Parts of California · Rebate
Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Run by Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA)
Rancho Mirage Energy Authority customers get 5% to 15% of the cost of insulation, duct sealing, dual-pane windows or a heat pump water heater back, depending on how long they've had RMEA service, up to $5,000 a year ($5,500 with Green Choice).
Amounts
How much you get
A percent of project cost based on how long you've had RMEA service: 5% (under 1 year), 10% (1-4 years), or 15% (5+ years, or CARE/FERA). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| RMEA service under 1 year | 5% |
| RMEA service 1-4 years | 10% |
| Or CARE/FERARMEA service 5+ years | 15% |
Cap $5,000 per household per year, $5,500 with the adder.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Rancho Mirage Energy Authority customer (Rancho Mirage residents are enrolled unless they opted out).
Eligible upgrades: duct insulation R-8+, duct sealing, attic insulation R-49+, wall insulation R-13+, reflective insulation, dual-pane windows (pre-1991 homes only), heat pump water heater UEF 3.1+.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters and insulation and air sealing.
- Heat pump water heaters
UEF 3.1 or greater.
- Insulation
Attic insulation R-49 or greater; wall insulation R-13 or greater; duct insulation R-8+.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Check the eligible upgrades.
Make sure the upgrade meets the listed specs.
- Apply online.
Submit the program's online rebate form on RMEA's rebates page.
Forms and instructionsRancho Mirage Energy Authority
Questions about applying760-578-6092 or customerservice@ranchomirageenergy.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?
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 Energy Efficiency Program pay?
Up to $5,000 back a year.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- 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.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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