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The TECH initiative includes incentives that are funded directly by TECH Clean California, as well as those that are from other funding streams, including CEC HEEHRA rebates, Central Coast Community Energy’s Electrify Your Home (3CE EYH) incentives, and BayREN Contractor midstream incentives.

Incentives offered through the TECH initiative are available for contractors installing heat pumps and heat pump water heaters to qualifying customers throughout the state of California. Each funding source may have different eligibility requirements.

Visit the links below to learn more about the initiative:

  • Program Budget Table - A summary of the remaining budgets for general incentives including market rate single family incentives as well as multifamily incentives.

  • TECH Clean California Contractor Hub- Part of the Switch is On, this site provides access to key resources such as the training hub, marketing materials, and the incentive portals.

  • TECH Clean California Incentive Resources - A subpage of the Switch is On with incentive information, qualified products lists, a program budget table, and other program information and flyers.

  • TECH Clean California Contractor Knowledge Base - This searchable site has in-depth articles to help contractors navigate all aspects the TECH initiative.

  • Commercial Incentives Site - Commercial HPWH incentives overview, resources, and the reservation portal.

  • Multifamily Incentives Site - Multifamily incentives overview, the TECH multifamily reservation portal, and the HEEHRA stage 1 application.

  • TECH Clean California YouTube Page - Program details are shared in our YouTube video collection, including our rules webinars and onboarding trainings to make them more accessible for your company.

  • HEEHRA Rebates Page - HEEHRA rebates overview and key program requirements.

    Incentives are available for:

    Incentives are not available for:

    • BayREN Midstream heat pump water heaters for Marin Clean Energy (MCE) sales made after December 15, 2023

    • TECH statewide multifamily heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heaters (market rate and equity) (Funds are fully reserved)

    Program budgets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Available budget will be updated regularly at https://techcleanca.com/incentives/

    Recent Updates

    TECH SF HPWH Incentive Availability

    As of December 10, 2024, TECH HPWH-enrolled contractors can offer incentives for the installation of SF HPWHs statewide. See below for list of program rules updates.

    SF HPWH Rules Updates


    As of December 10, 2024, TECH and 3CE Grid-Connected SF HPWH have updated project eligibility requirements and incentive rates. Please see below:

    1. Proof of Demand Response (DR) program enrollment will be required (for customers with an available program).

    2. Water Heater Rewards program enrollment will be required for customers with an available program.

    3. Available budget is for all SF customers statewide, regardless of electric utility. There is no increased incentive for equity customers.

    4. Base incentives have been lowered for customers north of the PG&E/SCE utility territory border from $3,100 to $1,100. All other additional incentives are at their previous rate.

    We highly recommend existing HPWH contractors watch the updated training videos on our YouTube channel as well as review the Contractor Knowledge Base.

    HEEHRA SF Heat Pump HVAC Rebate Availability

    As of November 12, 2024, TECH-enrolled contractors that have also completed the HEEHRA TPPA & trainings can offer rebates to verified low- to moderate-income customers for the installation of ENERGY STAR listed heat pump HVAC equipment.

    SF HVAC Rules Updates

    As of November 12, 2024, TECH and 3CE SF HVAC have updated project eligibility requirements and application processes to align with HEEHRA. These programs have also updated customer connectivity requirements. Please see the new requirements below:


    1. Demand Response (DR) program enrollment will be required (if available) for TECH and 3CE, and encouraged (but not required) for HEEHRA.

    2. New gas furnaces and hybrid systems cannot be installed as part of the heat pump project, though existing furnaces can remain in for emergency heat for TECH and HEEHRA.

    3. Pre-approved reservations will be required to ensure funding for all SF HP HVAC projects.

    4. Additional pre- and post-install testing and reporting will be required for HEEHRA.

    5. Signed TECH Customer Terms and Conditions and itemized statements of work will be required for all SF HP HVAC projects.

    We highly recommend existing HP HVAC contractors watch the new training videos on our YouTube channel as well as review the Contractor Knowledge Base.

    HEEHRA MF Rebate Availability

    Applications for multifamily HEEHRA rebates are now being accepted as of October 8, 2024. Multifamily HEEHRA rebates are available for income-qualified multifamily property owners and operators seeking a new heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heater, cooktop, range, oven, and/or heat pump clothes dryer. If you and a property owner have projects that may be income-eligible and are interested in finding out more, please submit an application: Multifamily Incentives Site.

    Please note, incentives are again available for single family and multifamily projects through Central Coast Community Energy's (3CE) Electrify Your Home (EYH) program for sales on or after December 6, 2023. There have been changes to the incentive levels – please visit here for more information

    Questions about claims? Email tech.incentives@energy-solution.com

    Other program questions? Email tech.contractor@energy-solution.com
    Incentives offered through the TECH initiative are available for contractors installing heat pumps and heat pump water heaters to qualifying customers throughout the state of California. Each funding source may have different eligibility requirements.

    Visit the links below to learn more about the initiative:

  • Program Budget Table - A summary of the remaining budgets for general incentives including market rate single family incentives as well as multifamily incentives.

  • TECH Clean California Contractor Hub- Part of the Switch is On, this site provides access to key resources such as the training hub, marketing materials, and the incentive portals.

  • TECH Clean California Incentive Resources - A subpage of the Switch is On with incentive information, qualified products lists, a program budget table, and other program information and flyers.

  • TECH Clean California Contractor Knowledge Base - This searchable site has in-depth articles to help contractors navigate all aspects the TECH initiative.

  • Commercial Incentives Site - Commercial HPWH incentives overview, resources, and the reservation portal.

  • Multifamily Incentives Site - Multifamily incentives overview, the TECH multifamily reservation portal, and the HEEHRA stage 1 application.

  • TECH Clean California YouTube Page - Program details are shared in our YouTube video collection, including our rules webinars and onboarding trainings to make them more accessible for your company.

    Incentives are available for:

    Incentives are not available for:

    • BayREN Midstream heat pump water heaters for Marin Clean Energy (MCE) sales made after December 15, 2023

    • TECH statewide multifamily heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heaters (market rate and equity) (Funds are fully reserved)

    • TECH statewide single family heat pump water heaters

    Program budgets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Available budget will be updated regularly at https://techcleanca.com/incentives/

    Recent Updates

    HEEHRA SF Heat Pump HVAC Rebate Availability

    As of November 12, 2024, TECH-enrolled contractors that have also completed the HEEHRA TPPA & trainings can offer rebates to verified low- to moderate-income customers for the installation of ENERGY STAR listed heat pump HVAC equipment.

    SF HVAC Rules Updates

    As of November 12, 2024, TECH and 3CE SF HVAC have updated project eligibility requirements and application processes to align with HEEHRA. These programs have also updated customer connectivity requirements. Please see the new requirements below:


    1. Demand Response (DR) program enrollment will be required (if available) for TECH and 3CE, and encouraged (but not required) for HEEHRA.

    2. New gas furnaces and hybrid systems cannot be installed as part of the heat pump project, though existing furnaces can remain in for emergency heat for TECH and HEEHRA.

    3. Pre-approved reservations will be required to ensure funding for all SF HP HVAC projects.

    4. Additional pre- and post-install testing and reporting will be required for HEEHRA.

    5. Signed TECH Customer Terms and Conditions and itemized statements of work will be required for all SF HP HVAC projects.

    We highly recommend existing HP HVAC contractors watch the new training videos on our YouTube channel as well as review the Contractor Knowledgebase.

    HEEHRA MF Rebate Availability

    Applications for multifamily HEEHRA rebates are now being accepted as of October 8, 2024. Multifamily HEEHRA rebates are available for income-qualified multifamily property owners and operators seeking a new heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heaters, cooktops, ranges, ovens, and/or heat pump clothes dryers. If you and a property owner have projects that may be income-eligible and are interested in finding out more, please submit an application: Multifamily Incentives Site.

    Please note, incentives are again available for single family and multifamily projects through Central Coast Community Energy's (3CE) Electrify Your Home (EYH) program for sales on or after December 6, 2023. There have been changes to the incentive levels – please visit here for more information

    Questions about claims? Email tech.incentives@energy-solution.com

    Other program questions? Email tech.contractor@energy-solution.com

    Start date: Aug. 1, 2021 - Stop date: June 7, 2025
    Start sales date: Aug. 1, 2021 - Stop sales date: June 7, 2025
    Start submit date: Aug. 1, 2021 - Stop submit date: June 7, 2025

    Information: https://energy-solution.com/tech-incentives/

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