No. As of October 8, 2026, SCE's Rebates & SCE Marketplace page lists no SCE-paid rebate for heat pump heating and cooling systems. The only SCE-paid home incentive with a dollar amount on that page is a $75 smart thermostat bill credit.
So an SCE customer buying a heat pump this year usually pays without an SCE rebate. Here's what SCE's pages do offer, checked on October 8, 2026.
Is There an SCE Rebate for a Heat Pump HVAC System?
No. SCE's Rebates & SCE Marketplace page lists no SCE-paid heat pump HVAC rebate as of October 8, 2026. Its only SCE-paid dollar amount is a $75 bill credit for letting SCE adjust an enrolled smart thermostat during demand response events.
Older pages that quote an SCE heat pump rebate don't match what SCE publishes now. And TECH Clean California's single-family heat pump incentives are no longer open: TECH's page says they've been reserved statewide since November 14, 2025.
Can SCE Customers Get a Heat Pump Water Heater for Free?
Yes, if the household is income-qualified. SCE's Energy Savings Assistance program lists a heat pump water heater replacement among its no-cost improvements and says it covers the cost, including installation by an authorized contractor.
| SCE ESA (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027) | Annual income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,900 |
| 2 people | $54,100 |
| 3 people | $68,300 |
| 4 people | $82,500 |
The limit is 250% of federal poverty guidelines, and households in programs such as CalFresh or Medi-Cal can also qualify. SCE says homes must be single-family (4 or fewer units) or mobile homes, and you apply through SCE My Account.
What Else Does SCE Offer for a Heat Pump Home?
SCE's rebates page lists a $75 smart thermostat bill credit for customers in the Capacity Bidding Program-Elect, Critical Peak Pricing or the Smart Energy Program. SCE's EV page lists a Charge Ready Home Rebate of up to $4,200 for a Level 2 charger.
The SCE rebate programs guide lists everything SCE's pages show for homeowners in one place.
Did the Federal Heat Pump Tax Credit End?
Yes, for 2026 installations. The federal 25C credit, which paid up to $2,000 a year for qualified heat pumps, ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05.
Heat pumps installed during 2025 can still go on the 2025 return. The guide to the federal home energy credits that ended covers the details, and the heat pump efficiency ratings guide explains what to look for when you buy.
Official Sources
Every SCE offer and amount on this page comes from SCE's own pages, checked on October 8, 2026; the heat pump status comes from TECH Clean California's page, which shows its single-family incentives fully reserved.
- SCE Rebates & SCE Marketplace, SCE's current incentives
- SCE Energy Savings Assistance, no-cost improvements and income limits
- TECH Clean California single-family incentives, which shows TECH and HEEHRA single-family incentives as fully reserved
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SCE pay a rebate for a heat pump water heater?
Not as a rebate on SCE's rebates page as of October 8, 2026. Income-qualified SCE customers can get a heat pump water heater replacement at no cost, including installation, through SCE's Energy Savings Assistance program, with an income limit of $82,500 a year for a family of four.
Are TECH Clean California heat pump rebates fully reserved for SCE customers too?
Yes, for new single-family projects. TECH Clean California's incentives page says its single-family heat pump HVAC and water heater incentives have been reserved statewide since November 14, 2025, and HEEHRA single-family rebates have been fully reserved statewide since February 24, 2026.
How do I check what applies to my SCE address?
Start with SCE's Rebates & SCE Marketplace and Energy Savings Assistance pages, which list SCE's current offers as of October 8, 2026. Then check your address with DuloCore's free rebate calculator for any other verified programs.
SCE customer planning a heat pump? Check the verified programs for your address with the free rebate calculator.