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PG&E heat pump rebates.
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PG&E routes residential heat pump rebates through TECH Clean California, paying up to $3,000 for a qualifying air-source heat pump and up to $4,500 for heat pump water heaters. California HEEHRA is live through the CEC BUILD program and stacks directly, delivering up to $11,000 in combined rebates on a qualifying 3-ton install for income-eligible households.

What heat pump rebates does PG&E offer?

PG&E routes residential heat pump rebates through TECH Clean California, paying up to $3,000 for a qualifying air-source heat pump and up to $4,500 for heat pump water heaters. California HEEHRA is live through the CEC BUILD program and stacks directly, delivering up to $11,000 in combined rebates on a qualifying 3-ton install for income-eligible households.

Overview

PG&E serves roughly 5.5 million electric customers across northern and central California. Rebate funding runs through the statewide TECH Clean California initiative rather than utility-specific programs, which means PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E rebate amounts are standardized and homeowner-facing criteria are identical across utilities.

TECH Clean California pays up to $3,000 for a qualifying air-source heat pump and up to $4,500 for a heat pump water heater. Rebates are point-of-sale through TECH-enrolled contractors, and the program is layered with CEC BUILD (the California HEEHRA channel) for income-qualified households.

California was the second state to go HEEHRA-live and has the largest rebate volume in the country. Because both TECH and BUILD are CEC-coordinated, a single contractor can file TECH plus HEEHRA plus any remaining utility-specific rebate in a unified submission.

PG&E rebate programs

  • TECH Clean California Heat Pump Rebate · $3,000 (verify tier on TECH site)PG&E residential electric customer; equipment must meet TECH Clean California minimum efficiency tier and be installed by a TECH-enrolled contractor.
  • Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate · Up to $4,500 (verify on TECH site)PG&E electric customer replacing a gas, propane, or electric-resistance water heater with an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump model.
  • Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program · 100% of qualified costs for income-eligible householdsPG&E residential customer at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level, verified through utility assistance enrollment or income documentation.

Stacking with HEEHRA and federal credits

TECH Clean California and CEC BUILD (California HEEHRA) stack automatically when the install is completed by a TECH-enrolled contractor who is also CEC-certified. See the HEEHRA guide for California-specific income bands. For income-qualified households below 80% AMI, the combined stack on a 3-ton cold-climate install routinely exceeds $11,000, and households in PG&E disadvantaged community (DAC) census tracts qualify for additional Equity Stack adders of up to $2,500.

ESA is mutually exclusive with TECH for the same measure — a household cannot receive both for the same heat pump. See the rebate stacking guide for the correct sequencing. ESA-eligible households should default to ESA because it covers 100% of qualified costs, which is a better outcome than the TECH + HEEHRA combination for income-qualified customers.

Application tips

Use a TECH Clean California enrolled contractor, not a general HVAC contractor. TECH enrollment is the gating credential for both the utility rebate and California HEEHRA — non-TECH contractors cannot file either paperwork, regardless of their state HVAC license status.

Confirm the proposed equipment meets Title 24-2022 and CEC tier requirements. California enforces annual efficiency minimums that exceed federal ENERGY STAR in most climate zones, and equipment that meets federal but not CEC minimums is categorically ineligible for TECH and HEEHRA.

If you live in a PG&E disadvantaged community census tract, ask your contractor to verify DAC status before filing. DAC classification unlocks Equity Stack adders worth up to $2,500 on top of standard TECH and HEEHRA rebates, and the adder is filed through the same point-of-sale portal when flagged correctly.

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PG&E rebates — frequently asked

Yes, heat pump water heaters qualify for up to $4,500 through TECH Clean California. The amount varies by UEF rating and tank size, and the rebate is separate from — and stackable with — the main air-source heat pump rebate.
No, rebate funding is tied to the customer's serving utility, but the TECH Clean California program delivers equivalent rebate amounts for SCE and SDG&E customers. The portal, contractor network, and eligibility criteria are functionally identical across the three major California IOUs.
TECH Clean California rebates are applied at the invoice at install, so the homeowner pays the net amount immediately. Internal reconciliation between TECH and the utility takes 14–21 days and is invisible to the customer.
No, TECH does not require full displacement of gas heat for the rebate. Dual-fuel systems that retain a gas furnace backup qualify at the same tier as full-electric installs, though the California HEEHRA whole-home bonus requires documented full electrification.
No, the residential heat pump rebate is funded through CPUC-approved efficiency programs and is not reduced by wildfire cost recovery. The wildfire surcharge appears on the monthly delivery bill but does not affect rebate eligibility or amount.
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