Heat pump rebates in California depend on which local provider supplies your power. DuloCore checked the official pages of twelve providers on October 13, 2026 for heating and cooling systems.
Which California Utilities Pay Heat Pump Rebates in 2026?
As of October 13, 2026, ten of the twelve providers DuloCore checked state a heat pump heating and cooling rebate on an official page. The PG&E and SDG&E rebates pages checked list none.
| Provider | What its official page states (October 13, 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LADWP | Heat pump heating and cooling system, by efficiency rating | $1,000 to $2,500 per ton |
| SMUD | Variable-stage or two-stage system, participating contractor | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| SCE (Home Performance Plus) | Disadvantaged or Low-Income communities; replaces gas heating | $600 to $1,144.80 per ton |
| PG&E | Rebates and incentives page lists no heat pump rebate | None listed |
| SDG&E | Rebates page lists no heat pump heating and cooling rebate | None listed |
| Riverside Public Utilities | Electric heat pump, 15.2 SEER or greater | $750 per ton |
| Burbank Water and Power | Heat pump or mini-split replacing gas equipment | $1,000 per ton, up to $2,500 |
| Silicon Valley Power (Santa Clara) | Heat pump replacing a gas furnace | $3,000 per ton, maximum $10,000 |
| Alameda Municipal Power | Heat pump replacing a gas furnace | Up to $2,000 |
| Silicon Valley Clean Energy | Base rebate, replacing a gas furnace | Up to $2,000 |
| MCE | Through a participating contractor; two MCE pages state different amounts | Up to $400 per 500 square feet on one page; $2,000 plus $400 per 500 square feet on the other |
| Sonoma Clean Power | Qualifying heat pump | $1,000 |
LADWP's Consumer Rebate Program page lists $1,000 to $1,250 per ton for central ducted systems and $1,500 to $2,500 per ton for ductless ones. SMUD's Heating and cooling rebates page pays $3,000 or $2,000 when converting from gas and $1,000 for an electric-to-electric upgrade. DuloCore's 2026 HVAC rebate guide covers both.
SCE's rebates page says Home Performance Plus serves customers within Disadvantaged or Low-Income communities. The Home Performance Plus rebate list shows $667 per ton for a ducted central heat pump, and $600 or $1,144.80 per ton for a ductless mini-split.
PG&E's Rebates & Incentives page does not mention heat pumps. SDG&E's rebates page says the Golden State Rebates Program's retail rebate offerings have ended, and its product list has no heat pump heating and cooling system.
What Do City-Owned Utilities Pay for a Heat Pump?
Checked October 13, 2026: Riverside pays $750 per ton, Burbank $1,000 per ton, Santa Clara $3,000 per ton and Alameda up to $2,000.
- Riverside Public Utilities. The heating and cooling rebate program pays $750 per ton for an electric heat pump rated 15.2 SEER or greater.
- Burbank Water and Power. The Electrify Your Home page lists $1,000 per ton, up to $2,500, for a heat pump or mini-split replacing gas equipment. Low-income residents may receive up to $5,000.
- Silicon Valley Power. Santa Clara's utility lists $3,000 per ton, to a maximum of $10,000, for a heat pump replacing a gas furnace on its residential rebates page.
- Alameda Municipal Power. The rebates and incentives page offers up to $2,000 to customers switching from natural gas.
What Do Local Electricity Agencies Pay for a Heat Pump?
Three agencies state a base rebate as of October 13, 2026: Silicon Valley Clean Energy $2,000, Sonoma Clean Power $1,000, and MCE by home size.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy's Home Rebates page lists up to $2,000 for a heat pump replacing a gas furnace and up to $500 for one replacing an electric resistance heater. Customers in Los Altos, Milpitas, Mountain View and Sunnyvale are sent to a City Rebates tab.
Sonoma Clean Power's Heating & Cooling page pays $1,000 for a qualifying heat pump. Customers enrolled in the CARE or FERA bill discount programs can receive more, not to exceed $10,000.
MCE's Heat Pump Rebates page states up to $400 per 500 square feet, installed by a participating contractor. MCE's programs and offers page shows a higher figure, $2,000 plus $400 per 500 square feet, so confirm the amount with MCE.
Are TECH Clean California and HEEHRA Rebates Fully Reserved?
Yes. TECH Clean California single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025, and HEEHRA single-family rebates fully reserved since February 24, 2026.
The TECH Clean California incentives page also says HEEHRA multifamily rebates are fully reserved as of September 1, 2026. The California Energy Commission's page confirms HEEHRA single-family rebates are fully reserved statewide and says HEEHRA Phase II availability will be announced at a later date.
The federal home energy credit for heat pumps (25C) ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, as DuloCore's page on the federal credits that ended explains.
The eligibility check asks a few questions and shows programs a household may qualify for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to replace a gas furnace to get a heat pump rebate?
Not always. Burbank and Alameda require replacing gas equipment. SMUD pays $1,000 for an electric-to-electric upgrade, and Silicon Valley Clean Energy pays up to $500 for replacing an electric resistance heater.
Can I combine a utility heat pump rebate with other rebates?
SMUD's page says its heat pump rebates can be stacked with other available incentive programs. Alameda Municipal Power says other organizations' rebates can be combined with its own.
Are heat pump water heaters covered by the same rebates?
They are listed separately, with their own amounts, in DuloCore's heat pump water heater rebate guide.
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