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California Heat Pump Rebate Calculator

Estimate your California heat pump rebate range through SMUD Rebates for My Home. Use this guide to understand the key factors and check the official source for exact current amounts.

High confidenceLast checked: 2026-05-292 official sources
Rebate Range

How much is the California heat pump rebate?

SMUD (Sacramento area): up to $3,000 for a qualifying heat pump. Must be a two-stage package system (SEER2 ≥15.2 minimum) or variable-stage electric heat pump. Installation through SMUD Contractor Network required. Apply at smud.org/Rebates-and-Savings-Tips/Rebates-for-My-Home.

SMUD serves Sacramento County and parts of Placer and El Dorado counties — approximately 7-8% of California.

PG&E (San Francisco/Bay Area/Central Valley, ~40% of CA), SCE (Southern CA, ~30%), and SDG&E (San Diego, ~8%) may have different or additional programs — check your utility directly.

SMUD Contractor Network contractor required — find one at smud.org.

Not a guarantee of eligibility. Verify current amounts with your utility or SMUD Rebates for My Home.

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Key factors that determine your California rebate

Your electric utility
Which utility serves your home (SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)) determines which rebate tier applies.
Current heating fuel
Oil and propane homes typically qualify for the highest tiers. Natural gas homes usually qualify for lower amounts.
Whole-home vs. partial scope
A whole-home heat pump installation that replaces all primary heating earns the highest rebate. Supplemental or mini-split-only installs earn less.
System size in tons
Larger systems generally earn higher rebates, up to the program cap. Oversizing can disqualify equipment in some programs.
Equipment certification
Equipment must meet the program's current efficiency threshold. Verify the AHRI reference number or program-specific certification before purchase.
Income qualification
Income-qualified households may receive enhanced rebates or additional assistance. Ask your utility about documentation requirements.
Working Reference

See a fully interactive rebate calculator

Heat pump rebate calculators show how fuel type, utility, and system size interact to affect rebate amounts. The same logic — fuel type, utility tier, system size, income — applies across programs including SMUD Rebates for My Home in California.

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Official Sources
2026-05-29
2026-05-29