How do SDG&E heat pump rebates work?

Heat pump rebates for SDG&E customers work through state programs such as the HEEHRA rebate, which TECH Clean California administers and which pays up to $8,000 or $4,000 depending on household income.

Key takeaways

Check the funding status

HEEHRA single-family rebates were fully reserved statewide as of February 24, 2026.

Compare 3 programs

HEEHRA, the TECH Clean California heat pump HVAC incentive and the federal 25C tax credit.

Apply in 5 steps

confirm, choose, install, submit and receive.

Confirm stacking rules

a project receives either a TECH incentive or a HEEHRA rebate, not both, since July 15, 2025.

Which rebates are available for heat pumps in San Diego?

According to California Energy Commission research from the Inflation Reduction Act Residential Energy Rebate Programs page, October 17, 2026, the table lists 3 heat pump incentive programs and the status of each program, confirmed on that date.

Program	Administrator	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline or funding status	Official page
HEEHRA single-family rebate	TECH Clean California, for the California Energy Commission	Up to $8,000 below 80% of area median income; up to $4,000 from 80% to 150%	Single-family homes of 4 or fewer units, condos and manufactured homes; replaces a non-heat-pump primary heating source	Fully reserved statewide as of February 24, 2026; waitlist open	TECH Clean California HEEHRA page
TECH Clean California heat pump HVAC incentive	TECH Clean California	Varies by technology and income	Single-family market-rate and equity projects	Reserved statewide as of November 14, 2025	TECH Clean California single-family incentives page
Federal 25C tax credit	U.S. federal tax credit	30% of the project cost, up to $2,000 for a heat pump	Products purchased and installed in a U.S. home, including a second home	Ended for equipment installed after December 31, 2025	ENERGY STAR federal tax credits page

Who is eligible for a heat pump rebate?

Eligibility rules are set by each program, and the HEEHRA rebate has 3 eligibility areas for a San Diego resident. The HEEHRA rebate has 3 eligibility areas.

Income and property type

The HEEHRA single-family rebate pays up to $8,000 to households below 80% of area median income and up to $4,000 to households from 80% to 150%. Single-family homes include buildings of 4 or fewer units, condos and manufactured or mobile homes.

Equipment requirements

The HEEHRA single-family rebate covers two-speed or variable-speed ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps for space heating and cooling. The heat pump replaces an existing primary heating source that is not a heat pump.

Installer requirements

HEEHRA rebates are available only through TECH Clean California certified contractors who completed HEEHRA training and carry the HEEHRA badge.

How do you apply for a heat pump rebate?

A heat pump rebate application has 5 steps:

01
Confirm income eligibility.
The Eligibility Express portal usually returns a decision within 1 day, and the portal asks for 2024 tax forms unless the household is enrolled in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, WIC or SSI.
02
Choose a contractor with the HEEHRA badge.
The contractor reserves the rebate with the income qualification code and the area median income range.
03
Install the heat pump after the reservation is approved.
Approval comes before installation.
04
Submit the claim by the reservation deadline.
A reservation is cancelled when the claim is not submitted by the deadline.
05
Receive the rebate.
The rebate arrives as an instant invoice discount or as a reimbursement after processing.

Can heat pump rebates be combined?

According to TECH Clean California research from the HEEHRA rebates page, confirmed October 17, 2026, HEEHRA rebates may be combined with state, utility and equipment rebates, grants, loans and tax credits. Since July 15, 2025, a project receives either a TECH incentive or a HEEHRA rebate, not both.

Can solar power a heat pump?

A heat pump runs on electricity, so a solar system supplies the electricity.

How much does a heat pump cost after rebates?

The cost factors of a heat pump are explained on How Much Does HVAC Cost in San Diego?

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Program	Administrator	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline or funding status	Official page
HEEHRA single-family rebate	TECH Clean California, for the California Energy Commission	Up to $8,000 below 80% of area median income; up to $4,000 from 80% to 150%	Single-family homes of 4 or fewer units, condos and manufactured homes; replaces a non-heat-pump primary heating source	Fully reserved statewide as of February 24, 2026; waitlist open	TECH Clean California HEEHRA page
TECH Clean California heat pump HVAC incentive	TECH Clean California	Varies by technology and income	Single-family market-rate and equity projects	Reserved statewide as of November 14, 2025	TECH Clean California single-family incentives page
Federal 25C tax credit	U.S. federal tax credit	30% of the project cost, up to $2,000 for a heat pump	Products purchased and installed in a U.S. home, including a second home	Ended for equipment installed after December 31, 2025	ENERGY STAR federal tax credits page