Home Rebates, Incentives and Tax Credits Update

**Some recently advertised rebates are now paused-see below for more information**

-Stackable rebates from $2,000-$9,200 now available, depending upon utility service-

Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)

• Rebates up to $4,000*
  • Heat pump water heater - $2,500
  • Heat pump - $1,500
  • The processing fee is $150
  • Zero interest loans up to $10,000 with no credit checks and no fees. Zero interest loans
  • Get all rebate details at: https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/residential/rebates-offers/
  • Apply for your rebate here: https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/residential/rebates-offers/appliance-rebate-application-form/
  • The processing fee is $150 if you elect Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar  to process this rebate for you. 

* Available only to San Mateo County residents and PCE customers 

City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU)

• Rebates up to $8,500*
  • Heat Pump Water Heater - $3,500
  • Heat Pump - $2,500
  • Electrical Panel Upgrade - $1,000
  • Electric Circuit for Installation - $500
  • The processing fee is $150

* Available only to City of Palo Alto residents and CPAU customers 

Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Rebates

• Rebates up to $6,000*  
  • Heat Pump $2,000
  • Heat Pump Water Heater $2,500
  • Electrical Panel Upgrade $1,000
  • EV Circuit $500
  • Client must reserve this rebate directly with SVCE - Rebate Application
  • The rebate must be approved for funds to be reserved, and this must be finalized before the project is completed. 
  • Funding for the rebate will happen after the client finalizes the request when the job has been completed- all details available HERE

*Available only to SVCE customers 

San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE) Rebates

• Rebates up to $6,700 
  • Heat Pump $2,000
  • Heat Pump Water Heater $2,500
  • Electrical Panel Upgrade $1000
  • Blown-In Insulation up to $700
  • EV Circuit $500
  • Client must reserve this rebate directly with SJCE - Rebate Application
  • The rebate must be approved for funds to be reserved, and this must be finalized before the project is completed. 
  • Funding for the rebate will happen after the client finalizes the request when the job has been completed- all details available Rebate Claim
  • Additional rebates with income verifications @ Environmental Justice Communities Qualifications
  • For renters: Property Owner Attestation of Approval
  • Interest free payment plan up to $5000 available

https://sanjosecleanenergy.org/ecohome-payment-plan/ 

*Available only to SJCE customers 

TECH Clean Energy

• Incentives up to $1,100 for each Heat Pump Water Heater
  • New Requirement: Demand Response (DR) program enrollment – we will reserve the rebate in advance of installation

 Federal Tax Credits

• Customers can claim 30% of project cost for qualifying
• Annual credit for Heat Pump installation $2,000 
• Tax advisors can assist in claiming the credits
• Please visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/home-energy-tax-credits for complete information
• Please confirm your eligibility with your tax advisor prior to installation

High Energy Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) – Multi-Family

• Up to $14,000 in rebates for multi-family homes
  • Rebates include heat pumps and heat pump water systems
  • Qualifying
    • Property owners must be within the Average Medium Income (AMI) level to qualify
      • Based on city location and number of household residents
    • Property owner must get income pre-approval in advance of the project: https://techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates/
    • Submit application: https://forms.office.com/r/fc7eeKXLdS
  • Processing fee to be determined and is based on location of equipment

Funding and Permitting for All Rebates Require the Following

• City and county permitting fees by project
• State of California registration fee of $30
• Advanced and post Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) and Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing required and will be quoted in advance
• Rebates require gas appliances to be replaced (gas furnace or gas water heater)
• Pre-approved reservation will be required prior to installation 
• All HVAC programs offered through TECH Clean California now require itemized Statements of Work and signed terms and agreements
• CPAU, HEEHRA and TECH rebates are sent to the contractor.  Once received, a check will be mailed to the client
• SVCE, SJCE and PCE rebates are sent directly to clients

Paused Programs – Stay Tuned – These Programs Are Expected to Return

TECH Clean Energy

• Incentives up to $1,000 for each heat pump system (Heat Pump Water Heater is still available)

 High Energy Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) – SINGLE FAMILY

• Single family households with combined incomes between 80% and 150% Average Median Income (AMI) will be eligible for up to $4,000 in rebates per project
• Single family households with combined income less that 80% AMI will be eligible for up to $8,000 in rebates per project

• Processing fee to be determined and is based on location of equipment
• Homeowners must get income pre-approval in advance of the project
• Submit application: [https://www.heehra-incomeportal.com/]. In the request contractor field, please enter info@valleyheating.com 
• Once the customer has completed the application, the Valley Team and the client will receive notification emails as to whether their income verification was approved or denied.
• Our team will need to work with you to design your system and reserve your rebate through TECH Clean California before we continue with the installation. 
•  For more information about this process, please see this Knowledge Base article.