What is the California Energy Smart Homes rebate, and how do I claim it?
The California Energy Smart Homes Program offers a substantial rebate for homes that have fully electrified and discontinued gas service.
- How to Qualify for the California Energy-Smart Homes Rebate
- Step-by-Step Guide to Claiming Your Rebate
Excited to make the switch to an all-electric home? You should be!
California is rewarding residents who make the switch to all-electric homes with the California Energy-Smart Homes rebate—a significant financial incentive for cutting the gas line.
In 2025, you can receive at least $4,250 for qualifying upgrades. Plus, you can earn additional bonuses for incorporating advanced technologies such as Variable Capacity Heat Pumps (VCHPs), thermal energy storage, electrical load management, and others, for a total rebate of over $15,000.
Securing all necessary documention, including photos early and often, is the key to claiming your Energy-Smart Homes rebate.
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How to Qualify for the California Energy Smart Homes Rebate
Transitioning to an all-electric home rarely happens all at once, so keeping good records from Day 1 will help make your rebate a reality when you cross the finish line. Here’s a partial list of what you'll need from Day 1:
- 💯 Go completely off gas. You'll be eliglble for this rebate once you've capped off your gas meter at the street (hooray!).
- Click here for our guidance on how to get your gas meter capped.
- 📸 Photos! Photos! Photos! Take before-and-after photos for each and every home upgrade. Read What Photos Do You Need of My Home? to capture images that make a home inspector proud.
- 📋 Final permits: Ensure you have final permits for each completed project.
- 🧾 Contractor invoices: Save all invoices from your contractors.
- ⏳ Submit a timely application: as early as possible in the year that you expect to complete your home electrification (defined by the closure date of the last permit).
Click here for a complete documentation checklist.
💡Pro Tip: QuitCarbon can help you organize your documentation, ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks. Contact us as soon as you know you're planning to apply for the California Energy-Smart Home rebate.
Be sure to check out the specific requirements and rebates for single-family homes, as well as the Smart Homes program for multifamily buildings. Another overview of the program can be found here.
Step-by-Step Guide to Claiming Your Rebate
- Enroll online: Begin by registering on the Energy-Smart Homes website. This step is crucial to start the process. Do this as soon as possible, so the Energy-Smart Homes staff can advise you on program requirements, documentation, and deadlines.
- Prepare your documentation: Gather all required documents as you complete each project. You can submit them to the program as you have them.
- Submit your claim: After finishing your upgrades, submit your documentation through the Energy-Smart Homes portal. Make sure to do this by November 1.
- Stay informed: Keep an eye out for communications from the program — additional steps may be required based on your specific upgrades.
- Get your rebate: Once approved, enjoy your rebate and the benefits of a highly efficient and gas-free home!