Rebate Overview
Overview
Upgrade to an energy-efficient heat pump water heater and save with the TECH Clean California Rebate.
TECH Clean California is offering a rebate of $1,100 to $1,800 on the installation of eligible heat pump water heaters. This rebate helps make it more affordable for homeowners to upgrade to a safer, more energy-efficient water heating system.
- The water heater must meet CEC JA-13 (thermostatic mixing valve) and CTA-2045 Compliant Communication Port requirements, and be at least Tier 3 on NEEA's most recent list.
- Homeowners must enroll in a demand response program within 30 days of installation.
- This rebate is not available for split-system water heaters.
Rebate notes:
$1,100 for less than 55 gallon tank
$1,800 for greater than 55 gallon tank
Electrical upgrade incentive:
$2,000 (capped at 50% of reported electrical costs)
CEC JA-13 (thermostatic mixing valve), CTA-2045 Compliant Communication Port, at least Tier 3 on NEEA's most recent list; customer must enroll in demand response program within 30 days of installation. Not available for split-system water heaters.
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Details
- Expiration date: February 24, 2025
- Incentive type: Rebate
- Amount: $ 1,100
- Maximum Amount: $ 1,800
- Category: Water Heater Heat Pump
- Applies to replacing existing equipment: Fossil Fuel
- Link: More details
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