The Tree Power Shade Tree Rebate Program is a year-round program where Riverside Public Utilities’ electric customers can purchase up to 5 shade trees per calendar year from Parkview Nursery and receive a rebate of $40 per tree. Sales tax, delivery or installation fees, and other associated costs are not considered part of the total purchase price. Rebates are credited to the customer’s utility bill. Some restrictions apply.

What do I need to do?

Visit Parkview Nursery and purchase up to five (5) qualifying trees. Plant the trees on your property only, then complete the Tree Power Rebate Program application. Mail the application and all applicable tree receipts to address located at the bottom of this page.

Why Plant Trees?

Trees planted around a home can reduce cooling costs by as much as 20%. In addition to saving energy, here are some other benefits trees offer:

• Clean the air
• Reduce noise
• Provide privacy
• Prevent soil erosion
• Beautify the environment

Program Guidelines

• Program is subject to fund availability and may be cancelled at any time.
• Customers must fulfill all program-specific and general Riverside Public Utilities program guidelines to be eligible for incentives.
• The level of incentive is $40 per tree for the purchase of up to 5 qualifying trees per electric account, per calendar year.
• Rebate will be credited to customer’s electric account.
• Rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price of the tree.
• Only specific species of tress qualify for this program. Trees are subject to approval by Riverside Public Utilities.
• Qualifying trees must be purchased from a City of Riverside merchant, and planted within 14 days of purchase at customer’s service address.
• Before planting, customer must contact the Underground Service Alert of Southern California or DigAlert at 1-800-227-2600
• Trees must be planted within 10-35 feet of the foundation on the customer’s own property to achieve maximum energy efficiency without negatively impacting any dwelling, business, underground pipes, utility lines or solar power access.
• Customers cannot plant tress on areas considered city property.
• Planted trees are subject to inspection. Customers must allow Riverside Public Utilities access to their property to inspect the trees(s).
• Customer must sign liability agreement and agree to the long-term care of the tree.
• All general program guidelines apply.
• Riverside Public Utilities reserves the right to determine eligibility, modify or discontinue this program without prior notice as its discretion. Program is subject to fund availability.

Submit your completed and signed application, proof-of-purchase and other supporting documentation as required, within 90 days of the purchase date and in accordance with program guidelines to:

Mail:
Riverside Public Utilities – Programs & Services
3025 Madison Street
Riverside, CA 92504

OR

E-mail:
RPURebates@riversideca.gov