Pasadena Water and Power customers, California · Rebate
Residential electrification and efficiency rebates (Pasadena Water and Power)
Run by Pasadena Water and Power (PWP)
Pasadena Water and Power residential electric customers get rebates on heat pumps ($170 per ton), heat pump water heaters ($500), heat pump dryers ($300), electric ranges replacing gas ($200), 200-amp panel upgrades ($1,000), central AC, smart thermostats and insulation. Buying in Pasadena adds a bonus, and customers on PWP bill assistance get more. Apply online within 180 days.
Amounts
How much you get
A fixed rebate per item: heat pumps $170 per ton ($20 per ton more if bought in Pasadena); heat pump water heaters $500; heat pump dryers $300; electric ranges replacing gas $200; electric panel upgrades $1,000; central AC $120 per ton (15.3-19.0 SEER2) or $140 per ton (19.1+ SEER2); smart thermostats $50; ceiling or wall insulation $0.10 per sq ft. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump (per ton) | $170 |
| Added to the base rebate)Heat pump bonus for bill assistance customers (per ton | $170 |
| Heat pump water heater | $500 |
| Heat pump clothes dryer | $300 |
| Electric range replacing gas | $200 |
| Electric panel upgrade | $1,000 |
| Electric panel bonus for bill assistance customers (added to the base rebate) | $500 |
| By SEER2)Central AC (per ton | $120 |
| Smart thermostat | $50 |
| Ceiling or wall insulation (per sq ft) | $0.1 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Residential Pasadena Water and Power electric customer.
Bonus amounts need enrollment in one of PWP's income-qualified bill payment assistance programs when you apply.
What to doEnroll in PWP's EUAP, Cares or Cares Plus bill assistance before you submit the rebate application.
Ranges must replace an existing natural gas range and need an electrical permit sign-off. Panel upgrades need a new Level 2 EV charger or electric water heater and don't apply to new construction.
Limits: heat pumps 1 ducted or 3 ductless units every 10 years; water heaters, dryers, ranges and central AC one every 10 years; thermostats two every 5 years; insulation once per property every 15 years; panels once per address.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
15.3 SEER2 or higher and 7.8 HSPF2 or higher, with AHRI certificate.
ENERGY STAR certified.
200 amps or greater, with a dedicated Level 2 EV charger circuit and a dedicated electric water heater circuit (240V, 30-amp double-pole breakers).
Raises ceiling to R-30 or higher.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Send it within 6 months of buying.
- Buy and install the equipment.
Buy in Pasadena or use a Pasadena contractor for the local bonus. Get a City permit where needed.
- Apply online within 180 days of purchase.
Log in to your PWP account, select "Apply for Rebate" and upload the receipt and documents. Installation must be finished first.
- Receive a check.
About 6 to 8 weeks after approval.
Complete sales receipt or paid invoice with model number and purchase/installation dates
Spec sheet and proof of rating (AHRI certificate, ENERGY STAR certificate, SEER2/HSPF2)
Electrical permit inspection sign-off (ranges, panels)
Forms and instructionsHeat Pump Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Electric Heat Pump Clothes Dryer Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Electric Range and Range/Oven Combo Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Electric Panel Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Central AC Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Smart Thermostat Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Ceiling Insulation Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power · Contact Us - Pasadena Water and Power
Questions about applying(626) 744-7311
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.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential electrification and efficiency rebates (Pasadena Water and Power) pay?
$0.1 to $1,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Pasadena Water and Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Pasadena Water and Power 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.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Heat Pump Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Electric Heat Pump Clothes Dryer Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Electric Range and Range/Oven Combo Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Electric Panel Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Central AC Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Smart Thermostat Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Ceiling Insulation Rebate - Pasadena Water and Power
- Contact Us - Pasadena Water and Power
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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