The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) serves Sacramento County and small portions of Placer County. SMUD is known for aggressive electrification incentives, especially for heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heaters, with stacked low-income adders for qualifying households.
Counties served (partial list):
Sacramento, Placer (South).
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SMUD Rebates — Frequently Asked Questions
- What rebates does SMUD offer?
- SMUD currently offers 5 active rebate programs for California residential customers, covering Heat Pump, EV Charger, Water Heater, HVAC System, Appliances.
- How do I qualify for SMUD rebates?
- All applicants must be SMUD residential customers with the utility account in their name. Income-qualified programs use Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds by county.
- How long do SMUD rebates take?
- Most SMUD rebate applications are processed within 6 to 12 weeks of submission, assuming the installation invoice, equipment model/serial numbers, and proof of utility service are all included with the application.
- Where do I apply for SMUD rebates?
- Applications can be submitted online at https://www.smud.org/rebates. You can also use the DuloCore rebate calculator to confirm eligibility and estimate total stacked savings (federal + state + utility) before you apply.