The Weatherization Rebate Program is a whole-house approach to improving the energy efficiency of residential homes in Riverside Public Utilities’ electric service territory. The program is open to all RPU residential electric customers.
Rebates are available for attic and exterior wall insulation, whole house fans, attic fans (solar and electric), duct insulation, house envelope and duct sealing, window film, and Cool Roof coatings or products.
What are the Weatherization Program benefits?
By utilizing one, or combinations of, the qualifying conservation efforts, homeowners can greatly increase the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce overall energy consumption.
What qualifies for a rebate, and what are the rebate amounts?
| Conservation Measure |
Minimum Rating
|
Rebate |
| Attic Insulation* |
R-19 |
10 ¢ per sq. ft. |
| |
R-30+ |
15 ¢ per sq. ft. |
| Exterior Wall Insulation* |
R-13+ |
15 ¢ per sq. ft. |
| *Rebates will be calculated for nearest R-value |
|
Whole House Fan
|
Installation will not count towards purchase price
|
$100 (limit 1)
|
|
Solar-Powered Attic Fan
|
Installation will not count toward purchase price
|
$100 (limit 2)
|
|
Electric Attic Vent Fan
|
Installation will not count toward purchase price
|
$50 (limit 2) |
| Duct Replacement |
Entire duct system must be replace with insulated ducts R-6 minimum
|
$150 (max for entire duct system replacement) |
| House Envelope Sealing & Duct Sealing (entire system only) |
Together or separately |
50% of project cost (up to $350 max. |
|
Cool Roof (coatings or products)
|
Energy Star-Rated
|
$0.20 per sq. ft. for sloped roof
OR $0.10 per sq. ft. flat/ low-slope.
|
| |
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per sq. ft. (steep sloped)
|
|
Windows/Sliding Glass Doors
|
Energy Star-Rated
|
$1 per sq. ft. |
| Window Film |
NFRC certified |
$1 per sq. ft. |
|
Solar window screen
|
SHGC of .40 or less |
$1 per sq. ft. |
Current building code compliance, the choice of improvements, the selection of dealers, the purchase of items and acceptance of materials used, work performed and the payments thereof are the customer's responsibility.
Riverside Public Utilities reserves the right to determine eligibility and modify or discontinue this program without prior notice at its discretion. Program is subject to fund availability.
