WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy)CArebate

WestLight Energy Heat Pump HVAC Rebate

Rebate amount

$1,500 - $2,500

Your qualifying range

$1,500 – $8,500

Base rebate $1,500 for a heat pump HVAC replacing a gas heater or furnace (one rebate per condensing or packaged unit, limit 2 per electric account). CARE/FERA customers add a $1,000 bonus per rebate (max $4,000 in bonuses per account), bringing the marketed maximum to $2,500. Shared bonus rebates alongside any HP HVAC or HPWH project: electrical panel upgrade $1,000 (one per account), Smart Load Management devices $500 each (limit 2). City of Menlo Park residents can add $1,500 from a state grant through the city while that funding lasts. Rebates cannot exceed 100% of installed cost. Apply within 90 days of installation; the applicant may be the homeowner or the contractor on their behalf. Rebranded from Peninsula Clean Energy July 2026.

WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy, serving San Mateo County and Los Banos) pays $1,500 for a heat pump HVAC replacing gas heating, plus a $1,000 CARE/FERA bonus, panel and smart-device bonuses, and a $1,500 Menlo Park kicker while funds last.

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Guidance

Peninsula Clean Energy offers rebates ranging from $1,500 to $8,500 for installing heat pump HVAC systems. To qualify, projects must be located in San Mateo County or Los Banos, replace a non-electric heating system, and not include gas backup.

Homeowner Tasks

Confirm property location eligibility.
Your home must be located in San Mateo County or Los Banos to qualify.
Provide proof of CARE or FERA program enrollment.
Required if you wish to claim the additional income-qualified bonus.
Retain a copy of your final invoice or receipt.
This document must be included with the final rebate application.

Contractor Tasks

Take pre-installation photos of the existing system.
Capture clear photos showing the non-electric furnace before it is removed.
Take post-installation photos of the new equipment and modifications.
Include photos of the capped gas line, both indoor and outdoor units, and the new equipment's nameplate sticker showing specifications.
Obtain the required building permit.
A building permit is strictly required for this installation and a copy must be provided for the application.
Submit the application and documents online.
Submit the application, invoice, permit, and all required photos via the online form on the Peninsula Clean Energy website.

Replacing an existing electric heating system or installing a dual-fuel system (with gas backup) will disqualify the project.

Income qualification is involved in this program. Homeowners enrolled in CARE or FERA can receive an income-qualified bonus of $1,000 per unit.

A building permit is strictly required to be approved for this rebate.

You can maximize your rebate by installing an electrical panel upgrade ($1,000 bonus) or a smart circuit controller ($500 bonus) as part of the HVAC project.

Qualification

Has income-qualified portion
Bonus available for customers enrolled in CARE or FERA programs.
Permit required
Fuel switching required
Must replace a gas, propane, oil, or wood stove heater/furnace. Dual-fuel systems (with gas backup) are ineligible.

Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · pre-approval required · contractor enrollment required

Paid to:Contractor or homeowner

Stackability: Can be combined with other federal, state, and local incentives such as BayREN and Federal Tax Credits.

Important Dates

Program runs:: November 1, 2024

How to Submit

Submit via the online application form on the Peninsula Clean Energy website.

Program Resources

WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy)CA

Program Page Rebate Form

1-866-966-0110 info@PenCleanEnergy.com