Merced ID High Efficiency Central Air Conditioner Rebate
Calculated as $175 per ton for units meeting SEER > 18 or SEER2 > 16.9. Maximum capacity is 5.4 tons. Limit of two rebates per household per 18-year useful life. Total rebate cannot exceed the purchase price of the unit (excluding tax, installation, etc.). Rebates < $300 are issued as bill credits; >= $300 are issued as checks.
Merced Irrigation District (MID) offers a higher $175 per ton rebate for residential customers replacing or adding a new high-efficiency central air conditioner (<5.4 tons) that meets SEER > 18 (or SEER2 > 16.9) standards. A current AHRI certificate and receipt are required. Apply within 6 months of purchase; limit two units per 18 years.
Guidance
Merced Irrigation District (MID) provides a $175 per ton rebate (up to $945) for residential customers installing a high-efficiency central air conditioner. To qualify, the system must have a capacity strictly under 5.4 tons and meet specific SEER or SEER2 efficiency standards.
Homeowner Tasks
- Verify your utility service
Confirm you have an active residential electric service account with Merced Irrigation District (MID).
- Confirm rebate history
Ensure your household has not already received two or more central air conditioner rebates from MID in the last 18 years.
- Provide the purchase receipt
Provide a copy of the final purchase receipt or invoice for the new central air conditioner.
- Sign the application
Sign the completed Residential Heating & Cooling Rebate Application form.
Contractor Tasks
- Install eligible equipment
Install a central air conditioner with a cooling capacity strictly less than 5.4 tons that meets efficiency standards of SEER > 18 or SEER2 > 16.9.
- Obtain a building permit
A valid building permit is required for the installation.
- Complete the rebate application
Fill out the Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Application, ensuring SEER/SEER2 ratings, size, manufacturer, and model numbers are included.
- Submit the rebate packet
Email the completed application, permit, and purchase receipt to rebates@mercedid.org or mail it to the MID Public Programs office.
Qualification
- AHRI matched pair
Not required: energy star certified equipment · income-qualified · has income-qualified portion · pre-approval required · permit required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required
Important Dates
- Program runs:
- January 10, 2026January 1, 2030
Budget & Availability
- April 18, 2025Rebates are subject to change or termination without prior notice and depend on the availability of funds. Applications must be submitted within six months of the product purchase date.
How to Submit
Submit the completed Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Application form (including SEER/SEER2/EER ratings, size, manufacturer, model numbers), along with a copy of the purchase receipt/invoice and the current AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings. Submit via email to rebates@mercedid.org or mail to Merced Irrigation District, Attn: Public Programs, 744 West 20th Street Merced, CA 95340 within six months of purchase. MID reserves the right to inspect installations. Rebates under $300 are issued as bill credits; $300 or more are issued as checks (unless the account has a balance, then it's applied to the balance).