Active ProgramLast verified: 2026-07-19
IRA HEEHRA — Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (Fully Reserved)
Save up to
Up to $8,000 per household
Provider
U.S. DOE via California Energy Commission (CEC) / TECH Clean California
The IRA HEEHRA (Home Efficiency Electric Rebate Act) provides point-of-sale rebates for home electrification — covering heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electrical panels, insulation, and wiring. Low-income households (below 80% AMI) get 100% of costs covered up to individual caps; moderate-income (80-150% AMI) get 50%. Distributed in California through TECH Clean California. IMPORTANT: As of February 24, 2026, the program is FULLY RESERVED statewide. New applications are accepted on a waitlist only.
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓FULLY RESERVED as of February 24, 2026 — new applications are waitlisted
- ✓Must be income-qualified: below 150% Area Median Income (AMI)
- ✓Low-income (below 80% AMI): up to 100% of project costs covered, up to individual caps
- ✓Moderate-income (80-150% AMI): up to 50% of project costs covered
- ✓Must have reservation approved BEFORE installing equipment
- ✓Not taxable income — rebates are not reported as income
- ✓Individual item caps: $8,000 heat pump, $1,750 HPWH, $4,000 panel, $2,500 wiring, $1,600 insulation
How to Apply
- 1Check eligibility at techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates/
- 2Note: program is fully reserved — new applications go on WAITLIST
- 3If you join waitlist and funding becomes available, you'll be notified
- 4Must receive reservation approval BEFORE purchasing or installing equipment
- 5Use an approved contractor (NorCal Repairs can help navigate this)
- 6After installation, rebate applied as point-of-sale discount (not a tax credit)
- 7Meanwhile, SMUD and PG&E rebates remain available and provide similar savings
Qualifying Equipment & Services
- ●Heat pump HVAC system — up to $8,000 rebate cap
- ●Heat pump water heater — up to $1,750 rebate cap
- ●Electric panel upgrade — up to $4,000 rebate cap
- ●Electric wiring — up to $2,500 rebate cap
- ●Insulation and air sealing — up to $1,600 rebate cap
- ●Heat pump clothes dryer — up to $840 rebate cap
- ●Induction cooktop/range — up to $840 rebate cap
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEEHRA still available in California?
The program is fully reserved as of February 24, 2026. New applications are accepted on a waitlist only. If additional funding becomes available (through unspent allocations or supplemental appropriations), waitlisted applicants will be served in order.
What's the difference between HEEHRA and SMUD/PG&E rebates?
HEEHRA is income-based (below 150% AMI) and covers up to 100% of costs for low-income households. SMUD/PG&E rebates are available to everyone regardless of income. Since HEEHRA is fully reserved, we recommend pursuing SMUD/PG&E rebates which remain active and available now.
Can I stack HEEHRA with utility rebates?
Yes — HEEHRA is designed to stack with utility programs. However, since HEEHRA is currently fully reserved, focus on available programs: SMUD heat pump ($3,000), PG&E HPWH ($3,200), and Golden State Rebates ($900).
What does 'fully reserved' mean?
It means all allocated funding has been claimed or committed to existing applications. No new reservations are being issued. You can join a waitlist, but there's no guarantee of funding. The program distributed through California's ~$600 million IRA allocation.
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