Several programs that homeowners relied on have ended. Here is what is still available in 2026, and what to stop counting on.
Still Available
- MCE heat pump rebate: up to $400 per 500 square feet for MCE customers who own and have lived in their single-family detached home for at least 12 months. MCE serves Marin and Napa counties and many Contra Costa and Solano communities.
- Ava Community Energy: serves most of Alameda County and offers an incentive lookup tool for your address.
- Albany city rebate: income-qualified, $3,000 (moderate income) or $6,000 (low income) for a ducted heat pump.
- Piedmont city rebate: income-qualified, $1,500 or $3,000 for a ducted system or a ductless system with three or more indoor units.
- Carrier Cool Cash: up to $2,100 on qualifying Carrier products purchased August 1, 2026 through November 20, 2026.
Ended or Fully Reserved
- Federal 25C tax credit: covered improvements through December 31, 2025.
- TECH Clean California: single-family heat pump incentives reserved statewide as of November 14, 2025.
- HEEHRA: single-family rebates fully reserved as of February 24, 2026.
- BayREN heat pump rebate: ended April 2024.
Before You Apply
Confirm which energy provider serves your address, since MCE and Ava programs are not interchangeable. Some rebates require a participating contractor or approval before installation, and they cannot be applied retroactively. We confirm what applies to your project at the estimate.
Full details with links to each program: rebates and incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a federal heat pump tax credit in 2026?
No. The Section 25C credit covered improvements through December 31, 2025.
Can I combine rebates?
Each program sets its own rules. We confirm what can be combined at your estimate.
Are there rebates for furnaces or AC?
Utility heat pump rebates are for heat pumps. Carrier Cool Cash applies to qualifying Carrier heating or cooling products.