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Through education and financial resources, 3CE Energy Programs assist our Central Coast Community with the switch from fossil fuels to clean energy alternatives. 

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Based on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measures, focusing our Energy Programs on the transportation and building sectors will provide the greatest impact on reducing GHG emissions locally.

Responding to community needs
As 3CE launches energy programs to meet our community’s goals, we continue to collaborate and engage with stakeholders to develop and enhance our energy programs.

City of Palo Alto Utilities is offering incentives for their residential, commercial and industrial customers to install solar water heating systems on their homes and facilities. Incentives are based on the estimated energy savings.  Single-family residential incentives are capped at $2,719 for gas-displacing systems and $1,834 for electricity or propane-displacing systems. Commercial systems are capped at $100,000.

The Customer Incentive Program is designed to encourage energy efficient lighting systems and the exploration and implementation of energy efficient technologies.  Often, the latter technologies are overlooked because customers are either unfamiliar with them, think they are too costly to apply at their facilities, or do not believe such technologies can effectively meet their energy needs. These technologies may address either equipment or operational change, therefore, if the Department can quantify a demand reduction and/or energy savings, there is a basis for providing an incentive to assist the customer. This program provides incentives in two separate areas, lighting, and energy efficient equipment.

The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use. So while we keep our rates competitive, we also want to help you reduce your energy usage. Reducing your energy use will save you money and helps our environment. It’s a win-win!

Electric vehicle drivers who install Level 2 (240-Volt AC) plug-in chargers at their residence in the service territory of Colton Electric Department are eligible for a rebate.

Rebate Program Guidelines:

• Applicant must be a Colton Electric Utility customer
• The EV charger must be installed within Colton Electric Utility service territory
• The incentive offer is on a first-come, first–served basis and is effective until funding is expended or the program is discontinued
• Applicant is responsible for meeting all program requirements and for checking with state/county/city governments and homeowners associations (if any) regarding local conditions, restrictions, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations prior to installation
• Colton Electric Utility does not warrant, endorse, or assume liability for the quality, performance, or safety of the contractor and/or retailer or wholesaler. Performance of any product and acceptance of materials used is solely the customers responsibility
• Applicant is responsible for obtaining all required permits from the City of Colton
• Maximum of one EV charger rebate per household

Own a Used Electric Vehicle?

Electric vehicle (EV) owners under Colton Electric service territory are eligible to receive a $1,000 rebate. Customers enrolled in the low-income program are eligible to receive an increase rebate of $1,500.

Rebate Program Guidelines

• Applicant must be a Colton Electric Utility residential customer
• The EV must be registered to a residence serviced under Colton Electric Utility territory
• Must provide copy of of purchase of lease agreement of an electric vehicle/plug-in vehicle
• Must provide copy of permanent vehicle registration
• Must provide copy of most recent utility bill demonstrating residency at the address on the application
• The incentive offer is on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective until funding is expended or the program is discontinued
• Maximum of one EV Rebate per household

The City of Colton Electric Utility is offering customers air conditioner(AC) tune-up rebates up to $60 for A/C units that do not exceed 5 tons. To qualify for this program the customer must have an AC unit that is 5 tons or less. The customer must have an active residential Colton Electric Account.

Rebates are on a first come first serve basis, the program will end when all funding has been spent.

The City of Colton Electric Utility offers residential customers generous rebates for specific Energy Efficiency Home Improvements. Rebates are provided for the following product list:

• Occupancy Sensors (Limit 8)
• Ceiling Fan ( Limit 4, Must be Energy Star Approved)
• Box Fan (Limit 4)
• Whole-house Fan
• Evaporative Cooler
• Room A/C (Must be Energy Star Approved)
• Solar Attic Fan
• Solar Light Tube (Limit 2)
• Pool Pump (Two Speed and Variable Speed only)
• Clothes Washer (Must be Energy Star Approved)
• Dishwasher (Must be Energy Star Approved)
• Refrigerator (Must be Energy Star Approved)
• Smart Thermostat (Must be Wi-Fi Enabled)

The City of Colton Electric Utility now offers residential customers generous rebates for installing replacement windows and insulation. Rebates are provided for the following product list:

• Windows must meet Energy Star approval with a U-Factor less than 0.35 and SHGC less than 0.30.
  • Rebate is $4 per square foot
• Insulation may be added to the attic, and/or exterior walls. Rebates will also be provided for the radiant barrier installed within the attic space. Insulation and radiant barrier must meet the following R-Values:
  • Attic Insulation - Minimum R-30: Rebate is $0.40 per square foot
  • Radiant Barrier - Minimum R-19: Rebate is $0.30 per square foot
  • Exterior Walls - Minimum R-13: Rebate is $0.20 per square foot

Is this program right for me?

• Are you a commercial, industrial or multi-family SMUD customer?
• Do you know what energy efficiency upgrades you want to install?
• Are you ready to start?

Things to know

• You can Install the measures yourself or hire a contractor of your choice.
• Express Energy Solutions can pay rebates up to $20,000 per account, per year. 

For large or complex projects not eligible for the Express Energy Solutions program, consider our Custom Incentives. If you are a small to mid-sized business and need help identifying products that can reduce your bill and locating contractors who can install them, consider SMUD's Complete Energy Solutions program.

Who's eligible?

• SMUD customers who are currently on a commercial billing rate
• Property managers of a multi-family complex operating as a business

How does it work?

• Review our EES Procedures Manual and Rebates for qualifying products, eligibility and performance requirements.
• View and select your measures from our list of qualified products.
• Note: Rebates larger than $5,000 require pre-approval. For rebates under $5,000, apply online within 90 days of installation.
• Submit your rebate application along with required documents to smud.org/MyAccount.

Whether you choose to be your own contractor, or hire a professional contractor, all parties need to first set up a My Account at smud.org in order to apply for a rebate.