The Town of Truckee is starting its own heat pump rebate, separate from the utility rebates Truckee residents already have. DuloCore read the Town Council's October 27, 2026 agenda, the staff report and the draft program guidelines on October 30, 2026.
How Much Is the Truckee Heat Pump Rebate?
The Town of Truckee plans to pay $2,000 for a heat pump that works with a gas or propane furnace, $3,000 when the furnace is removed, and $1,000 more for duct testing and repair, up to $4,000.
| Project (draft guidelines, October 2026) | Base rebate | Duct leakage testing and repair | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump air conditioning: replaces an air conditioner or adds cooling, with a gas or propane furnace kept as backup | $2,000 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Full heating electrification: heat pump installed and the gas or propane furnace removed | $3,000 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
The duct amount covers duct leakage testing before and after the work, duct sealing and repairs, and duct replacement. The staff report says the $2,000 base rebate is meant to cover the typical extra cost of a heat pump over an air conditioner of the same size.
When Does the Truckee Heat Pump Rebate Start?
Town staff estimate a January 1, 2027 launch. As of October 30, 2026, there is no application, and the Town's heat pump rebates page shows no program details yet.
The staff report says staff will finalize the application and prepare for a launch currently estimated for January 1, after building the application materials and the new Keep Truckee Green website. The report gives the date as January 1 with no year; DuloCore reads it as 2027 because the report is dated October 27, 2026 and the budget is for fiscal year 2026-27. The Council agenda for October 27 asked the Council to approve the guidelines and a budget of $70,000 for fiscal year 2026-27. The Sierra Sun reported that the Council approved the program that night.
Who Is Eligible for the Truckee Heat Pump Rebate?
Owners of existing homes in the Town of Truckee: single-family homes, townhomes, condos, detached ADUs, mobile homes and buildings of up to four units. New construction is excluded.
The draft guidelines set these rules:
- Location. The property must be within the Town of Truckee.
- Existing buildings only. The heat pump must go in alongside an existing furnace or replace one. New construction, new ADUs and equipment in an addition are excluded.
- Equipment. New, AHRI certified, with an HSPF or HSPF2 of 8.5 or higher and a SEER or SEER2 of 15 or higher.
- Permits. The installation must meet Town Building Division standards, including any required permits.
- Limits. Up to two rebates per property. Total rebates, including utility rebates, may not exceed the cost of equipment and installation, and sales tax is excluded.
These are the draft guidelines from the Council packet. The Town may publish final rules at launch.