Rebates and savings tips
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Home rebates
Our rebates help customers reduce their energy use in an effort to help the community and your budget. Explore our residential rebates, learn about our instant rebates or visit our business rebates page.
Induction cooktop/range
Must install an induction cooktop/range measuring 30” or larger. Both standalone cooktops and ranges with built-in induction cooktops are eligible. Electric-to-electric replacements qualify for a $100 rebate.
Gas-to-electric replacements qualify for a $750 rebate. They require a "before" photo of the old gas cooktop/range in place and an "after" photo showing the new induction cooktop/range installed.
Smart thermostat
For $50 instant rebate, shop smart thermostats online at SMUD Energy Store.
Heat pump water heater upgrade
Replace your water heater with a SMUD-approved heat pump water heater with a Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 2.87 or higher, and minimum 50-gallon capacity.
Questions? Customers, please contact Advanced Home Solutions at 916-732-5732. Contractors, please contact Efficiency First California at 916-209-5117 or contractorsupport@efficiencyfirstca.org.
When you upgrade to a heat pump water heater, you may be eligible to join our PowerMinder pilot and receive a $150 incentive plus a monthly bill credit. Learn more.
Clothes washer water rebate
Water savings rebates available from participating water districts on ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient 2020 clothes washers.
- Citrus Heights Water District, $50
- City of Sacramento, $125
- Fair Oaks Water District, $50
- Orangevale Water Company, $50
HVAC replacement (heat pump)
Must have a qualifying heat pump system installed by participating contractor in the SMUD Contractor Network.
Questions? Customers, please contact Advanced Home Solutions at 916-732-5732. Contractors, please contact Efficiency First California at 916-209-5117 or contractorsupport@efficiencyfirstca.org.
Smart thermostat
For $50 instant rebate, shop smart thermostats online at SMUD Energy Store.
Pool pump
Install an ENERGY STAR® variable speed pool pump and motor with automatic control systems.
The pool pump rebate ended June 1, 2020, due to the unforeseen and sizeable economic impacts of COVID-19. Customers who purchased a qualifying variable-speed pool pump by May 31 can submit a rebate application within 180 days from the date of purchase. For questions, please contact us at RebateCenter@smud.org or 1-916-732-7550.
SMUD offers recycling rebates to help keep our community clean and safe.
- $50 refrigerator recycling rebate
- To get the rebate, call ARCA at 1-866-901-7353 to schedule a FREE, no-contact pick-up of your old fridge or freezer
- $5 thermostat rebate
We’re committed to doing what's best for our customers and staff. Due to the impact of COVID-19, we’re only collecting appliances from outside of customer residences (garage, patio, porch or behind garage) at this time. By moving your fridge or freezer outside, you'll enable our staff to safely collect and recycle your unit without physical contact.
We also provide tips on how to properly recycle your old thermostats and CFL light bulbs, preventing ground and water contamination.
Home Performance Program
The SMUD Home Performance Program (HPP) is a whole-house approach that bundles energy-efficiency upgrades to deliver more savings, comfort and rebate options. (Rebates are subject to availability.
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