Silicon Valley Power Residential Heat Pump HVAC Rebate
$3,000 per ton for gas/propane/oil/wood replacement (max $10,000). $1,000 flat for electric resistance replacement. Income-qualified customers (FAP/LIHEAP) can receive a bonus for a total max of $11,000. Add-on rebates available for Blower Door Tests ($200 per ACH50 decrease) and Insulation ($1/sq.ft. up to $5,000). Rebate cannot exceed project cost (installation + permit, excluding taxes/shipping). Rebates >$600 paid by check; <=$600 applied as credit.
Guidance
Get up to $10,000 ($11,000 for income-qualified customers) from Silicon Valley Power for replacing an existing heating or cooling system with a highly efficient electric heat pump. To qualify, you must be a City of Santa Clara resident receiving SVP electricity and the new system cannot use gas backup.
Homeowner Tasks
- Verify your SVP service
Confirm that your property is located in the City of Santa Clara and served by Silicon Valley Power.
- Provide a completed W-9 form
Sign and date an IRS W-9 form within the last 12 months and provide it for tax reporting purposes.
- Confirm income-qualified status if applicable
If you are applying for the increased rebate cap, verify your active enrollment in the SVP Financial Assistance Program (FAP).
Contractor Tasks
- Take pre-installation photos
Capture photos of the old space heating/cooling system prior to removal, including a clear picture of the manufacturer nameplate label showing the make, model, and serial number.
- Install a fully electric heat pump system
Ensure the new system replaces the existing unit and is not a dual-fuel system with a gas backup.
- Take post-installation photos
Capture photos of the newly installed electric heat pump equipment, including a clear, legible photo of the new manufacturer nameplate label showing model and serial numbers.
- Provide an itemized invoice
Submit a copy of the contractor invoice or receipt showing the purchase price, installation cost, and specific equipment details.
- Obtain and submit the building permit
Secure a City of Santa Clara building permit for the installation and upload a copy.
Qualification
- Has income-qualified portion
Income-qualified customers are eligible for an increased bonus rebate for a total rebate of up to $11,000.
- Permit required
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · pre-approval required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required
Important Dates
- Program runs:
- July 1, 2026