Of the 4 California utility rebate pages we checked, only one lists a window rebate in October 2026: LADWP pays $2 per square foot. PG&E's, SCE's and SMUD's rebate pages list none.
So whether a window rebate exists depends entirely on your electric utility. Here's what each one's page showed on October 9, 2026.
Which California Utilities Offer Window Rebates in 2026?
As of October 9, 2026, LADWP's Consumer Rebate Program pays $2.00 per square foot for qualifying windows. PG&E's, SCE's and SMUD's residential rebate pages list no window rebate. The federal 25C window credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
| Utility or program | Window incentive (official page, October 9, 2026) |
|---|---|
| LADWP | $2.00 per sq ft for qualifying ENERGY STAR windows |
| PG&E | No window rebate on PG&E's rebates page |
| SCE | No window rebate on SCE's rebates page |
| SMUD | No window rebate on SMUD's rebate pages |
| Federal 25C credit (ended) | Ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 |
Other cities and utilities set their own programs. The free rebate calculator checks the verified programs for a specific address.
What Does LADWP Require for Its Window Rebate?
Windows and glass doors need a U-factor of 0.30 or lower and an SHGC of 0.25 or lower; skylights need 0.50 or lower and 0.28 or lower. The windows must replace inefficient windows, and new construction, additions and ADUs aren't eligible. You also need a final approved permit.
LADWP pays on actual installed dimensions and needs a paid invoice, the manufacturer's order confirmation or NFRC label for each window, and a final approved Building and Safety permit. Apply after installation, within 12 months of purchase. The Los Angeles window rebates guide covers the full process.
Is There a Window Rebate for PG&E, SCE or SMUD Customers?
Not on their rebate pages as of October 9, 2026. PG&E's page lists EV, backup-power and clean-energy offers. SCE's lists a $75 smart thermostat credit. SMUD's lists heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and induction cooktops, but no windows.
So for these customers, a window project in 2026 usually has no utility rebate. The SMUD window rebates answer lists what SMUD does pay for.
Did the Federal Window Tax Credit End?
Yes. The federal 25C credit, which in 2025 covered qualifying exterior windows and skylights up to $600 a year, ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05. Windows installed in 2026 get no federal credit.
Windows installed during 2025 can still go on the 2025 return. The guide to the federal home energy credits that ended explains the details.
Official Sources
Every utility offer on this page comes from that utility's own rebate page, and the window credit facts from the IRS, all checked on October 9, 2026.
- LADWP Consumer Rebate Program, the $2.00 per square foot window rebate and requirements
- PG&E Rebates & incentives, PG&E's current home offers
- IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, the 2025 window limit for a credit that ended after December 31, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a 2026 window replacement program in California?
The main one we found is LADWP's Consumer Rebate Program, which pays $2.00 per square foot for qualifying ENERGY STAR windows replacing inefficient ones, for LADWP customers. PG&E's, SCE's and SMUD's rebate pages listed no window rebate on October 9, 2026.
Can I combine an LADWP window rebate with another utility's rebate?
No. LADWP's Consumer Rebate Program terms say participants can't receive more than one rebate for the same product from more than one California electric or gas utility. The rebate also can't exceed what you paid for the windows.
Has the federal tax credit for new windows ended?
Yes, for windows installed in 2026. The federal 25C credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 (IRS FS-2025-05). For 2025 installations it covered exterior windows and skylights up to $600 a year, claimed on the 2025 return.
Replacing windows in 2026? See the verified rebates for your address with the free rebate calculator.