No. As of October 8, 2026, SMUD's residential rebate pages don't list a window rebate. SMUD's money goes to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and induction cooktops instead.
So a Sacramento homeowner replacing windows this year is paying full price unless a local program applies. Here's what SMUD's pages do list, checked on October 8, 2026.
Is There a SMUD Rebate for Replacement Windows?
No. SMUD's Rebates for My Home, heating and cooling, and appliance rebate pages list no window rebate as of October 8, 2026. And the federal 25C credit, which covered up to $600 a year for qualifying windows and skylights, ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Older pages that quote a SMUD window rebate don't match what SMUD publishes now. Check SMUD's rebate pages again before you buy, since SMUD changes offers during the year.
What Does SMUD Offer Instead?
SMUD's rebates center on electrification. As of October 8, 2026, SMUD lists up to $3,000 for a heat pump HVAC system, $3,000 to $4,000 for a gas-to-electric heat pump water heater, and $100 to $750 for an induction cooktop or range.
| SMUD rebate (official pages, October 8, 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Heat pump HVAC, gas-to-electric | $3,000 variable-stage; $2,000 two-stage (15.2 SEER2 minimum) |
| Heat pump HVAC, electric-to-electric multi-stage upgrade | $1,000 |
| Heat pump water heater, gas-to-electric | $3,000 (50 gal+), $3,500 (65 gal+), $4,000 (80 gal+) |
| Heat pump water heater, electric-to-electric | $1,000 |
| Induction cooktop or range (24 in. or larger) | $100 electric-to-induction; $750 gas-to-induction |
SMUD says heat pump HVAC rebates must be submitted by a contractor in the SMUD Contractor Network. The heat pump water heater rebates guide covers SMUD's water heater tiers in more detail.
Did the Federal Window Tax Credit End?
Yes. The federal 25C credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05. Before 25C ended, the IRS page capped its window and skylight portion at $600 a year for 2025. 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 2025 rules.
Are There Window Rebates Elsewhere in California?
Yes, in some utility territories. LADWP, the Los Angeles utility, pays $2.00 per square foot for qualifying ENERGY STAR windows, but only for LADWP customers. A SMUD customer in Sacramento can't use LADWP's rebate.
The Los Angeles window rebates guide explains LADWP's rules. For a Sacramento address, the free rebate calculator shows the programs we've verified.
Official Sources
Every SMUD offer and amount on this page comes from SMUD's own rebate pages, and the window credit facts from the IRS, all checked on October 8, 2026.
- SMUD Rebates for My Home, SMUD's residential rebate list
- SMUD heating and cooling rebates, heat pump HVAC rebates
- IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, the 2025 window limit for a credit that ended after December 31, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SMUD give rebates for energy-efficient windows?
Not as of October 8, 2026. SMUD's residential rebate pages list rebates for heat pump HVAC systems (up to $3,000), heat pump water heaters (up to $4,000) and induction cooktops (up to $750), but no window rebate. Check SMUD's site before buying, since offers change.
Can I still get a tax credit for new windows?
Not for windows installed in 2026. The federal 25C credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 (IRS FS-2025-05). Qualifying windows installed during 2025 can still be claimed on the 2025 return, up to the $600 annual window and skylight limit.
What is the best SMUD rebate for a Sacramento home?
By amount, SMUD's largest listed rebates are $4,000 for an 80-gallon-plus gas-to-electric heat pump water heater and $3,000 for a variable-stage gas-to-electric heat pump HVAC system, as of October 8, 2026. Which one fits depends on the equipment you're replacing.
Upgrading a Sacramento home? See the verified rebates for your address with the free rebate calculator.