Sonoma Clean Power Induction Cooktop/Range Rebates
Standard rebate is $500. CARE/FERA customers receive 50% of remaining project costs up to $10,000. Rebates cannot exceed 100% of total project cost when combined with other incentives. Approved applicants are also eligible for a free 10-piece induction cookware set (must be picked up within 14 days of approval). Customers are limited to one rebate per equipment type per account. Applications must be submitted no more than 90 days after project completion.
Make the switch to induction and get $500 back plus a free 10-piece set of induction compatible cookware. Customers enrolled in CARE or FERA energy bill discount programs are eligible to receive 50% of their project costs back (not to exceed $10,000).
Guidance
This program offers rebates ranging from $500 to $10,000 for replacing an existing natural gas cooktop or range with a new electric induction system, plus a free 10-piece set of induction-compatible cookware. Applicants must be Sonoma Clean Power customers installing the equipment in an existing building or fire rebuild.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm Sonoma Clean Power service
Verify that Sonoma Clean Power is your active electricity provider before proceeding.
- Provide your most recent utility bill
Upload a copy of your most recent PG&E bill (dated within the last 60 days). It must show Sonoma Clean Power electric generation charges and match the installation address.
- Verify property type
Confirm the installation is taking place in an existing building or as part of a wildfire rebuild, as standard new construction is ineligible.
- Provide proof of CARE/FERA enrollment (if applicable)
If you are income-qualified, provide documentation showing active enrollment in the CARE or FERA energy bill discount program to claim the 50% project cost rebate.
Contractor Tasks
- Verify the existing equipment is natural gas
Confirm that the previous cooking equipment being removed or replaced was fueled by natural gas.
- Install an eligible induction system
Ensure the new cooktop or range is fully electric. Dual-fuel systems (such as a gas cooktop with an electric oven) are strictly prohibited.
- Provide a detailed final invoice
Supply an invoice showing the full purchase and installation details, including the total project cost, which is required to calculate CARE/FERA benefits.
- Take a photo of the installed equipment
Capture a clear photo of the newly installed induction cooktop or range to include with the application.
- Submit the application
File the online rebate application along with the final invoice, equipment photo, and utility bill within 90 days of project completion.
Qualification
- Has income-qualified portion
Higher rebate amounts are available for income-qualified customers. Eligibility can be verified through enrollment in programs like CARE/FERA or other documentation.
- Fuel switching required
Project must involve replacing an existing natural gas cooktop or range with a new induction unit. New construction is not eligible (except for fire rebuilds). Dual fuel systems are also ineligible.
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · pre-approval required · permit required · contractor enrollment required
Budget & Availability
- May 9, 2025Rebates are available for eligible induction cooktop or range purchases, with higher amounts for income-qualified customers and a bonus for replacing natural gas equipment. Funds are available.
How to Submit
Submit an online application within 90 days of project completion. Required documents include a final invoice showing the purchase/installation details, a photo of the installed equipment, and a W-9 form (if applicable). Processing time is typically 6-8 weeks, and the rebate is paid by check.