines apply.
RPU Image Plant It Right!
Visit the City's Urban Forest website to find out about trees that thrive in Riverside and how you can plant and maintain them, and to read the Urban Forest Policy.