Rebates
Commercial Energy Efficiency Program
Rapid Rebates
Rapid Rebates offers a streamlined approach for customers to obtain financial incentives for eligible energy efficiency and electrification upgrades. Please see the current Rebate Summary and associated Rebate Submission Guides for details.
Projects not listed in the Rebate Summary may still be eligible through the Custom Incentive Program. Please contact us at CEEP@willdan.com to learn more.
$25,000,000
Estimated remaining funds available for 2025.
General Requirements
All equipment must meet the requirements listed in the respective measure package in the California Electronic Technical Reference Manual (www.caetrm.com). There is a CEEP Rebate Submission Guide (RSG) for each rebate-eligible measure below, which summarizes the requirements to apply for a rebate. The RSG may be updated to reflect new or modified SCE and/or CPUC requirements accordingly. Please contact Willdan to request the current RSG or with any questions.
- Rebate reservation must be placed before installation.
- Rebate applications must be submitted to Willdan within 60 days of a project's installation date.
- Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible.
Measures & Rebates
Heat Pump Water Heater, 45-99 gal
eTRM Measure Package ID: SWWH027-06
| Existing Water Heater Size | Eligible HPWH Replacement | Eligible Building Types | Rebate per HPWH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Storage Water Heater, 26 - 55 gal | 45 - 99 gal, 208/240V, UEF 3.50+ | Any eligible commercial building | $6,000* |
| Gas Storage Water Heater, 56 - 69 gal | 56 - 99 gal, 208/240V, UEF 3.50+ | Any eligible commercial building | $7,000* |
| Gas Storage Water Heater, 70 - 89 gal | 76 - 99 gal, 208/240V, UEF 3.50+ | Any eligible commercial building | $8,000 |
*Offices, Small Retail, and Restaurants in Climate Zone 15 are $1,000 less than listed rebate. Contact Willdan for information about rebates replacing tankless water heaters.
Heat Pump Water Heater, 120 gal
eTRM Measure Package ID: SWWH028-06
| Existing Water Heater Size | Eligible HPWH Replacement | Eligible Building Types | Rebate per HPWH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage-type (80+ gallons, Gas-Fired) OR Boiler or Tankless (76+ kBtu/hr, Gas-Fired) | 120-gal HPWH(s), 208/240V, COP 4.3+ | Hotels, Grocery Stores, Nursing Homes, Fitness Centers, Refrigerated Warehouse, Hospital | $25,000 |
| Storage-type (80+ gallons, Gas-Fired) OR Boiler or Tankless (76+ kBtu/hr, Gas-Fired) | 120-gal HPWH(s), 208/240V, COP 4.3+ | Places of Assembly*, Motels, Retail Large (>130,000 sqft.) | $23,000 |
| $17,000 Climate Zone 15 |
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| Storage-type (80+ gallons, Gas-Fired) OR Boiler or Tankless (76+ kBtu/hr, Gas-Fired) | 120-gal HPWH(s), 208/240V, COP 4.3+ | Private University, Private University Dorm, Multistory Retail, Storage Facility | $18,000 |
| $13,000 Climate Zone 15 |
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| Storage-type (80+ gallons, Gas-Fired) OR Boiler or Tankless (76+ kBtu/hr, Gas-Fired) | 120-gal HPWH(s), 208/240V, COP 4.3+ | Retail Small, Office Large, Office Small | $14,000 |
| $10,000 Climate Zone 15 |
*Places of Assembly may include; Theaters/Cinemas, Places of Worship, Casinos, Country Clubs, and other commercial gathering spaces.
Demand Controlled Kitchen Ventilation
eTRM Measure Package ID: SWFS012-03
| Existing | Measure | Eligible Building Types | Rebate per Exhaust Fan Horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen hoods equipped w basic on/off controls; not already controlled by cooking activity sensors | Demand controls on existing commercial kitchen ventilation systems | Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Resorts, Hospitals, Theaters, Private Universities, Places of Assembly*, Corporate Cafeterias | $1,900 |
*Places of Assembly may include; Theaters/Cinemas, Places of Worship, Casinos, Country Clubs, and other commercial gathering spaces.
Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls
eTRM Measure Package ID: SWCR001-04
| Existing | Measure | Eligible Building Types | Rebate per Linear Foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-temp (freezer) vertical display cases with Uncontrolled Anti-Sweat Heaters | Install Anti-Sweat Heater Controls | Grocery Stores | $65 |
Medium Temperature Case Doors
eTRM Measure Package ID: SWCR015-03
| Existing | Measure | Eligible Building Types | Rebate per Linear Foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium-temp (cooler) vertical display cases with no doors | Install Doors on Open Cases | Grocery Stores | $230 |
Switched Reluctance Motors for Packaged HVAC with Gas Heat
eTRM Measure Package ID: SWHC041-07
| Existing | New | Eligible Building Types | Minimum Project HP | Rebate per Replaced Motor HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Speed Induction Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan | Software-Controlled Switched Reluctance Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan (1 - 15 HP) | Fast Food Restaurants | 5 HP | $425 |
| Single Speed Induction Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan | Software-Controlled Switched Reluctance Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan (1 - 15 HP) | Places of Assembly*, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Sit-Down Restaurants, Retail Small | 10 HP | $425 |
| Single Speed Induction Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan | Software-Controlled Switched Reluctance Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan (1 - 15 HP) | Grocery Stores, Hotels, Motels, Retail Large (>130,000 sqft.), Retail Multi-Story, Storage Facilities, Private Universities | 15 HP | $425 |
| Single Speed Induction Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan | Software-Controlled Switched Reluctance Motor on Packaged HVAC Supply Fan (1 - 15 HP) | Offices, Refrigerated Warehouses, Private K-12 | 20 HP | $425 |
Please Note: Measure is only eligible for installations in Packaged HVAC units with gas heating.
*Places of Assembly may include; Theaters/Cinemas, Places of Worship, Casinos, Country Clubs, and other commercial gathering spaces.
Heat Pump Water Heaters
(120-gallon, min 4.3 COP) Measure Package ID: SWWH028
Existing unit must be Storage-type (80+ gallons, gas-fired) OR Boiler or Tankless (76+ kBtu/hr., gas-fired)
$25,000
Per Unit
Qualifying Building Types
Hotels
Grocery Stores
Places of Worship
Nursing Homes
Fitness Centers
Large 1-Story Retail
Museums
Theater/Cinema
Hospitals
Convention Centers
Refrigerated Warehouses
Kitchen, Exhaust Hood Demand Control Ventilation
Measure Package ID: SWFS012
Kitchen hoods equipped with basic ON/OFF controls.
Not already controlled by cooking activity sensors.
Contact Willdan for a list of requirements
$1,300
Per Exhaust Fan Horse Power
Qualifying Building Types
Restaurants
Grocery Stores
Resorts
Hospitals
Theaters
Private Universities
Assembly Buildings
Corporate Cafeterias
Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls Low Temp (Freezers)
Measure Package ID: SWCR001A
$35
Per Linear Foot
Qualifying Building Type
Grocery Stores
Add Glass Doors and LED Lighting to Open Vertical Refrigerated Cases
Measure Package ID: SWCR015
$50
Per Linear Foot
Qualifying Building Type
Grocery Stores
Rebate Process Overview
Enrollment:
Customer signs a Customer-Implementer Agreement and Trade Pro signs a Trade Pro Agreement, both of which are provided by Willdan.
Reserve Rebate with Willdan:
Contractor provides Willdan with the required pre-installation project info to confirm customer’s eligibility and rebate amount.
Installation:
Customer hires Contractor or may request a referral to a Trade Pro from Willdan.
Post Installation Documents:
Contractor provides Willdan with the required post-installation information, documents, and photos. Willdan prepares and submits the post-installation package to SCE.
Rebate Check Issued:
Once SCE reviews, inspects, and approves the project, Willdan issues the rebate check.