An ecobee thermostat rebate in California depends on which utility sends your bill. DuloCore checked the official pages of eight utilities on October 13, 2026. Two list ecobee models by name on their program pages. The rest name no ecobee model on their rebate pages.
Which California Utilities Name ecobee Models for a Rebate or Bill Credit?
As of October 13, 2026, two utilities list ecobee models by name: SCE's Smart Energy Program and LADWP's Power Savers. Each lists the same 7 models. SMUD, Burbank and Riverside state a thermostat rebate without naming a brand.
| Utility | What its official page states (October 13, 2026) | Names ecobee? |
|---|---|---|
| SCE Smart Energy Program | One-time $75 bill credit for enrolling; up to $125 in bill credits | Yes, 7 models |
| LADWP Power Savers | $55 prepaid card plus a $40 or $90 annual incentive; the 2026 season ends October 31, 2026 | Yes, 7 models |
| LADWP marketplace | Up to $75, or up to $100 for purchases made June 1 to October 31, 2026 | No, ENERGY STAR label |
| SMUD | $50 instant rebate, online at SMUD Energy Store only | Store lists 3 models |
| Burbank Water and Power | Up to $75 for buying and installing a smart thermostat | No |
| Riverside Public Utilities | $50 for a Wi-Fi enabled smart programmable thermostat | No |
The two city rows come from Burbank Water and Power's residential rebates page and the table in Riverside Public Utilities' heat pump and air conditioning rebates page.
What Does SCE Pay for Enrolling an ecobee Thermostat?
SCE states a one-time $75 bill credit for enrolling a qualifying smart thermostat, and up to $125 in bill credits.
SCE's Smart Energy Program page has a qualified product list. Under ecobee it names the ecobee3, ecobee3 Lite, ecobee4, ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control, Smart Thermostat Enhanced, Smart Thermostat Premium and Smart Thermostat Essential.
The $75 credit is for signing up through SCE's authorized service provider. The page also states up to $50 in bill credits for taking part from June 1 through September 30 each year. During an energy event, the provider may raise the thermostat setting by up to four degrees. You can re-adjust it, though the page says overriding could affect enrollment status.
What Does LADWP Pay for an ecobee Thermostat?
LADWP's Power Savers lists 7 ecobee models and pays up to $145. Its 2026 season ends on October 31, 2026.
LADWP's Power Savers page lists the same seven ecobee models as SCE. The thermostat must be configured to a central air conditioning unit. Participants get a $55 prepaid card after being accepted, plus a $40 annual incentive for 25% to 75% participation in the season's events or $90 for greater than 75%. The 2026 season runs June 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, and the page says enrollment confirmation may take up to 10 weeks.
LADWP's Efficient Product Marketplace page states up to $75 for an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat, raised to up to $100 for purchases made June 1 to October 31, 2026, with applications due by December 31, 2026. The page names no brand.
ENERGY STAR's certified smart thermostat list had seven rows under the brand name Ecobee on October 13, 2026, including ecobee3 Lite, Smart Thermostat Premium and Smart Thermostat Enhanced. No row has Smart Thermostat Essential as its model name. The row named ecobee 7 lists Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential under additional model information, so compare the model number with the list.
Does SMUD's $50 Rebate Cover an ecobee Thermostat?
SMUD's rebate page states a $50 instant rebate without naming a brand. Its online SMUD Energy Store listed three ecobee thermostats on October 13, 2026.
SMUD's Rebates for my home page says its thermostat rebates are not available in stores and are claimed online at SMUD Energy Store. The store's thermostat category listed the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential, Enhanced and Premium. The store's rebate details state a Smart Thermostat Instant Rebate of up to $50 for SMUD residential customers, limited to 2 smart thermostat rebates per customer per year. The store says it confirms eligibility at checkout before the purchase is completed.
Do PG&E, SDG&E and SoCalGas Have an ecobee Thermostat Rebate?
No. On October 13, 2026, PG&E's and SoCalGas's pages listed no thermostat rebate, and SDG&E's page said Golden State Rebates retail offerings have ended.
- PG&E. The Rebates & Incentives page does not contain the word thermostat.
- SDG&E. The rebates page carries a notice that the Golden State Rebates Program's retail rebate offerings have ended. A product table still on the page names an Amazon smart thermostat and an ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat, not ecobee.
- SoCalGas. Its Rebates & Incentives page lists natural gas appliance rebates and no thermostat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for an ecobee thermostat rebate?
SCE and LADWP Power Savers have an enrollment button on their program pages. SMUD's rebate is claimed in its online store. Burbank and Riverside use an application form. The eligibility check shows programs a household may qualify for.
Is a bill credit the same as a rebate?
No. A rebate lowers the price of the thermostat. SCE's credit and LADWP's Power Savers incentive pay you for letting the utility adjust it during events.
Do the ecobee Premium, Enhanced and Essential all qualify?
SCE's Smart Energy Program and LADWP's Power Savers list all three by name. SMUD's online store also lists all three. The other utilities' rebate pages name no model. For other brands, see smart thermostat rebates for every major utility, Nest thermostat rebates and Honeywell smart thermostat rebates.
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