Home energy rebates in California
The federal Home Energy Rebates program in California is partly open, as the state's official page showed on October 22, 2026. 5 of the California utilities on this site have their own rebate pages, listed below. The federal tax credits for heat pumps, insulation, solar panels and electric vehicles have ended.
- State and utility programs
- Checked October 22, 2026
Federal Home Energy Rebates in California
Single-family HEAR rebates have been fully reserved since February 24, 2026 (waitlist); HEAR is still available for multifamily homes. HEEHRA (HEAR) is for income-qualified households: owners of single-family homes (including condos and mobile homes) under 150% of area median income, through a TECH-certified, HEEHRA-trained contractor. California Home Energy Rebates page.
HOMES rebates pay for whole-home projects by the energy they save. HEAR rebates pay for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric stoves and dryers, electric panels, wiring and insulation, mostly for homes with low or moderate income. In most states you must use a contractor that the program approves, and apply before the work starts.
Utility rebates in California
- LADWP: rebates and energy-saving programsThe page lists: insulation, demand response, income-qualified, energy-efficient products marketplace.
- PG&E: rebates and energy-saving programsThe page lists: EV chargers, used EVs, backup batteries/generators, demand response, home energy checkup, income-qualified.
- Southern California Edison: rebates and energy-saving programsThe page lists: smart thermostats, air conditioners, heat pump water heaters, appliances, home energy audit, income-qualified, demand response.
- SDG&E: rebates and energy-saving programsThe page lists: smart thermostats, heat pump water heaters, room air conditioners.
- SMUD: rebates and energy-saving programsThe page lists: induction cooktops, clothes washers, refrigerators, appliances, smart thermostats, heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, LED bulbs, EV incentives, battery storage.
Only the utilities on this site. Your utility's name is on your bill.
Federal tax credits
The federal tax credits for heat pumps and insulation (25C) and for solar panels and batteries (25D) ended for projects completed after December 31, 2025. The credits for new and used electric vehicles ended for vehicles bought after September 30, 2025, and the credit for home EV chargers ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. Source: IRS FS-2025-05 (August 21, 2025).
Before you buy
- Check that the program is open and that you qualify, and get the approval before the work if the program asks for it.
- Compare the running cost: see the solar savings calculator, the appliance cost calculator and the EV charging cost at your utility's rates.
- More about California: electric rates, natural gas bills and help paying the bill.
Sources: the California Home Energy Rebates page and each utility's own website, checked October 22, 2026. Programs open, close and change: check the official page before you buy. This is general information, not tax advice.