City of Palo Alto: Electrical Prewiring, Wiring, and Circuit Rebate
Rebate Overview
Overview
The City of Palo Alto offers a rebate for electrical prewiring, wiring, and circuit splitter/pauser devices, available exclusively as an add-on to appliance upgrade rebates. This incentive is designed to support the installation of new heat pump water heaters or heat pump HVAC systems. The maximum rebate amount is $2,000.
Benefits
Upgrading to electric appliances can make your home more comfortable and environmentally friendly. Electric systems often operate more efficiently, leading to potential savings on energy bills. Additionally, reducing reliance on fossil fuels helps decrease greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a healthier planet.
More Information
- Action Required: To access this rebate, you must first submit a rebate reservation application online, including photos of your existing appliances to be replaced, before selecting a contractor to perform the work.
- After approval, you have 120 days to complete the installation and submit the final rebate application with required documentation, such as invoices and proof of permit inspection.
- This rebate is only available when combined with a core appliance rebate and cannot be applied for on its own.
- Prewiring must take place within six months of the heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC installation to qualify.
- The rebate is limited to one per household for both prewiring/wiring and subpanel installation, and a maximum of two rebates for circuit splitter/pauser devices.
Details
- Incentive type: Rebate
- Amount: $ 2,000
- Maximum Amount: $ 2,000
- Category: Circuit
- Provider: City of Palo Alto Utilities
- Link: More details
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