Trees · California

RPU Tree Power Shade Tree Rebate and Free Tree

Run by Riverside Public Utilities

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
rebate up to $40 per tree, up to 5 trees per calendar year; annual coupon for one free tree up to $40 value
Maximum
$200 per household
Who qualifies
RPU electric customers.
Where
Riverside Public Utilities electric customers in the City of Riverside.
Status
Open. Rebate year-round; free tree coupon distributed with March bills.
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Buy qualifying shade trees at participating nurseries and plant them on your property (10-35 ft from the house, south or west preferred).

Requirements

  • Qualifying species only; no dwarf trees, palms or citrus
  • Plant on your own property
  • Mail application and tree receipts
  • Sales tax, delivery and installation not rebated

How to apply

  1. 1Buy up to five qualifying trees at a participating nursery (Louie's Nursery, Parkview Nursery)
  2. 2Plant on your property
  3. 3Complete the Tree Power rebate application and mail with receipts to RPU Programs and Services, 3025 Madison St, Riverside CA 92501
  4. 4Credit appears on utility bill
  5. 5Free tree: take the coupon on the March utility bill to a participating nursery

Timing and deadlines

not published

Free tree campaign annually from March; one source says through June 30

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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