Pasadena E-Bike Rebate Program

“Classic Commuter” electric assist bicycle (File Photo – Ernest Lee)

PWP’s E-Bike Rebate Program is back, providing Pasadena residents with an opportunity to adopt a greener and more efficient way to get around town.

By News Desk

Pasadena Water and Power residential electric customers are now eligible for a $500 rebate when they purchase a new, qualifying, electric bicycle from a bike shop located in the City of Pasadena. Customers currently enrolled in PWP’s income-qualified bill payment assistance program may qualify for an extra $500, bringing their total rebate up to $1,000.

Electric bicycles can minimize greenhouse gas emissions while reducing your overall carbon footprint.

How to Qualify

• Purchase a new Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle at one of the bike shops located in the City of Pasadena to qualify for the rebate.
  • A used electric bicycle does not qualify for a rebate.
  • Scooters, mopeds, segways and e-bike conversion kits do not qualify for rebates.
  • The California DMV handbook defines an electric bicycle as a bicycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.
• Submit your online rebate application within 180 days from the date of purchase, along with a copy of your detailed receipt/invoice and the required supporting documents under the “How to Apply” section.
• Review additional requirements listed “Terms” section listed below.

How to Apply

• Log in to your PWP account.
• Select “Apply for Rebate”
• Please note you will need to upload the following supporting documentation as part of the application:
  1. A complete sales receipt or paid invoice, which must include:
     • Total cost of the Electric Bicycle
     • Date of purchase
     • Manufacturer and Model Name
  2. A photo of the Electric Bicycle
  3. A photo of the Serial Number associated with the Electric Bicycle
  4. PWP E-bike Rebate Agreement Form

Once approved, your rebate check will arrive in 6 to 8 weeks.

Terms

• Only PWP residential electric customers are eligible.
• Limit to two (2) rebates per PWP residential electric account.
• Rebate amount shall not exceed the cost of the electric bicycle.
• New electric bicycle(s) must be purchased at a bike shop located in the City of Pasadena to qualify for the rebate.
• Electric Bicycles transferred from a family member, gifted, or won as a prize will not qualify for the rebate.
• Primary owner of the new electric bicycle must permanently reside at the PWP residential electric service address listed on the rebate application.

Electric Bicycle “Classes”

Based on the California DMV handbook, three (3) classes of electric bicycles have been established:

Class 1: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

Class 2: A low speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor used exclusively to propel the bicycle and NOT capable of providing assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.

Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached.