Central air conditioner must be 16 SEER2 and 12.6 EER2 or higher (equipment must be AHRI rated) with a cooling capacity greater than or equal to 18,000 Btuh and less than 65,000 Btuh. 

Any equipment manufactured on or after 1/1/23 must adhere to SEER2/HSPF2 ratings 

Central air conditioner must replace an existing central air conditioner (SEER 13 or less and EER 11 or less) 

Efficiency qualifications are based on the combined equipment efficiency rating as determined by the Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration Institute. System components consist of an outdoor condensing unit, an indoor coil unit, and in some cases an air handler/furnace. Eligibility is determined by efficiency of combined components as applicable. For example, a condenser may have an "up to 15 SEER" rating, but when matched with a coil and furnace, the system may only reach 14.5 SEER as determined by AHRI.

Must be an SCE Customer 

Must be located on the DAC/Low-income map (California Climate Investments Priority Populations Mapping Tool 4.0) and meet legend requirements: 

• Blue: Low-Income Community 
• Yellow: Disadvantaged Community: CES 
• Green: Disadvantaged Community: CES, Low-Income Community -Dwelling must be single family or multi-family with four units per foundation or less. 

Independently metered 

In-unit appliances (not shared)

New construction is not eligible.

Incentive amount cannot exceed purchase price. -Use an SCE HPP Participating Contractor (Trade Ally) to perform upgrades and submit rebate application(s) on the homeowner's behalf. 

Must NOT be in any state assistance programs

Application must be submitted with 90 days of installation date. 

Homes are eligible for one incentive per existing unit 

All installed measures must follow current ETRM version guidelines in additional to SCE guidelines to qualify for rebates