TDPUD customers, California · Rebate
Heat pump water heater rebate (Truckee Donner PUD)
Run by Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD)
Truckee Donner PUD pays $1,000 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater replacing a gas water heater, or $750 when replacing an electric one, paid as a bill credit.
Amounts
How much you get
$1,000 replacing gas, $750 replacing electric; not more than equipment and installation cost. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Replacing a gas water heater | $1,000 |
| Replacing an electric water heater | $750 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Active TDPUD electric account; the equipment must be installed at that service address. Owners, landlords and tenants can apply.
New ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater with UEF 2.5 or higher, installed by a licensed contractor; the old gas line must be capped (photo required).
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters.
- Heat pump water heaters
ENERGY STAR, UEF 2.5 or higher.
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 heat pump water heater 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 Heat pump water heater rebate (Truckee Donner PUD) pay?
$750 to $1,000, 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.
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
- 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.
- Residential heat pump water heater 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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