Efficiency Rebates and Incentives

One of the few Bay Area municipalities to produce its own power, the City of Palo Alto Utilities developed several rebate and incentive programs to conserve energy. The commercial Advantage Program offers businesses 100 percent of project cost rebates for window film, lighting and controls projects installed before June 29, 2001. The Efficiency Advantage Program helps residents use energy resources more efficiently by offering a zero interest loan or a rebate on installation of heating and air conditioning systems, windows, insulation and water heaters that meet energy efficiency standards.

To assist indeveloping new sources of green power, give-backs are also offered through a low price premium on electric rates. The Photovoltaic Partners Rebate Program offers eligible Palo Alto residents and businesses a rebate of $4 per watt for installing and gererating electricity from a photovoltaic system.