California

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

City of Palo Alto Utilities - Smart Energy Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 08/14/2012

Program Overview:

State:	California
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces , Boilers, Central Air conditioners, Building Insulation, Pool Pumps, Heat Pump Water Heater, Solar Attic Fan
Applicable Sectors:	Residential
Amount:	Dishwashers: $50 Refrigerators: $50 Refrigerator Recycling Bonus: $35 Clothes Washers: $125 Power Strips: $10 Gas Furnaces: $200 Central AC Replacement: $200 - $300 Solar Attic Fan: $25 Boilers: $300 Attic/Roof/Wall Insulation: $150 - $200 Wall Insulation: $200 LED Lighting: $10 - $20 Pool Pumps: $200 Gas Water Heater: $80 - $200 Electric Water Heater: $40 Tankless Water Heater: $150 Heat Pump Water Heaters: $200
Maximum Incentive:	Offer is limited to one rebate per CPAU account per program period, for each qualifying measure
Equipment Requirements:	All appliances must be Energy Star rated Dishwasher: CEE Tier 2 Refrigerator: 12 cubic feet or larger Clothes Washers: CEE Tier 2 or 3 Furnace: AFUE 92% Central AC Replacement: Minimum SEER 14 Boilers: AFUE 85% Water Heaters: See program application form Attic/Roof/Wall Insulation: See program application form Systems must be purchased new, at retail price
Installation Requirements:	Applications must be postmarked and submitted no later than 90 days after purchase/install date New construction projects are not eligible for insulation rebates
Web Site:	http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/utl/news/details.asp?NewsID=6...

Summary:

City of Palo Alto Utilities offers incentives to residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of homes through the Smart Energy Rebate Program. Rebates are offered for qualifying refrigerators, dishwashers, furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, water heaters, power strips, solar attic fans, LED lighting, heat pumps, pool pumps,and insulation.Rebates are issued on requested rebate amount or actual cost of measure, whichever is the lesser amount. Rebates less than $350 will be applied to the CPAU utility account where qualifying measures were installed. Applications must be postmarked and submitted no later than 90 days after purchase/install date.

Submit proof of purchase and supporting documentation including:
• Retailer/Contractor name, address and phone number.
• Itemized listing of measures including purchase price, manufacturer’s name and product number.
• Date of full payment and payment terms.
• Documentation of efficiency levels.

Submit documentation to contact address.

Contact:

City of Palo Alto Utilities
Utility Marketing Services
PO Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 329-2241
E-Mail: cpau@cityofpaloalto.org
Web Site: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/utl/default.asp

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