TDPUD customers, California · Rebate
Building envelope, insulation and window rebates (Truckee Donner PUD)
Run by Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD)
Truckee Donner PUD pays for air and duct leakage tests (up to $300 each), sealing and duct repairs (up to $1,000 with before and after tests), attic, wall and floor insulation (up to $1,000) and efficient windows ($3.50 per sq ft).
Amounts
How much you get
Leakage tests up to $300 each; misc. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Building envelope air leak test | N/A |
| Duct leakage test | N/A |
| Misc. weatherization improvements (50% of cost) | N/A |
| Or 100% with test in/out)Envelope or duct mitigation (75% | N/A |
| Per sq ftAttic insulation to R-44+ | $0.75 |
| Per sq ftWall or floor insulation | $0.7 |
| Insulation combined cap | N/A |
| Per sq ftEfficient windows | $3.5 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Active TDPUD electric account; the equipment must be installed at that service address. Owners, landlords and tenants can apply.
Attic to R-44+, walls above R-13 (2x4) or R-19 (2x6), floors to R-25+. Windows must replace single-pane or 20+ year old dual-pane, NFRC rated, U-value under 0.3. Full mitigation rebates need before and after leakage tests.
Contractor invoice with name, address and license number required.
What to doUse a licensed contractor. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Apply within 90 days of purchase or the contractor invoice.
- Take before photos.
Of the existing equipment or area, including nameplates.
- Buy and install.
With a licensed contractor where required and a Town of Truckee permit if applicable.
- Apply online or with the PDF form within 90 days.
Include dated itemized receipts, after photos and permits.
- Receive a bill credit.
Typically within 6-8 weeks; credits over $700 are paid by check.
Dated, itemized sales receipts and contractor invoice
Before and after photos
Permit copy if applicable
Forms and instructionsResidential building envelope rebate application (PDF, January 2026)
Questions about applying(530) 587-3896
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 Building envelope, insulation and window rebates (Truckee Donner PUD) pay?
$0.7 to $3.5, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a TDPUD customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in TDPUD customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Contractor invoice with name, address and license number required.
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 building envelope rebate application (PDF, January 2026)
- Residential home upgrades - Truckee Donner PUD
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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