RCMU customers, California · Rebate
Residential Rebates (Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility)
Run by Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU)
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility customers (not SCE customers) get rebates on ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters, central air conditioners, ceiling fans and major appliances that replace existing equipment. Apply within four months of purchase.
Amounts
How much you get
Per the August 2023 application: heat pump water heater $250; central AC $100 per ton (SEER 15-16) or $200 per ton (SEER 17-21); ENERGY STAR washer, dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer $50 each; ceiling fan $25 each. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater | $250 |
| Central AC SEER 15-16 (per ton) | $100 |
| Central AC SEER 17-21 (per ton) | $200 |
| ENERGY STAR appliance | $50 |
| Ceiling fan | $25 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Active RCMU customer in good standing; existing residential properties only.
New ENERGY STAR equipment replacing the existing primary appliance, water heater or air conditioner (AHRI certificate for AC).
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. No later than four months from the date of purchase, no exceptions.
- Buy and install the replacement equipment.
- Apply online within four months of purchase.
Complete RCMU's online Residential Rebates Application and upload the receipt and labels.
Receipt or invoice with manufacturer, model, quantity and price
EnergyGuide and labels
Forms and instructionsResidential Rebate Application (RCMU, August 2023 PDF)
Questions about applying1-909-774-4013 or RCMU.Rebates@CityofRC.us
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 Residential Rebates (Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility) pay?
$25 to $250, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a RCMU customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in RCMU 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
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Residential Rebates Application (RCMU online form)
- Residential Rebate Application (RCMU, August 2023 PDF)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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