Smart thermostat rebates in California depend on which utility sends your bill. DuloCore checked the official pages of eight utilities on October 13, 2026. Five state a current offer, two list nothing for thermostats, and one says its offers have ended.
Which California Utilities Offer Smart Thermostat Rebates in 2026?
As of October 13, 2026, five utilities state an offer on their official pages: SCE ($75 bill credit), SMUD ($50), LADWP, Burbank Water and Power, and Riverside Public Utilities ($50).
| Utility | What its official page states (October 13, 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCE | Bill credit for joining demand response | $75 |
| SCE, income-qualified | Free through Energy Savings Assistance | No cost |
| PG&E | Rebates page does not mention thermostats | None listed |
| SMUD | Instant rebate, online at SMUD Energy Store only | $50 |
| SDG&E | Golden State Rebates retail offerings have ended; SDG&E's own $25 incentive closed December 31, 2023 | Ended |
| LADWP Power Savers | $55 prepaid card plus a $40 or $90 annual incentive; the 2026 season ends October 31, 2026 | Up to $145 |
| LADWP marketplace | Rebate for ENERGY STAR smart thermostats | Up to $75 |
| SoCalGas | Rebate table lists no thermostat | None listed |
| Burbank Water and Power | Rebate for buying and installing one | Up to $75 |
| Riverside Public Utilities | Wi-Fi enabled smart programmable thermostat | $50 |
The two city rows come from Burbank Water and Power's residential rebates page and the table in Riverside Public Utilities' heating and cooling rebate program.
What Do SCE and SMUD Pay for a Smart Thermostat?
SCE pays a $75 bill credit for joining demand response. SMUD gives a $50 instant rebate, but only through its online SMUD Energy Store.
A demand response event is a period when the utility asks customers to use less power. SCE's rebates page says the $75 credit goes to customers who let it temporarily adjust an eligible smart thermostat by up to four degrees during those events. DuloCore's SCE smart thermostat page covers who qualifies.
SMUD's Rebates for my home page says its thermostat rebates are not available in stores. It also mentions an additional incentive for joining My Energy Optimizer with a qualifying new smart thermostat, without stating an amount. The SMUD smart thermostat page has the detail.
What Does LADWP Pay for a Smart Thermostat?
LADWP has two offers: up to $145 for enrolling a smart thermostat in Power Savers, and a purchase rebate of up to $75.
LADWP's Power Savers page says the program remotely adjusts the thermostat by up to 4 degrees. The 2026 season runs June 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, and the page says enrollment confirmation may take up to 10 weeks. Participants get:
- A $55 prepaid card, one per household, after being accepted.
- A $40 annual incentive for 25% to 75% participation in the season's events, or $90 for greater than 75%.
The purchase rebate is on LADWP's Efficient Product Marketplace page. It is up to $75 for an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat. The same page lists a limited-time increase to up to $100 for purchases made June 1 to October 31, 2026. Applications are due by December 31, 2026.
Do PG&E, SDG&E and SoCalGas Have a Smart Thermostat Rebate?
None of the three stated a current smart thermostat rebate on October 13, 2026. SDG&E says its offers ended, and the others list none.
- PG&E. The Rebates & Incentives page does not contain the word thermostat.
- SDG&E. The rebates page opens with a notice that the Golden State Rebates Program's retail rebate offerings have ended. The same page still shows a product table listing smart thermostats at $40 and $75, so confirm with SDG&E before counting on one. SDG&E's Smart Communicating Thermostat Incentive page says that $25 incentive closed on December 31, 2023. DuloCore's San Diego smart thermostat page has more.
- SoCalGas. The Rebates & Incentives page lists natural gas appliance rebates. No thermostat is on it.
SCE's page, linked above, still describes Golden State Rebates coupons for smart thermostats, although SDG&E, which awarded the program's contract, says the retail offerings have ended.
Can I Get a Free Smart Thermostat in California?
Yes, in SCE territory, if the household qualifies for Energy Savings Assistance. SCE lists a smart thermostat among upgrades owners and renters may receive free.
SCE's Energy Savings Assistance page says a household qualifies by income, with an upper limit of 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or by taking part in an eligible public assistance program such as CalFresh. The eligibility check shows which verified programs fit a specific household.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the thermostat brand matter for a rebate?
It can. LADWP's Power Savers page lists approved thermostats, including ecobee, Sensi, Honeywell Home and Google Nest models. SCE's page names no brand.
Is a demand response credit the same as a rebate?
No. A rebate lowers the price of the thermostat. A demand response credit pays you for letting the utility adjust it. LADWP's page says participants can opt out of an event at any time.
How do I check thermostat offers for my address?
Enter the address in the rebate calculator. It shows the programs DuloCore has verified for that address.
Buying a smart thermostat? See the verified rebates for your address with the free rebate calculator.