Consumer Information

Existing Applications

Application forms are only available for correcting EXISTING applications. Only complete applications for eligible appliances that comply with all program Terms and Conditions will be awarded a rebate. Corrections to existing applications must be postmarked no later than 30 days from the postcard postmark.

If you need a new form for an existing application, you can download it here

*The Energy Commission is currrently reviewing all applications that were not approved to ensure accuracy in processing

Rebates

Get Cash and Save Energy on:

• Refrigerators – $200
• Clothes Washers – $100
• Room Air Conditioner – up to $50
• Dishwashers – $100
• Freezers – $50

Rules

Must be a California resident with a valid street address. Post office box addresses do not qualify.

Must purchase a new California eligible appliance to replace an existing model.

Rebates for refrigerators, clothes washers, and room air conditioners: Make purchase during rebate period from Earth Day, April 22, 2010, through December 6, 2010, from a California retailer. (Note: This is a first-come, first-serve program.) Home Appliance Applications MUST be postmarked by December 6, 2010. This includes applications for Refrigerators, Washers, Room Air-Conditioners, Freezers, and Dishwashers.

Rebates for freezers and dishwashers: Make purchase during rebate period from July 29, 2010 through December 6, 2010, from a California retailer. No out-of-state or internet purchases. (Note: This is a first-come, first-serve program.) Home Appliance Applications MUST be postmarked by December 6, 2010. This includes applications for Refrigerators, Washers, Room Air-Conditioners, Freezers, and Dishwashers.

Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning units, and water heaters: Make purchase during rebate period from Earth Day, April 22, 2010, through December 31, 2010, from a California retailer or licensed California contractor. No out-of-state or internet purchases. (Note: This is a first-come, first-serve program.) NOTE: Applications for HVAC and Water Heater systems MUST be postmarked by December 31, 2010.

Must recycle the existing, inefficient appliance, HVAC unit, and water heater through a California Certified Recycler. Recycling services for appliances may also be provided by Platinum retailers, utility-buy back programs, and your city or county governments.

Consumers can receive one rebate for each type of appliance. Separate rebate and recycling forms are required for each rebate. *For HVAC systems: consumers can apply for both a cooling unit (air condition or heat pump systems) and heating unit (furnace or boiler) rebate.

The appliance must be installed (hooked up) before submitting the rebate claim. The consumer, if asked, must allow access for an inspector to verify installations.

Must submit a completed rebate application within 120-days of the date of purchase that includes proof of residency, purchase and recycling. Note: Home appliance applications MUST be postmarked by December 6, 2010. Applications for HVAC and Water Heater systems MUST be postmarked by December 31, 2010.

Required Documents

The complete rebate application must include ALL of the following:

1. Completed and signed rebate application form with all required consumer, retailer and appliance information (brand, model & serial number)
2. Completed and signed proof of recycling form with all required consumer, recycler or hauler, and replaced appliance information
3. Copy of the sales receipt for the purchased appliance
4. Copy of the consumer's most recent utility bill dated 60 days or less (to prove residency)
5. The original, bright yellow EnergyGuide label or universal product code (UPC) label from the purchased appliance, or confirmation of appliance delivery from the retailer FORM. This Cash for Appliances form can be obtained from the retailer.