TID Residential Appliance Rebates
Current ordinary appliance awards: ENERGY STAR clothes washer, clothes dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator $50 each; qualifying ENERGY STAR HPWH $500; induction cooktop/range $300. No $35 default or unspecified Other award. Room AC and thermostat use Heating and Cooling; G2E is separate. HPWH limit: one qualified unit per household per 15 years. Rebates of $300 or less are credited to the next monthly statement. Application must be RECEIVED within six months of PURCHASE, after installation/operation. Approval remains at TID's sole discretion.
This program offers rebates for various energy-efficient appliances, including heat pumps, clothes washers, refrigerators, and induction cooktops.
Guidance
The Turlock Irrigation District (TID) offers residential rebates ranging from $35 to $500 for upgrading to eligible energy-efficient appliances, including heat pump water heaters, induction stovetops, refrigerators, clothes washers, and dryers. To qualify, the new unit must be installed and operating in a residence within the TID service area.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm your residence is located within the TID Service Area.
This is a strict requirement for eligibility.
- Verify your home has an electric dryer if applying for the ENERGY STAR Clothes Dryer rebate.
Gas dryers do not qualify for the matching electric dryer requirement.
- Provide a copy of the purchase receipt or invoice.
The receipt must clearly reference the purchase date and the specific unit model number.
- Submit the completed application and supporting documents.
Apply online at rebates.tid.org or mail the application to TID Smart Energy Programs, P.O. Box 949, Turlock, CA 95381.
Contractor Tasks
- Take pre-installation photos of the existing equipment before removal.
This is required to prove the replacement of existing units like refrigerators or storage water heaters.
- Verify the new equipment meets specific size and efficiency requirements.
Refrigerators must be ≥ 14.0 cu. ft., HPWH must have an EF factor ≥ 2.0, and Induction cooktops/ranges must be ≥ 30 inches wide.
- Ensure Heat Pump Water Heaters are installed in an unconditioned space.
The unit must be installed outside the air-conditioned living space, such as an attic, garage, crawlspace, or unheated basement.
- Take post-installation photos of the newly installed unit.
A photo of the installed unit is explicitly required for the submission.
- Provide proof of the Energy Guide with the ENERGY STAR logo.
This is required for the clothes washer, clothes dryer, refrigerator, and heat pump water heater rebates.
Qualification
No special qualification flags for this rebate.
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · has income-qualified portion · pre-approval required · permit required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required
How to Submit
Apply through https://rebates.tid.org/ or mail the completed ordinary appliance application and required documents to Turlock Irrigation District, P.O. Box 949, Turlock, CA 95381. Application must be RECEIVED within six months of PURCHASE; equipment must be installed and operating in a TID residence. Complete only selected qualifying appliance rows, obtain actual customer signature/date/printed name, and complete required final selected-measure/evidence review before filing. Verify applicable Energy Guide/ENERGY STAR or induction installed-photo/model evidence. Use the separate G2E route only for verified gas/propane conversion; unknown prior fuel remains pending. Preserve historical signed evidence/pins. Provider review and funding remain required; no payment is guaranteed.