TID Residential Heating and Cooling Rebate
Central Heat Pump (G2E): $1,500. Central Heat Pump (Standard): $1,000. Central A/C: $500. Ductless Mini-split: $350/ton (max 5 tons). Whole House Fan: $100. Room AC/Thermostat: $50. Limit 2 central units per 23-year useful life. Mini-split limit 4 rebates/5 tons per 23 years. Smart Thermostat limit 2 per 9 years. Rebates <=$300 are bill credits; >$300 are checks.
Guidance
The TID Residential Heating and Cooling Rebate offers $50 to $3,000 for energy-efficient HVAC upgrades, including heat pumps, central AC units, ductless mini-splits, whole house fans, and smart thermostats. Applicants must be active residential customers of the Turlock Irrigation District (TID).
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm active TID utility service
Ensure the property receives electric service from Turlock Irrigation District and is a single-family, multi-family, or mobile home.
- Verify past rebate history
Confirm the property has not exceeded program frequency limits (e.g., 2 central units per 23 years, or 2 smart thermostats per 9 years).
- Sign the rebate application
Provide a signed rebate application. If you are a renter, the property owner must sign the application.
- Confirm existing AC for Whole House Fan
If applying for a Whole House Fan rebate, verify that the residence currently has an active central air conditioning system.
Contractor Tasks
- Install qualifying high-efficiency equipment
Ensure central split systems meet SEER2 >= 15, and central packaged systems meet SEER >= 15. Ductless heat pumps must be SEER >= 15. Ductless ACs, room ACs, and smart thermostats must be ENERGY STAR certified.
- Provide a detailed itemized invoice
The invoice must clearly show the brand, model number, and serial number of the newly installed equipment.
- Document Gas-to-Electric (G2E) conversions
For G2E rebates, the invoice must explicitly show the removal or capping of gas/propane lines and the installation of the electric connection.
- Submit application and documentation
Submit the completed application and required documents online at rebates.tid.org or by mail to TID within six months of the purchase date.
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 1, 2025
How to Submit
Apply online at https://rebates.tid.org/ or mail the completed application and required documents to: Turlock Irrigation District, P.O. Box 949, Turlock, CA 95381. Applications must be received within six months of the purchase date.