Rebate Overview
Overview
The City of Albany offers a rebate for electrical panel upgrades when installing a heat pump system. Standard rebates are $500, with increased amounts for moderate-income ($1,000) and low-income ($2,000) households. To check your income eligibility, use the dropdown menu on the rebate page of the City of Albany's website.
Benefits
Upgrading your electrical panel and installing a heat pump can make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient. This upgrade also helps reduce pollution from gas appliances, benefiting the environment.
More Information
- Rebates are available to all Albany households, with higher amounts for moderate and low-income residents.
- To be eligible, heat pump installations must be in the City of Albany, receive a building permit, and apply for the rebate within 4 months of receiving a permit.
- Rebates are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date of application.
- Contractors who register with BayREN or TECH after June 1, 2022, are eligible for a $750 signing bonus.
- For more details, contact Michelle Plouse at mplouse@albanyca.org or (510) 528-5754.
Details
- Incentive type: Rebate
- Amount: $ 500
- Maximum Amount: $ 2,000
- Category: Electrical Panel
- Link: More details
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