The Weatherization Rebate Program is a whole-house approach to improving the energy efficiency of residential homes in Riverside Public Utilities’ electric service territory. The program is open to all RPU residential electric customers.

Rebates are available for attic and exterior wall insulation, whole house fans, attic fans (solar and electric), duct insulation and sealing, window film, and Cool Roof coatings or products.

What are the Weatherization Program benefits?
By utilizing one, or combinations of, the qualifying conservation efforts, homeowners can greatly increase the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce overall energy consumption.

What qualifies for a rebate, and what are the rebate amounts? 

Duct sealing and blower door test incentive applies to older, existing systems only; new systems do not qualify.

Current building code compliance, the choice of improvements, the selection of dealers, the purchase of items and acceptance of materials used, work performed and the payments thereof are the customer’s responsibility.

Riverside Public Utilities reserves the right to determine eligibility and modify or discontinue this program without prior notice at its discretion. Program is subject to fund availability.

Refrigerator Recycling is a free public benefit service that offers residential electric customers the opportunity to recycle older, operating inefficient refrigerators and standalone freezers. These units are transported to a recycling facility for dismantling and processing, making the program easy and convenient for our customers.

It is important to know that California law prohibits dumping your refrigerator or freezer in landfills and that many disposal companies charge a fee to pick up refrigerators or freezers for recycling.
 

What are the benefits of recycling my older units?

By recycling your old, inefficient refrigerator or freezer, you can save on future electric costs. In fact, inefficient refrigerators and freezers can cost $200 or more per year to use than those that are energy-efficient. Add a second refrigerator in the garage and you could be looking at an additional $100 or more in yearly electric costs. This is why we now offer customers $50 when they recycle their old, working refrigerators or freezers without buying a new one. See below for details.

What Do I Need to Do?

Qualified customers can call the Appliance Recycling Center of America (ARCA) 1-800-685-2722, weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment for pick-up. Please have your electric account number available when calling. Once the appointment has been scheduled, a representative will come to your home to pick up the appliance and deliver it to a recycling center. Please note that someone over the age of 18 must be present to sign for the release of the appliance.  

 
If you’re replacing your old refrigerator with a new Energy Star appliance, use the Energy Star Rebate Program .

If you’re simply getting rid of your old, inefficient refrigerator or freezer, use the Residential Refrigerator Recycling Rebate Application.

 

Send your completed application with proof of recycling to:

Riverside Public Utilities
Programs & Services
3750 University Avenue, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501

The recycling center dismantles the appliance and disposes of the metal and refrigerant according to federal, state and local requirements. If you have a non-working appliance, please call ARCA for recycling alternatives, or contact Riverside’s Public Works Department.

Program Guidelines

• Customers must fulfill all program-specific and general RPU program guidelines to be eligible for incentives.
• Operating refrigerator or freezer must be 10-28 cubic feet in size.
• Non-operational units do not qualify.
• Customers must schedule an appointment for the pick-up of qualified units through the Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) at 1-800-685-2722, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• ARCA receipt must be included with the rebate application.
• All General Program Guidelines apply.

• All programs are subject to fund availability and may be cancelled, modified or reduced at any time.
• Customers must fulfill program-specific guidelines, and all general program guidelines to be eligible for incentives.
• Rebates must be submitted within 90 days of purchase to qualify and include a copy of the dated sales receipt. Receipts are subject to verification. The sales receipt(s) must note all necessary information on the qualifying product(s) including the make and model number or type, store purchased at, date, and price per qualifying unit(s).
• Rebates are based on total project cost. Labor, additional parts and taxes can be included in project cost but cannot exceed each program’s maximum rebate amount.
• 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.
• For rebates under $500, a credit will be applied to the bill.  For rebates over $500, a check will be mailed to customer address of record.  Customer account must be in good standing in order for a rebate check to be processed in lieu of a bill credit.  If customer account is past due, only a credit for the rebate amount will be processed and applied to the account.
• Incentives are paid for installations on the existing building envelope. New construction does not qualify.
• Incentives are paid for the purchase of NEW equipment only.
• The level of incentive is based on the size and/or efficiency of the qualified product. Riverside Public Utilities reserves the right to determine product eligibility.
• Incentive will be paid to the electric customer of record only. An exception may be made if the tenant or renter provides proof of purchase.
• Qualified products must be installed and in operation at the customer’s service address.
• Customer is responsible for complying with local ordinances, restrictions, rules and regulations prior to
  installing any new equipment.
• Riverside Public Utilities does not endorse or recommend specific brands, products or dealers nor does it guarantee material or workmanship; acceptance of such is the customer’s responsibility.
• If it is determined through inspection that the customer is not in compliance with the requirements of the program, Riverside Public Utilities may recover the total amount of the incentive or rate reduction paid to the customer for non-compliance.

For assistance with these programs, call our account management team at 951.826.5485 or e-mail us

This program offers Riverside Public Utilities electric customers, who have newly constructed or existing  in-ground pools and spas or the opportunity to receive rebates back on the purchase and installation of new, Energy Efficient Pool Pumps (EEPPs).

What is the Pool Pump rebate amount?

$200 per pump (maximum two pumps) when installing a qualifying multi-flow or variable-speed pool pumps with appropriate controllers (two speed pumps do not qualify) on new or existing in-ground pools or spas.

What do I need to do to receive a rebate?

Complete the Energy-Efficient Pool/Spa Pump Rebate Application Form, attach copies of the dated sales receipt(s), along with the pump’s energy efficiency information from the manufacturer, and mail to:

Riverside Public Utilities Programs & Services
3901 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501

Still have questions? Give us a call at 951-826-5485 or send us an e-mail.

Program Guidelines

• This program is available to Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) residential electric customers for the purchase and installation of a qualifying multi-flow or variable speed pool pumps with appropriate controllers (two speed pumps do not qualify).
• Customers must fulfill all program-specific and general RPU program guidelines to be eligible for incentives.
• Application must be submitted within 90 days of receipt purchase date in order to qualify for rebate.
• Rebates will be refunded to the customer’s residential electric account.
• Qualified units must be installed and in operation at the customer’s service address before applying for a rebate. Once installed, mail your application along with copies of legible, dated sales receipt as proof of purchase to Riverside Public Utilities.
• Installed units are subject to inspection for program compliance. Failure to comply may forfeit rebate.
• Customer must sign liability agreement on application.
• RPU reserves the right to determine product eligibility. Pumps that were purchased for resale, used pumps, leased or rented pumps, pumps won as prizes or given as gifts, will not qualify for rebate.
• Program is subject to change without prior notification. Rebates are given on a first come, first served basis subject to fund availability.
• All General Program Guidelines apply.