Riverside Public Utilities Whole House Rebate Program is one of the most cost-effective ways to conserve energy and water. 

This program takes a whole-house approach to the energy and water efficiency rebates that RPU already offers, and provides a “one stop shop” for those who plan to apply for more than one efficiency rebate at the same time. 

By participating in at least two energy and/or water efficiency programs at the same time, the homeowner can make their home more efficient, and receive increased rebates back for doing so.

This program is geared toward home owners who are in the process of making major home improvements and for those making investment property improvements.

The Whole House Rebate Program is a Residential program offered by Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) to its customers only. RPU does not endorse or recommend specific contractors, brands, products or dealers. RPU does not guarantee the quality of any products or workmanship or provide any warranty on the work or products purchased.

All questions regarding this program should be directed to RPU at (951) 826-5485. RPU reserves the right to modify or discontinue this program without prior notice at its discretion.

With this program, each type of rebate is assigned "efficiency points."  The more points earned, the higher the rebate that is received. 

Note: A minimum of two Energy and/or Water efficiency measures must be made at the same time to qualify for Whole House Rehabilitation Program rebates. Applications must be received within 90 days of purchase to qualify.

Whole House program rebate points are accumulated by taking advantage of two or more of Riverside Public Utilities qualifying rebate programs at the same time. The more programs utilized, the more points you accumulate, and the greater your overall rebates become!

Only the following existing RPU rebate programs are eligible to receive Whole House program rebates. Note: You must fill out a Whole House Rebate Application when apply for increased rebates. Programs and rebate amounts may change at any time and without prior notice.

Roll over a program below for additional Whole House Rebate points information.

• All general guidelines and program specific guidelines are applicable to the Program unless otherwise amended or included below.
• Customer may apply for a rebate only for cost of the materials. Labor costs are excluded from the rebate amounts.
• The maximum dollar amount rebated per customer account in a 12 month period is limited to $7,000.  Rebates must be submitted within 90 days of purchase to qualify.
• At least two (2) measures must be implemented simultaneously to apply for the Program.
• Installation timeline cannot be invoiced more than 90 days apart to qualify for the Program.
• Rebate will not exceed the cost of the measure(s) or 50% of total cost, whichever is greater.

• All programs are subject to fund availability and may be cancelled at any time.
• Customer may apply for a rebate only for cost of the materials. Labor costs are excluded from the rebate amounts.
• Customers must fulfill all Whole House program guidelines, RPU rebate program specific guidelines, and all general RPU program guidelines, to be eligible for incentives.
• Click on a Link below to View a Rebate Program’s Specific Guidelines
  • Air Conditioning
  • Artificial Turf
  • Energy Star Appliances
  • High Efficiency Clothes Washer
  • High Efficiency Toilets
  • Sprinkler Nozzles
  • Tree Power (Shade Trees)
  • Waterwise Landscaping
  • Weather Based Irrigation Controllers
  • Weatherization
• Please contact the Planning Department at 951-826-5371, if replacing windows on building older than 50 years, or within City Historic Districts.
• Rebates are based on product cost only. Labor, additional parts and tax are excluded.
• The level of incentive is based on size and or efficiency of the qualified product. Rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price of the new product or 50% of the project cost, whichever is greater.
• Rebates totaling up to $500 will automatically be refunded to customer account.
• A copy of the dated sales receipt must be provided, and is subject to verification. The sales receipt must note all necessary information on the qualifying product. Including, but not limited to: make and model number or type, vendor, date, and price per qualifying unit.
• Incentives are paid to installations on the existing building envelope. New construction does not qualify.
• An inspection may be required prior to the issuance of the incentive.
• Incentive will be paid to the electric customer of record only. An exception will be made if the tenant or renter provides proof of purchase.
• Incentives are paid on a first come, first served basis and are subject to fund availability.
• Qualified products must be installed and in operation at the customer's service address.
• Customers are responsible for following program guidelines and checking with any state, county, city government and/or homeowner's association in reference to codes, ordinances, local conditions, restrictions, rules and regulations prior to installing any new equipment.
• RPU reserves the right to determine product eligibility.
• RPU does not endorse or recommend specific brands, products or dealers nor does it guarantee material or workmanship; acceptance of such is customer's responsibility.
• In the event it is determined through inspection that the customer is not in compliance with the requirements of the program as set forth in the guidelines, RPU may recover the total amount of the incentive paid / rate reduction realized to customer for non-compliance. The amount shall be billed on the customer's regular utility billing from the City and shall be a part of customer's utility service charges payable to the City.
• Customers participating in this program may be asked to complete a telephone/mail in survey that is used as a benchmark for energy savings attributed to the program.
• RPU reserves the right to modify or discontinue this program without prior notice at its discretion.