Golden State Rebates (GSR) offers eligible California customers instant rebates on energy-efficient products that help them save and live comfortably. The instant rebates cover efficient water heaters, smart thermostats, and room air conditioners.

The Golden State Rebates program is funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and implemented by CLEAResult under a contract awarded by San Diego Gas & Electric® Company (SDG&E®) and supported by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E®), Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) and Southern California Edison Company (SCE®).

Click here to see GSR eligible products.

CPA has partnered with Golden State Rebates (GSR) to offer CPA California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) customers a $300 instant rebate for high-efficiency room air conditioners. CPA customers are eligible for the $90 GSR rebate, plus an additional $210 from CPA for the combined $300 instant rebate on eligible room air conditioners.

You can verify your eligibility for the GSR and the CPA savings on the Golden State Rebates website.

CPA residential customers on CARE and FERA are eligible to receive a $210 incentive towards the purchase of an energy-efficient room air conditioner. However, all CPA customers are eligible for the $90 instant rebate through Golden State Rebates.

Click here to verify your eligibility.

The ENERGY STAR® program is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary labeling program: EPA sets energy efficiency specifications and those that meet them can choose to display the ENERGY STAR® logo. In turn, consumers and businesses who want to save energy and money can look for the ENERGY STAR label when making buying decisions. 

According to the EPA, since 1992, ENERGY STAR® has saved 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity and avoided more than $500 billion in energy costs.  

ENERGY STAR® air conditioners benefit customers by lowering energy bills through lower energy use and reduce greenhouse gas impacts. 

Pairing high efficiency AC with CPA’s Power Response program can help maximize bill savings and lower strain on the electricity grid during peak summer usage. 

The cost of an air conditioner will vary by make, model and retailer. Eligible base models start at approximately $350.  

Eligible models vary by retailer. See the Qualified Products List for more detail. 

See the Participating Retail Store List to find a participating local retailer. 

Reach out CPA’s Energy Team program to receive impartial no-cost technical assistance for home and small business electrification projects. 

CPA has a host of programs for our residential and commercial customers. To see more, visit the CPA Programs website.

Numerous federal, state and local rebates exist to help lower the cost of electrification projects – and available funding can vary by jurisdiction and over time. CPA has knowledgeable technical assistance for electrification projects available from Energy Team at no cost to you, including up-to-date information on available rebates in your area.