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California Energy Commission HEEHRA Phase I: Closed for 2026
Enrollment for 2026 is closed. The program is no longer accepting new reservations. HEEHRA single-family rebates are fully reserved for projects statewide.
Serves: Income-qualified California residents.
Do I Qualify
- Use a TECH-certified, HEEHRA-trained contractor and qualifying two-speed or variable-speed ENERGY STAR equipment.
- Obtain an approved reservation before installation.
- Replacing an existing heat pump does not qualify.
- The administrator is not accepting new reservations.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump HVAC — low income | Household income less than 80% of area median income; replace an existing non-heat-pump heating source. | $8,000 per heat pump HVAC unit |
| Heat pump HVAC — moderate income | Household income between 80% and 150% of area median income; replace an existing non-heat-pump heating source. | $4,000 per heat pump HVAC unit |
Who Files It
The homeowner verifies income. The trained contractor reserves funds, files the claim and passes payment to the homeowner.
The money is paid to the contractor.
The Steps to Apply
- Ask the contractor about an existing approved reservation or waitlisted request. Check current status.
- Do not install a waitlisted project before its reservation is approved.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the California Energy Commission page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.