Bay Area Air District: Clean HEET Rebate (Woodstoves to Heat Pumps)
Rebate Overview
Overview
QuitCarbon is pleased to inform Bay Area homeowners about the Clean HEET Rebate program, offering rebates to replace wood-burning heaters with electric heat pumps. Individual awards range from $3,000 to $10,500 for replacing one device, and $6,000 to $13,500 for replacing two devices. A decommission-only option of $1,000 is also available to remove one older, uncertified wood stove or open-hearth fireplace, with an additional $1,000 to remove a second device.
This rebate only applies to replacing existing wood appliances.
Benefits
Upgrading to electric heat pumps enhances your home's comfort and energy efficiency. It also contributes to cleaner air and a healthier environment by reducing pollution from wood-burning devices.
More Information
- Eligibility: All Bay Area homeowners are eligible to apply. Priority is given to those in areas most affected by air pollution, such as West Oakland, East Oakland, Richmond-San Pablo, and Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco.
- Application Process: To participate, you must apply for the Clean HEET program and receive approval from the Bay Area Air District before starting any work. This ensures that your project meets all program requirements.
- Device Requirements: Eligible devices include freestanding wood stoves, wood-burning fireplace inserts, and open-hearth fireplaces. Replacement devices must be electric heat pumps; other types are not eligible.
- Installation Details: Work must be completed by a California licensed contractor, and a building permit and inspection are required. The project should be finished within four months of approval.
- Decommissioning: Upon approval, existing wood-burning devices must be permanently destroyed and disposed of by a licensed recycler. This ensures that old, inefficient appliances are safely removed from use.
- Program Deadline: The deadline to apply is 5:00 PM PDST on September 30, 2025. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been awarded.
Details
- Incentive type: Rebate
- Amount: $ 3,000
- Maximum Amount: $ 13,500
- Link: More details
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