Bay Area HVAC Rebates & Incentives

The High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) program, administered by the California Energy Commission, provides point-of-sale rebates for income-qualified households. Low-income households (under 80% of Area Median Income) can receive up to $8,000 toward a heat pump HVAC system. Moderate-income households (80–150% AMI) can receive up to $4,000. Funding is released in limited cycles — reservation windows open and close periodically, and some regions are currently waitlisted. Check the California Energy Commission site for current status before planning your installation.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) offers up to $6,500 to replace a wood-burning stove or fireplace insert with a clean electric heat pump, or up to $1,000 to remove a wood-burning heater without replacing it. Preference is given to homes in West Oakland, East Oakland, Richmond-San Pablo, and Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco, and to disadvantaged and low-income communities. Applications are accepted until funding runs out — apply before the July 14, 2026 deadline. This program stacks with utility rebates and our seasonal discount.

MCE (Marin Clean Energy) serves customers in Marin County and parts of Contra Costa County and offers up to $400 per ton of system capacity for heat pump HVAC installation. Each ton covers approximately 500 sq ft of living space — so a 3-ton system for a 1,500 sq ft home could qualify for up to $1,200. You must work with a participating MCE contractor to claim the rebate. Check MCE's website to confirm current amounts and find a participating contractor.

Peninsula Clean Energy serves San Mateo County and offers electrification rebates to its customers. Typical incentives include approximately $1,500 for a heat pump HVAC system, $1,000 for an electrical panel upgrade needed for the conversion, and $2,500 for a heat pump water heater. Additional bonuses are available for income-qualified customers. Programs stack with our $3,000 seasonal discount.

SVCE's FutureFit Homes and electrification programs serve Santa Clara County communities (Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, and unincorporated Santa Clara County). Typical rebates include approximately $2,500 for a heat pump HVAC system and $500–$2,000 for a heat pump water heater. Additional incentives apply for income-qualified households.

East Bay Community Energy (now Ava Community Energy) serves Alameda County including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City, and unincorporated Alameda County. Rebate amounts vary and cover a broad range of electrification projects including heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heaters, panel upgrades, and induction appliances. Check the Ava/EBCE website for current rebate amounts.