Truckee Donner Public Utility District

Electric Panel Upgrade

Beneficial electrification is an essential step toward reaching our carbon reduction targets - both locally and nationally. In order to electrify your home you will need to ensure that your service panel is adequately sized to handle the new electric loads. Modern service panels are designed to be 'solar ready' and to handle the demands from carbon friendly electric appliances, EV chargers, and renewable generation!

Energy Star Appliances

Energy Star appliances will save you 10% to 50% in energy use compared to non-Energy Star new appliances, and much more if you are replacing an old appliance! We'd love to help you upgrade to an Energy Star rated induction cooktop or range. We've added home air purifiers to our rebate options too. Save energy and improve your home's air quality at the same time! 

* Note TDPUD no longer offer rebates for refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers or dryers.

Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters

Back by popular demand! By extracting free heat from the ambient air, Hot Water Heat Pumps have a low cost of operation compared to gas heaters or electric elements. This means a better result for the environment and your pocket!

Envelope Upgrades

Leaky ducts, drafty doors, and aged windows can all waste energy and can prevent your heating system from maintaining comfortable temperatures inside your home. It's important to regularly inspect and maintain your home's envelope. Regular maintenance can also help maintain indoor air quality! NEW for 2024, we have added rebates for attic, wall and floor insulation. Download the rebate application to learn more then apply online!

Heat Pumps for Space Heating & Air Conditioning

Cold-Climate heat pump systems comfortably and efficiently heat your home - even down to sub-zero temperatures. These hyper-efficient and quiet heat pump systems can save you money on heating costs while also adding air conditioning to your home!

EV Charging at Home

Most home chargers currently use the universal J1772™ connector while Tesla chargers use the upcoming North American Charging Standard (J3400). Whichever charger you choose, it should be tested and certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to make sure that it’s safe to use in your home and with your EV. Make sure your charger comes with ENERGY STAR certification to ensure your charger uses minimal energy when not charging.

Some “smart” EV chargers are WiFi enabled and can be managed using an app. Users can set a charging schedule, get convenient reminders to charge, and help you track charging costs and miles driven!

Water Efficient Toilets

Water efficient toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less. This is much lower than older toilets which can use 3 gallons of water (or more) with every flush!