SDG&E Pool Pump Rebate (2026): The $200 Offer Ended in 2020

The SDG&E pool pump rebate is not open in 2026. The last one paid $200 off an ENERGY STAR variable speed pool pump and ran through December 31, 2020. DuloCore checked the SDG&E rebate pages on November 2, 2026.

But income-qualified San Diego households, for example a family of 4 earning up to $82,500, can still get a pool pump at no cost through SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance.

For every SDG&E program that is still open, see the SDG&E rebates overview.

Is There an SDG&E Pool Pump Rebate in 2026?

No. As of November 2, 2026, the SDG&E rebates page lists no pool pump, and SDG&E says its Golden State Rebates retail offerings have ended.

The SDG&E rebates page still shows the last four retail products: an Amazon smart thermostat, an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat, a heat pump water heater and a room air conditioner. None of them is a pool pump.

And DuloCore also lists the SDG&E programs it tracks, and none of them pays for a pool pump.

How Much Was the SDG&E Pool Pump Rebate?

The SDG&E variable speed pool pump rebate was $200, taken off the price at a participating store, with one rebate per household.

The SDG&E 2020 program sheet set these rules:

Rule (SDG&E program sheet, updated March 2020)	What it required
Amount	$200, applied at the point of sale
Pump	ENERGY STAR certified variable speed, 1 hp to 3 hp
Home	Single-family home with an existing swimming pool; no spas, fountains or new construction
Old pump	A single-speed or two-speed pump; replacing a variable speed pump did not qualify
Schedule	Programmed to run outside the 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. peak
Limit	One rebate per household

So the offer is long gone: the sheet said it was valid through December 31, 2020, or earlier if funds ran out. A second SDG&E sheet from the same year says post-purchase rebates were no longer available.

Can I Get a Free Pool Pump Through SDG&E ESA?

Possibly. A pool pump is on the SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance list for ESA Basic Plus, which needs income documents.

The SDG&E ESA page lists the pool pump next to refrigerators, duct sealing and attic insulation. Renters can apply, though the property owner may need to approve some upgrades, and an old appliance must meet age rules before ESA replaces it.

And you qualify through a listed public assistance program such as CalFresh or Medi-Cal, or by income. SDG&E lists these limits from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027:

Household size	Maximum combined annual income
1	$39,900
2	$54,100
3	$68,300
4	$82,500

The limits equal 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The CPUC ESA page describes ESA as no-cost services for customers within the CARE or FERA income limits. To start, submit the interest form on the SDG&E ESA page or call 1-866-597-0597.

What Pool Pump Should SDG&E Customers Buy Without a Rebate?

Follow the two rules the old SDG&E rebate set: an ENERGY STAR variable speed pump, programmed to run outside the 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. peak.

Certified models are on the ENERGY STAR pool pump list. So a pump from that list, set to run before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m., meets both of the old SDG&E rules.

Southern California Edison customers can compare the SCE rebate programs.

Northern California homes can check the PG&E energy rebates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SDG&E Pay a Rebate for a Variable Speed Pool Pump?

Not in 2026. The last SDG&E pool pump rebate was $200 and was valid through December 31, 2020, or until funds ran out.

The terms are on the SDG&E pool pump program sheet.

Can Renters Get a Pool Pump Through SDG&E ESA?

Renters can apply for ESA. The property owner may need to approve some upgrades, and ESA Basic Plus needs income documents.

Can I Claim the Old SDG&E Pool Pump Rebate After Buying a Pump?

No. The 2020 rebate was a markdown at a participating store, and SDG&E stated that post-purchase rebates were no longer available.

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