Important Notices and Disclaimers for Available Rebates

Important Notices and Disclaimers for Available Rebates for the SoCalGas Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Rebates Terms and Conditions

ENERGY STAR® Certified Natural Gas Clothes Dryers

• $70 Rebate: Minimum Combined Energy Factor (CEF) of 3.48

High-Efficiency or ENERGY STAR Certified Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters

• $80 Rebate: Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 0.82-0.86
• $900 Rebate: UEF of 0.87-0.94
• $1,100 Rebate: UEF of 0.95
• $1,300 Rebate: UEF of 0.96 or above
• $1,500 Rebate: UEF of 0.98 or above

Find qualifying ENERGY STAR natural gas tankless water heaters at energystar.gov. Qualifying tankless water heaters must be replacing a conventional tank-type water heater in a single family detached home.

High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heaters

• $75 Rebate: Minimum UEF of .64 (medium draw) or .68 (medium draw or high draw), up to 55 gallons.

Natural Gas Pool Heaters 

• $600 Rebate: Tier I - Thermal Efficiency (84% - 93%)
• $1,500 Rebate: Tier II - Thermal Efficiency (94% TE or above)

ENERGY STAR Certified Natural Gas Furnaces

• $1.40 (per kBtuh) Rebate: 92-94% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)
• $10 (per kBtuh) Rebate: 95-96% or greater AFUE
• $25 (per kBtuh) Rebate: 97% AFUE or above

Qualifying units must not exceed 500 kBtuh. Must be replacing an existing natural gas pool heater.

Natural Gas Fireplace Inserts

• $300 Rebate: Tier 1- 70-74.9% Fireplace Efficiency (FE)
• $500 Rebate: Tier II - 75% FE or greater

Limit one per household.

Natural Gas Wall Ovens

• $500 Rebate: List of qualifying models. Must be replacing an existing natural gas oven.

Natural Gas Freestanding Ovens

• $120 Rebate: List of qualifying models. Must be replacing an existing natural gas oven.

Natural Gas Patio Heaters

• $400 Rebate: List of qualifying models.

ENERGY STAR Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems

• $2,500 Rebate: ENERGY STAR Solar Thermal Water Heating System with a NON-ENERGY STAR Storage Gas Water Heater (up to 55 gallons) backup replacing a Storage Gas Water Heater
• $3,500 Rebate: ENERGY STAR Solar Thermal Water Heating System with a NON-ENERGY STAR Tankless Gas backup (.82 UEF or above) replacing a Storage Gas Water Heater
• $3,500 Rebate: ENERGY STAR Solar Thermal Water Heating System with a NON-ENERGY STAR Tankless Gas backup (.82 UEF or above) replacing a Tankless Gas Water Heater
• $4,000 Rebate: ENERGY STAR Solar Thermal Water Heating System with an ENERGY STAR Storage Gas backup (up to 55 gallons) replacing a Storage Gas Water Heater
• $5,000 Rebate: ENERGY STAR Solar Thermal Water Heating System with an ENERGY STAR Tankless Gas backup (.95 UEF or above) replacing a Storage Gas Water Heater
• $5,000 Rebate: ENERGY STAR Solar Thermal Water Heating System with an ENERGY STAR Tankless Gas backup (.95 UEF or above) replacing a Tankless Gas Water Heater

IMPORTANT: To qualify for the rebate, ENERGY STAR certified Solar Water Heating Systems must have a Solar Uniform Energy Factor (SUEF) of 1.8 or greater. In addition, a new installation of an ENERGY STAR certified Natural Gas Storage Water Heater (up to 55 gallons) or an ENERGY STAR certified Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater with a UEF (Uniform Energy Factor) of .82 or above (serving as the backup unit), in conjunction with the solar installation is required. Limit one per household. Learn more about your solar water heater.

Proof of Purchase Requirements
While you may install some of the products yourself, some should be installed using a licensed contractor. The Proof of Purchase and other documentation required to process your rebate application may differ depending on who completes the installation. All products must be installed prior to submitting your completed forms and other required documentation.

Home improvement contract (HIC) and/or paid invoice/receipts may be used as proof of purchase. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) requires that licensed contractors provide you with an HIC if the materials and labor total for the product(s) and installation is $500 or more. It is recommended that you request an HIC from your contractor even if the contractor installation was less than $500. If an HIC is your proof of purchase, it must be the original given to you by your contractor and must be signed and dated by both you and your licensed contractor. If the signatures are not dated, the date that the HIC was written will determine the product purchase date.

Proof of Purchase must include the following information:

1. Retailer or contractor name, business address, and phone.
2. Itemized description of each product, including such information as:
   1. Manufacturer, product make, and model number(s), and other identifying information, including the ENERGY STAR SWH system ID, ICC/OG-100 collector number, and ICC/OG-300 system certification number.
   2. Equipment-only cost.
   3. Solar Uniform Energy Factor (SUEF) for solar thermal systems
3. Invoice, which includes purchase price per product, and notes “Paid in Full” or lists payment terms if applicable.
4. Product installation date, unless self-installed.
5. Cash on delivery (C.O.D.) will be accepted as proof of purchase provided C.O.D. invoice is accompanied by a delivery receipt, or an install date is noted on the invoice. Altered receipts will not be accepted.

For additional information on home improvement contracts or the status of your contractor’s license, visit cslb.ca.gov or call the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752).

Ask your tax advisor about possible federal tax credits. For information on available Federal Tax Credits for energy-efficient home improvements, visit energystar.gov.