LADWP customers, California · Rebate
Consumer Rebate Program (LADWP)
Run by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
LADWP residential electric customers get mail-in or online rebates after installing heat pump HVAC (up to $2,500 per ton), heat pump water heaters (up to $2,500), central air conditioners, cool roofs, ENERGY STAR windows, variable speed pool pumps and whole house fans. Apply within 12 months of purchase, with a final approved building permit.
Amounts
How much you get
A fixed rebate per measure. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Ducted central/split/packaged (per ton, by SEER2/HSPF2)Heat pump HVAC | $1,000 |
| Ductless mini-split/multi-split (per ton, by SEER2/HSPF2)Heat pump HVAC | $1,500 |
| By tank size and UEF)Heat pump water heater (per unit | $1,500 |
| 15.2 SEER2 (per ton)Central or split AC | $100 |
| 16.0 SEER2 (per ton)Central or split AC | $120 |
| Variable speed pool pump and motor | $500 |
| Whole house fan | $200 |
| ENERGY STAR windows (per sq ft) | $2 |
| By Solar Reflectance Index)Cool roof (per sq ft | $0.2 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 6 of these.
LADWP residential customer with an active electric meter at the installation address when the product is bought and installed.
The application is signed by the LADWP customer of record or the verified property owner; a property owner who isn't the account holder sends proof of ownership.
Detached single family home, duplex or other attached home, condo/townhome, or apartment unit.
New construction and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) aren't eligible for windows, HVAC, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters or whole house fans. Products must be new.
A final approved building permit is required for HVAC, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, whole house fans, cool roofs (except liquid-applied coatings), windows and new pools.
What to doHave your contractor pull a permit from LA Department of Building and Safety (or your city's permit office) and get it finaled before you apply.
Repeat participation for the same product isn't allowed; pool pumps and whole house fans are limited to one per residence.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
≥7.7 HSPF2 and ≥ 15.2 SEER2, AHRI-matched system; packaged terminal heat pumps not eligible.
ENERGY STAR, UEF ≥ 3.3, capacity ≥ 30 gallons.
15.2 SEER2 or higher.
U-Factor ≤ 0.30, SHGC ≤ 0.25 (skylights U-Factor ≤ 0.50, SHGC ≤ 0.28).
CRRC-rated; low slope 3-year SRI ≥ 78 ($0.20) or ≥ 85 ($0.60); steep slope 3-year SRI ≥ 20 ($0.20) or ≥ 35 ($0.60).
Applying
How to apply
Within 12 months of the purchase date. The $750 pool pump summer special needs purchase and installation between June 1 and September 30, 2026 and an application by December 31, 2026.
- Check the qualifying products.
Confirm the equipment meets the minimum ratings listed on the program page (SEER2/HSPF2, UEF, SRI, U-factor).
- Buy and install the equipment, with a permit.
Get the final approved building permit; LADWP may inspect before paying.
- Apply within 12 months of purchase.
Apply online through your LADWP account and upload documents, or mail the signed application with your bill, paid invoice and permit to LADWP Rebate Processing Center, P.O. Box 51111, Room 1019, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0100.
- Receive a rebate check.
The check is mailed to the installation address unless you name another payee or address.
Copy of your LADWP bill (page 1)
Paid itemized invoice with make and model (and AHRI certificate number for HVAC and heat pumps)
Final approved building permit
Proof of ownership if you aren't the account holder
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailConsumer Rebate Program residential application and terms (LADWP, Rev 03/2026)
Questions about applying1-800-374-2224 or crp@ladwp.com
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Consumer Rebate Program (LADWP) pay?
$0.2 to $1,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a LADWP customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in LADWP customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
The application is signed by the LADWP customer of record or the verified property owner; a property owner who isn't the account holder sends proof of ownership.
Do I need approval before I buy?
A final approved building permit is required for HVAC, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, whole house fans, cool roofs (except liquid-applied coatings), windows and new pools. Have your contractor pull a permit from LA Department of Building and Safety (or your city's permit office) and get it finaled before you apply.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Do I need a building permit to get the rebate?
Yes, for most items. HVAC, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, whole house fans, windows and cool roofs (except liquid-applied coatings) need a final approved permit submitted with the application.
Do ADUs or new homes qualify?
No. New construction and accessory dwelling units aren't eligible for windows, HVAC, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters or whole house fans.
Is the rebate taxable?
It may be. Rebates over $600 may be reported to the IRS on a Form 1099; LADWP suggests asking a tax advisor.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Consumer Rebate Program - LADWP
- Consumer Rebate Program residential application and terms (LADWP, Rev 03/2026)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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