Rebates & Credits

Home Rebates & Credits

Home Energy Savings Rebates and Credits

What you need to know: Eligible Californians can apply to save thousands of dollars on home energy costs through rebates now available to homeowners as part of a federal rebate program. This is the first of two federal programs rolling out in California to make efficient, comfortable, and climate-resilient homes more affordable, and to cut pollution.

Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) Residential Clean Energy Credit (30%)

What it covers: Solar panels, solar water heaters, geothermal, wind turbines, battery storage (if over 3 kWh). Credit amount: 30% of total system cost. Duration: Available through 2032. Notes: No income limit; available for primary and secondary homes.

How it works

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

What it covers: Insulation, windows, doors, heat pumps, electrical panel upgrades. Credit amount: Up to $1,200/year for general upgrades. Up to $2,000 for heat pump installation. Annual limits apply by category (e.g., $600 for windows).

Who Qualifies

California State Programs: Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

What it covers: Battery storage systems (often paired with solar). Rebates: $150/kWh (base) $850–$1,000+/kWh for low-income, fire zone, or medically vulnerable residents. Bonus: Stackable with federal credits.

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California State Programs: Tech Clean California Incentives

What it covers: Electric heat pumps, induction stoves, insulation, panel upgrades. Benefits: Rebates + contractor referrals Check with us for active offers by ZIP code.

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DAC-SASH (for Disadvantaged Communities)

What it covers: Free solar for income-qualified households in disadvantaged areas. Rebates: Up to $3.00 per watt Administered by GRID Alternatives.

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LADWP (Los Angeles) Rebates

High-efficiency A/C and heat pump systems. Smart thermostats. Energy-efficient appliances. LADWP Rebates Page.

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Southern California Edison (SCE) Rebates

Smart thermostats. Efficient HVAC. Home weatherization.

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Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) (2025 Launch Expected)

Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) What it covers: Whole-home energy savings. Rebates: Up to $8,000 for 35%+ energy reduction. Stackable with other programs.

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High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA)

What it covers: Electric heat pumps, stoves, dryers, breaker boxes, etc. Rebates: Up to $14,000 total. Based on income level (priority for low-income households).

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