Rebate Overview
Overview
The City of Palo Alto Utilities offers a rebate for electrical prewiring, wiring, and circuit installations, known as the Electrical Prewiring, Wiring, and Circuit Rebate. This rebate provides $500 per device, up to a maximum of $2,000 per household. It's available to both homeowners and contractors.
Benefits
Upgrading your home's electrical system can enhance safety and support the installation of energy-efficient appliances. This transition contributes to a cleaner environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, electrifying your home can lead to long-term cost savings on energy bills.
More Information
- All circuits must be wired to the source, including wire and breaker.
- Circuit pausers or splitters are eligible for this rebate.
- Installations must comply with the California Electrical Code.
- This rebate is an add-on and cannot be applied for separately; it must be applied for at the same time as a heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC application.
- Prewiring must occur within six months of installing a heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC system to qualify.
- The rebate applies to new heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC systems.
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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