HVAC rebates in Long Beach come from two places: the city's own natural gas utility and Southern California Edison (SCE), which the City's directory lists for electricity service. DuloCore checked both, and the state programs, on October 13, 2026.
What HVAC Rebates Can a Long Beach Homeowner Get in 2026?
As of October 13, 2026, the Long Beach Utilities rebate page lists a gas furnace rebate of $25 per kBtuh; its 2026 application lists $1.40, $10 or $25 by efficiency tier. SCE's Home Performance Plus lists heat pump rebates from $600 per ton within Disadvantaged or Low-Income communities.
| Source | What its official page states (October 13, 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Utilities (gas), rebate web page | ENERGY STAR certified natural gas furnace, bought in 2026 | $25 per kBtuh |
| Long Beach Utilities (gas), 2026 application form | ENERGY STAR certified central natural gas furnace, 92% AFUE or higher | $1.40, $10 or $25 per kBtuh, by tier |
| Long Beach Utilities (gas) | No air conditioner or heat pump on its rebate list | None listed |
| SCE Home Performance Plus (Disadvantaged or Low-Income communities) | Ducted central heat pump | $667 per ton |
| SCE Home Performance Plus (Disadvantaged or Low-Income communities) | Ductless mini-split heat pump | $600 or $1,144.80 per ton |
| SCE Energy Savings Assistance | Central AC or central heat pump replacement, income-qualified | No cost |
| TECH Clean California (fully reserved) | Single-family heat pump HVAC incentives | Fully reserved |
| HEEHRA (fully reserved) | Single-family rebates | Fully reserved |
A kBtuh is a thousand Btu per hour. The first furnace row comes from the Long Beach Utilities Gas Rebates and Incentives page, which says the rebates are for residential customers and for appliances purchased in 2026 only.
How Much Is the Long Beach Gas Furnace Rebate?
The rebate page says $25 per kBtuh. The 2026 application sets three tiers by efficiency: $1.40, $10 or $25 per kBtuh.
The two official sources differ, and neither says which one governs, so confirm the amount with Long Beach Utilities before buying. The 2026 application form ties the amount to AFUE, which the form spells out as Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency:
- Tier I, 92% to 94% AFUE: $1.40 per kBtuh.
- Tier II, 95% to 96% AFUE: $10 per kBtuh.
- Tier III, 97% AFUE or above: $25 per kBtuh.
The form says the furnace must be ENERGY STAR certified with a minimum AFUE of 92%, with a limit of one per individual household. It marks the furnace as permit required, and its signature section has a box, required for the furnace rebate, confirming that a licensed contractor was used. The form says the applicant must be a residential customer with an active meter serviced by Long Beach Utilities, and that the product must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. The program's terms say a rebate check is generally mailed within 10 to 12 weeks, and that funds are first-come, first-served until they are no longer available.
Does SCE Pay for a Heat Pump or Air Conditioner in Long Beach?
SCE's rebates page gives no rebate amount for a heat pump or air conditioner. It points to Home Performance Plus, which lists heat pump rebates.
SCE's rebates page says Home Performance Plus is for SCE residential electric customers who rent or own a single-family detached home, or a unit in a building of up to four units, within Disadvantaged or Low-Income communities. The page does not list those communities, so confirm a Long Beach address with the program.
The Home Performance Plus rebates page lists two HVAC rebates, with a limit of one HVAC rebate per home, up to 5 tons:
- Ducted central heat pump: $667 per ton. It must be rated 16 SEER2 or higher and replace a central air conditioner rated 13 SEER or lower and a natural gas furnace rated 80% AFUE or lower.
- Ductless mini-split heat pump: $1,144.80 per ton when it replaces a gas wall furnace and a window air conditioner, or $600 per ton when it replaces a gas wall furnace only. It must be rated 16 SEER2 or higher, and the gas wall furnace must be rated 67% AFUE or lower.
SCE's page also describes Golden State Rebates coupons for air conditioners, but SDG&E, which awarded that program's contract, says its retail rebate offerings have ended. See the SCE heat pump rebate page for more.
Can a Long Beach Household Get HVAC Help at No Cost?
Possibly, through SCE's Energy Savings Assistance program. It lists central AC or central heat pump replacement among upgrades income-qualified owners and renters may receive free.
SCE's Energy Savings Assistance page sets the income limit at 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. From June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 that is $39,900 for one person and $82,500 for a household of four. SCE says services may not be available in all areas.
Long Beach Utilities has a free Direct Install Appliances Program, but its page names toilets, shower heads, faucet aerators and water heater pipe insulation, and names no heating or cooling equipment. The eligibility check gives an estimate of programs a household may qualify for.
Are State Heat Pump Rebates Still Open in Long Beach?
Not for single-family homes. TECH Clean California single-family heat pump HVAC incentives are fully reserved, and HEEHRA single-family rebates are fully reserved statewide.
The TECH Clean California incentives page says that as of November 14, 2025, TECH Clean California single-family heat pump HVAC incentives are fully reserved and not accepting new reservations.
The California Energy Commission's residential rebate programs page says that as of February 24, 2026, HEEHRA rebates for single-family homes are fully reserved statewide, and that Phase II availability will be announced at a later date. See also the California HVAC rebates hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do SoCalGas or LADWP HVAC rebates apply in Long Beach?
Neither utility's rebate page mentions Long Beach. LADWP's page says an applicant must be an LADWP residential customer with active electric meter service, and SoCalGas's page asks buyers to confirm they are a SoCalGas customer. Long Beach Utilities says it provides natural gas delivery to Long Beach residents and businesses, and the City's Who Do I Call? directory lists SCE for turning electricity on or off.
Does the City of Long Beach have its own heat pump incentive?
None is listed on the one City page DuloCore read for this question. The City's About Climate Action page names mulch, tree planting, green business and urban agriculture programs, and no heating or cooling incentive. Other City pages were not checked.
When is the deadline for the Long Beach furnace rebate?
The application must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2026, and the rebate page says the program is for appliances purchased in 2026 only.
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