California is launching the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the federal Home Energy Rebates program, which provides savings on energy efficiency improvements. (U.S. DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs e-mail (October 8, 2024) Available at: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOESCEP/bulletins/3bac79b)
The HEAR program is one of two Federal Home Energy Rebate programs. The first phase of the HEAR program will offer federal rebates that will expand state programs to provide additional support to low- and moderate-income households.
Available now
Eligible owners of multifamily buildings can save up to $14,000 per dwelling unit, including up to:
- $8,000 for an ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump HVAC;
- $4,000 for an electrical panel;
- $2,500 for electrical wiring;
- $1,750 for an ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump water heater;
- $840 for an ENERGY STAR-certified electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven; and
- $840 for an ENERGY STAR-certified electric heat pump clothes dryer.
To apply for the HEAR multifamily program, visit:
https://techcleanca.com/heehrarebates/
Available soon
Eligible owners of single-family homes will be able to save up to the following amounts on ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump HVAC units:
- $8,000 for low-income households (i.e., those earning less than 80% of their area’s median income); and
- $4,000 for middle-income households (i.e., those earning between 80–150% of their area’s median income).
Second program launching in 2025
There also is a second Home Energy Rebates program that California will launch in 2025. Under the Home Efficiency Rebates program, eligible Californians can save money on retrofits that reduce whole-home energy consumption.
