SJCE EcoHome Rebate - Heat Pump HVAC
Heat Pump HVAC: $1,500 standard or $2,500 for a qualifying Environmental Justice Community applicant. Paired add-ons currently include electric panel upgrade ($1,000 standard / $2,000 EJC), attic insulation ($0.75/sq. ft., capped at $700 / $1,000), circuit pre-wiring ($500 / $750), and a $250 circuit splitter. Re-verify current funding and amounts before quoting; total SJCE and third-party incentives cannot exceed project cost.
- Rebates for heat pump HVAC (gas replacement): $1,500 for standard market rate customers; $2,500 for Environmental Justice Community customers. - Rebates for heat pump water heater (gas replacement): $2,500 for standard market rate customers; $3,500 for Environmental Justice Community customers. - Additional rebates for electrical panel upgrades, attic insulation, EV/dryer/cooking circuit prewiring, and circuit pauser/splitter devices when paired with heat pump installations. - Attic insulation rebate: $0.75/sq. ft. ($700 - $1,000 max). - Heat pump HVAC systems must have a SEER of 17 or greater or a SEER2 of 16 or greater. - Must reserve rebate before installation (unless emergency replacement). - Environmental Justice Communities qualify for enhanced rebate amounts. - Interest-free payment plan available for up to $5,000 in upfront costs.
Guidance
This rebate from San José Clean Energy (SJCE) offers $1,500 to $2,500 for replacing an existing gas HVAC system with a high-efficiency electric heat pump. To be eligible, the property must be a single-family home, mobile home, or 1-4 unit residential building receiving SJCE residential electric service.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm eligibility and SJCE electric service
Ensure your property is a single-family home, mobile home, or 1-4 unit multi-family property that is an active SJCE residential electric customer.
- Provide a copy of your utility bill
Must clearly show your electric account number for the pre-approval process.
- Check eligibility for the Environmental Justice / Income-Qualified bonus
Determine if you live in a qualifying EJ area or participate in CARE, FERA, or SJ CARES to receive the enhanced $2,500 rebate amount.
- Reserve the rebate before installation
Apply online to secure your rebate pre-approval before any installation work begins, unless it is an emergency replacement.
Contractor Tasks
- Provide a detailed estimate or contract prior to installation
Must list the specific equipment to be installed to secure pre-approval.
- Verify the new equipment meets efficiency requirements
The new electric heat pump must have a minimum SEER2 rating of 16 (or SEER 17) and strictly replace an existing gas-powered HVAC system.
- Take pre-installation photos
Capture a full, zoomed-out photo of the previous gas heating equipment before removing it.
- Obtain a building permit
A required building permit must be obtained for this installation, and proof must be submitted with the final claim.
- Take post-installation photos
Capture full, zoomed-out photos of both the newly installed indoor unit and outdoor unit (condenser).
- Submit the final rebate claim
Submit the claim online with an itemized final invoice, proof of permitting, and required photos.
Qualification
- Has income-qualified portion
Standard rebate is available to all residential SJCE customers. To qualify for the higher Environmental Justice (EJ) Community amounts, customers must live in a highlighted EJ area and meet income requirements, or be enrolled in CARE, FERA, or SJ CARES.
- Pre-approval required
- Permit required
- Fuel switching required
Must replace an existing gas-powered appliance with a new electric heat pump.
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · contractor enrollment required
How to Submit
Apply online to reserve your rebate before installation. Once approved, you have 120 days to complete the installation. After installation, submit a Rebate Claim online with an itemized final invoice, proof of permitting, and photos of the new equipment.