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GWP Residential Programs & Rebates
Click the link above for an updated list of GWP's programs and rebates. If the link does not work, you can copy and paste this web address into your browser: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/glendale-water-and-power/residential-customers/residential-programs.
Electric Leaf Blower Rebate
Glendale Water and Power (GWP) electricity customers can receive a rebate for purchasing an electric leaf blower on their power bill. $50 if purchased in Glendale, and $40 if purchased outside of Glendale.
Residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate program
Residents can purchase an electric battery powered lawn mower and receive a rebate up to $250. Equipment can be purchase online, or from a manufacturer-authorized retailer or dealer, including hardware and home improvement stores.
Questions
For questions about the prohibition on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, contact Code Compliance at (818) 548-3700 or the Office of Sustainability at Sustainability@GlendaleCA.gov or (818) 548-4844 Option 3.
Please note that South Coast AQMD also has a commercial rebate program for businesses.
For information regarding the powered leaf blower ban ordinance, please visit the: Initiative information page.
Official Website - SoCal Water Smart
Click the link above to access the official rebate website. If the hyperlink above does not work, you can copy and paste this website into your browser: https://socalwatersmart.com/en/residential/#
Residential Rebate Index
While more information about each individual incentive can be found on the website above, here are some quick links and descriptions from the official website for the rebates that are currently available:
High-Efficiency Clothes Washers |
High-efficiency clothes washers use 55% less water than standard clothes washers. Less water means less energy needed for water heating, lowering both your water and energy bills. Rebates start at $85. Download Clothes Washer Product List. |
Premium High-Efficiency Toilets |
Premium high-efficiency toilets use 20% less water than the WaterSense standard and flush the same amount of waste just as, if not more, effectively. Download Toilet Product List. |
Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles |
Multi-trajectory, rotating streams apply water more slowly and uniformly to your landscape, encouraging healthy plant growth. Download Rotating Nozzle Product List. |
Rain Barrels & Cisterns |
Collecting and re-using rainwater from lawns and gardens minimizes the amount of water flowing into your storm drains, sewer systems and local waterways. Click here to learn more. |
Weather Based Irrigation Controller |
Allows for more accurate, customized irrigation by automatically adjusting the schedule and amount of water in response to changing weather conditions. Download Irrigation Controller Product List. |
Soil Moisture Sensor System |
A soil moisture sensor measures soil moisture content in the active root zone on your property. Download Soil Moisture Product List. |
Turf Replacement Program |
Turf grass is one of the most water-intensive plants in your landscape. Its requirements for high water and frequent maintenance make it time-consuming and expensive. By replacing your landscape, you could save on your water bill, reduce landscape maintenance costs, and show that you care about conserving water. |
SoCal Gas Rebate Website
Click the link above for an in-depth guide to SoCalGas rebate information. If the link does not work, you can copy and paste this web address into your browser: https://www.socalgas.com/savings/rebates-and-incentives
Home Energy Tax Credits - IRS Website
Click the link above or copy and paste this address into your browser: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/home-energy-tax-credits
If you make energy improvements to your home, tax credits are available for a portion of qualifying expenses. The credit amounts and types of qualifying expenses were expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
The website will help you compare the credits and decide whether they apply to expenses you've already paid or will apply to improvements you're planning for the future.
Who can claim the credits
You can claim either the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit or the Residential Clean Energy Credit for the year when you make qualifying improvements.
Homeowners who improve their primary residence will find the most opportunities to claim a credit for qualifying expenses. Renters may also be able to claim credits, as well as owners of second homes used as residences.
The credits are never available for improvements made to homes that you don't use as a residence.
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
These expenses may qualify if they meet requirements detailed on energy.gov:
- Exterior doors, windows, skylights and insulation materials
- Central air conditioners, water heaters, furnaces, boilers and heat pumps
- Biomass stoves and boilers
- Home energy audits
The amount of the credit you can take is a percentage of the total improvement expenses in the year of installation:
- 2022: 30%, up to a lifetime maximum of $500
- 2023 through 2032: 30%, up to a maximum of $1,200 (heat pumps, biomass stoves and boilers have a separate annual credit limit of $2,000), no lifetime limit
Get details on the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.
Residential Clean Energy Credit
These expenses may qualify if they meet requirements detailed on energy.gov:
- Solar, wind and geothermal power generation
- Solar water heaters
- Fuel cells
- Battery storage (beginning in 2023)
The amount of the credit you can take is a percentage of the total improvement expenses in the year of installation:
- 2022 to 2032: 30%, no annual maximum or lifetime limit
- 2033: 26%, no annual maximum or lifetime limit
- 2034: 22%, no annual maximum or lifetime limit
Get details on the Residential Clean Energy Credit.
Resources
- Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
- Frequently asked questions about energy efficient home improvements and residential clean energy property credits
- Credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
- Interactive guide to energy credits available under the Inflation Reduction Act
- 5 ways to save in 2023 with home energy tax credits
- Publication 5797, Home Energy Tax Credits PDF
- Publication 5886-A, Clean Energy Tax Incentives for Individuals PDF
- Publication 5967, Energy Efficient Home Improvements Credit (25C) PDF
- Publication 5968, Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) PDF
- Publication 5976, How to claim an Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit RESIDENTIAL ENERGY PROPERTY PDF
- Publication 5977, How to claim a Residential Clean Energy tax credit PDF
- Publication 5978, How to claim an Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit HOME ENERGY AUDIT PDF
- Publication 5979, How to claim an Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit EXTERIOR DOORS, WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS AND INSULATION MATERIALS PDF
Clean Vehicle Tax Credits - IRS Website
Click the link above. If the link does not work, you can copy and paste this web address into your browser: https://www.irs.gov/clean-vehicle-tax-credits
This website, provided by the IRS, will help you determine whether your purchase of an electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) qualifies for commercial tax credits.


