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Main panel upgrade rebate (Truckee Donner PUD)

Run by Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD)

Truckee Donner PUD pays up to $1,000 for a new main panel of at least 200 amps with dedicated circuits for two electrification measures (EV charger, heat pump water heater, heat pump HVAC, or solar plus battery).

Open Checked Oct 27, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Up to $1,000.

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.

  • New main panel (not a subpanel), at least 200 amps and larger than the old one, with dedicated circuits for at least two of: EV charger, heat pump water heater, heat pump HVAC, solar PV plus battery; one measure installed and the second wired at application.

  • Permitted through the Town of Truckee building department.

    What to doGet a Town of Truckee permit (1.530-582-7821).

Applying

How to apply

Apply within 90 days of purchase or the contractor invoice.

  1. Take before photos.

    Of the existing equipment or area, including nameplates.

  2. Buy and install.

    With a licensed contractor where required and a Town of Truckee permit if applicable.

  3. Apply online or with the PDF form within 90 days.

    Include dated itemized receipts, after photos and permits.

    Go to tdpud.org

  4. Receive a bill credit.

    Typically within 6-8 weeks; credits over $700 are paid by check.

What you'll need

  • Dated, itemized sales receipts and contractor invoice

  • Before and after photos

  • Permit copy if applicable

Forms and instructionsResidential main panel upgrade rebate application (PDF, January 2026)

Questions about applying(530) 587-3896

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Main panel upgrade rebate (Truckee Donner PUD) pay?

Up to $1,000 back.

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.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Residential main panel upgrade rebate application (PDF, January 2026)tdpud.org · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  2. Residential home upgrades - Truckee Donner PUDtdpud.org · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked weekly

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