Golden State Rebates has ended: on November 3, 2026, the SDG&E rebates page said the program's retail rebate offerings have ended, and goldenstaterebates.com returned an error page (404). Its retail coupons for smart thermostats, heat pump water heaters and room air conditioners are closed. Customers of SoCalGas, SCE, LADWP and SMUD can still use their utility's offers, and income-qualified homes can get no-cost weatherization through Energy Savings Assistance.
For every SDG&E offer still listed, see our guide to SDG&E rebates.
When Was Golden State Rebates Closed?
Golden State Rebates has ended: on November 3, 2026, the SDG&E rebates page said its retail rebate offerings have ended, and that page gives no closing date.
The SDG&E rebates page explains that California utility customers funded the closed program under the California Public Utilities Commission, and that CLEAResult ran it under a contract awarded by SDG&E, with support from PG&E, SoCalGas and SCE. Buyers got a coupon by email and redeemed it at a retailer.
That page still shows the old coupon amounts, and none of them can be claimed today:
| Product (ended coupon) |
Old amount |
| Heat pump water heater replacing an electric water heater |
$500 |
| Smart thermostat (ENERGY STAR certified) |
$75 |
| Amazon smart thermostat |
$40 |
| Room air conditioner (ENERGY STAR Advance) |
$15 |
Our guide to water heater rebates in California covers the water heater offers DuloCore tracks.
What Can California Homeowners Use Now That Golden State Rebates Ended?
DuloCore checked the official pages on November 3, 2026: SoCalGas, SCE, LADWP and SMUD list their own water heater or thermostat offers, and Energy Savings Assistance gives no-cost weatherization to income-qualified homes.
| Utility |
Offer |
Amount listed |
| SoCalGas |
High-efficiency storage water heater |
$300-$575 |
| SoCalGas |
Tankless water heater replacing a tank unit (single-family detached home) |
$80-$1,500 |
| SCE |
Smart thermostat bill credit for demand response |
$75 |
| LADWP |
ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater |
up to $2,500 per unit |
| SMUD |
Heat pump water heater upgrade |
up to $4,000 |
| SMUD |
Smart thermostat at the SMUD Energy Store |
$50 |
SoCalGas allocates its rebate funds first come, first served until December 31, 2026 or until the funds run out, per the SoCalGas rebates page.
Our SoCalGas rebate programs guide lists every SoCalGas offer DuloCore tracks.
SCE pays its credit when you let SCE adjust an eligible smart thermostat by up to four degrees during demand response events, and the credit is open to customers in certain SCE demand response and pricing programs, per the SCE rebates page.
SCE customers can compare the rest in our guide to SCE rebate programs.
LADWP residential customers apply through the LADWP Consumer Rebate Program.
SMUD customers see both SMUD offers on the SMUD home rebates page.
The CPUC Energy Savings Assistance page offers no-cost weatherization to California homes that meet the CARE or FERA income limits.
To see which offers fit your address, try the DuloCore rebate calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Do I Call Now That Golden State Rebates Closed?
SDG&E lists (866) 258-4937 for questions about the closure of Golden State Rebates, whose retail offers have ended. The same SDG&E rebates page carries the closure notice.
Was the Closed Golden State Rebates Program Legit?
Yes, Golden State Rebates was a real California program, now ended, funded by utility customers under the California Public Utilities Commission. CLEAResult announced its launch on November 29, 2022.
Does a Federal Tax Credit Replace the Ended Coupons?
No, the federal 25C credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so California homeowners now look to the utility offers above.
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