Merced Irrigation District customers, California · Rebate
Residential Heating and Cooling Rebates (Merced Irrigation District)
Run by Merced Irrigation District (MID)
Merced Irrigation District electric customers can get $125 to $175 per ton for an efficient central air conditioner or heat pump, $300 per ductless mini-split, $175 for a whole house fan and $85 for an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat.
Amounts
How much you get
Central air conditioner $125 per ton; high efficiency central A/C $175 per ton; central heat pump $150 per ton; high efficiency central heat pump $175 per ton; ductless mini-split $300 per unit; whole house fan $175 per unit; smart thermostat $85 per unit. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Central air conditioner (per ton) | $125 |
| High efficiency central A/C (per ton) | $175 |
| Central heat pump (per ton) | $150 |
| High efficiency central heat pump (per ton) | $175 |
| Ductless mini-split (per unit) | $300 |
| Whole house fan | $175 |
| Smart thermostat | $85 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
MID residential electric customer with the equipment installed at an address in MID's service territory.
Central systems under 65,000 BTU (5.4 ton) with a current AHRI reference number; split systems need a matching evaporative coil. Efficiency tiers: central AC and heat pump SEER > 15 / SEER2 > 14.3 (heat pump HSPF 8.0-8.1); high efficiency SEER > 18 / SEER2 > 16.9 (heat pump HSPF 8.1-8.9). Mini-splits ENERGY STAR, SEER > 15 and HSPF >= 9.0, replacing an inefficient mini split or electric baseboard/space heater. Whole house fans need air conditioning in the home.
What to doChoose equipment that meets the tier's SEER2/HSPF level and has a current AHRI certificate. See what equipment counts
Limits per household during useful life: 2 central AC or heat pump rebates (18 years), 4 mini-split rebates (18 years), 2 smart thermostat rebates (11 years).
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
SEER > 15 | SEER2 > 14.3, current AHRI certificate.
SEER > 18 | SEER2 > 16.9, current AHRI certificate.
SEER > 15 | SEER2 > 14.3 | HSPF 8.0 - 8.1.
SEER > 18 | SEER2 > 16.9 | HSPF 8.1 - 8.9.
ENERGY STAR certified, maximum 5 ton, SEER > 15 and HSPF >= 9.0.
Applying
How to apply
Within six months of purchase or installation.
- Confirm eligibility before you buy.
Check the terms in the application, or call MID at (209) 354-2909 to verify the measure qualifies before purchase or installation.
- Buy and install.
Install new qualifying equipment at your home in the MID service area.
- Apply within six months.
Email the application with copies of all invoices/receipts and the current AHRI certificate (or ENERGY STAR Energy Guide for mini-splits and thermostats) to rebates@mercedid.org, or mail it to Merced Irrigation District, 3321 Franklin Road, Merced, CA 95348.
- Receive the rebate.
Allow 8 to 10 weeks. Rebates under $300 are a bill credit; $300 or more comes as a check.
Copies of all invoices/receipts
Current AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings (central AC and heat pumps)
Proof of the Energy Guide with ENERGY STAR logo (mini-split, smart thermostat)
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailBright Savings: Residential Energy Rebates - Heating and Cooling Rebate Application (November 2024, image-only PDF)
Questions about applying(209) 354-2819 or rebates@mercedid.org
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?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential Heating and Cooling Rebates (Merced Irrigation District) pay?
$85 to $300, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Merced Irrigation District customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Merced Irrigation District customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
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.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Bright Savings: Residential Energy Rebates - Heating and Cooling Rebate Application (November 2024, image-only PDF)
- Merced ID - Rebates For My Home
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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