Silicon Valley Power (SVP) offers several programs to help make your home look better and run more efficiently. To qualify for these programs, you must be a resident of the City of Santa Clara and receive electricity from Silicon Valley Power.

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Rebate Amounts

Income-qualified customers may be eligible for bonus rebates.

To be eligible for an add-on rebate, you must have another SVP home electrification rebate in progress.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
HVAC Heat Pump (gas furnace replacement)	$3,000 per ton Max amount: $10,000	FRAP: $500 per system LIHEAP: $500 per system
HVAC Heat Pump (electric resistance replacement)	$1000 per system	FRAP: $500 per system LIHEAP: $500 per system
HVAC Tune-Up	$75	N/A
Blower Door Test (Add-On)	$200 for every ACH50 score decreased from initial blower door test results	N/A
Insulation (Add-On)	$1.00/sq.ft. Max amount: $5,000	N/A

Water Heater

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
Heat Pump Water Heater (gas-to-electric)	$5,500	FRAP: $500 LIHEAP: $500
Heat Pump Water Heater (electric-to-electric)	$500	FRAP: $250 LIHEAP: $250

Electric Vehicles

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Residential)	$350 per charging station Limit 2 charging stations per residential account	N/A
Income-Qualified Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle	up to $1,500	LIHEAP: up to $2,000
EBike	10% of pretax purchase. Up to $300.	FRAP: $200

Laundry

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
Electric Dryer (gas-to-electric)	Base Rebate Amount: $150	FRAP: $100 LIHEAP: $100
High Efficiency Heat Pump Clothes Dryer (gas-to-electric)	Base Rebate Amount: $250	FRAP: $50 LIHEAP: $50

Cooking

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
Electric Range with Induction Cooktop (gas-to-electric)	$750	FRAP: $100 LIHEAP: $100
Induction Cooktop (gas-to-electric)	$250	FRAP: $100 LIHEAP: $100
Electric Resistance Wall Oven (gas-to-electric)	$200	FRAP: $100 LIHEAP: $100

Electrical Upgrades

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
Smart Electric Panel	$4,000	FRAP: $1,000 LIHEAP: $1,000
Main Service Panel Upgrade (Add-On)	$1,500	FRAP: $500 LIHEAP: $500
New Circuits Prewired for Future Electric Appliances (Add-On)	$500 per circuit Max amount: $2,000 for 4 circuits	FRAP: $250 (up to $1,000 for 4 circuits) LIHEAP: $250 (up to $1,000 for 4 circuits)
Circuit Pausers or Splitters (Add-On)	$50	FRAP: $50 LIHEAP: $50

Solar

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
Battery Storage	$0.15 per watt-hour Max amount: $2,700	FRAP: $2,000 LIHEAP: $2,000
Income-Qualified Solar Grant	$3.50 per watt Max amount: up to 3 kilowatts	N/A
Solar Tune-up	up to $1,500	N/A

Other

Rebate Type	Rebates Amount	Income-Qualified Bonus
Pool Pump	$100	FRAP: $50 LIHEAP: $50
Energy Efficiency Grant for HOAs	up to $25,000	N/A

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Rebate Payment

• Rebates up to $600 will appear as a one-time bill credit on the Silicon Valley Power portion of the City of Santa Clara Municipal Utilities bill. Checks will only be issued for rebates over $600.
• Please allow 2 to 3 billing cycles from submission to receive the bill credit. If your bill credit has not been received after three (3) billing cycles, please contact Silicon Valley Power at 408-244-SAVE (7283) or email SVPResidential@siliconvalleypower.com.
• A bill credit will only be applied to active accounts.
• Only labor performed by a licensed or qualified contractor is eligible for rebate reimbursement, customer labor is excluded.
• Landlords may participate in measures installed at properties receiving electricity from Silicon Valley Power under a residential rate schedule.
• Discrepancies can invalidate the rebate application.
• Silicon Valley Power is not responsible for items delayed or lost in the mail.
• Silicon Valley Power disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage which may arise as a result of the applicant’s participation in this program and makes no expressed or implied representation or warranty that the installation of the appliance will result in a reduction of your electric utility bill.
• Offer void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law.
• The rebate amount cannot exceed the net purchase price of the appliance including any discounts, instant rebates or tax credits and does not include taxes or shipping costs.
• Rebates valid for purchases made with United States currency only.

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Questions?

Rebate Information

For details and restrictions on these programs, or if you are unable to complete the application online.

Email: SVPResidential@SiliconValleyPower.com
Phone: 408-244-SAVE (7283)

Permit Center

If your project requires a permit, visit the Permit Center to apply for permits, schedule temporary power disconnect/reconnect, and schedule inspections.

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