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San Mateo Heat Pump Rebates and Incentives

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Heat Pumps

If you're looking for an efficient, low-cost way to keep your home comfortable year-round, a heat pump could be your new best friend.

Highlights

  • Reduce your heat pump upgrade costs by thousands through combined government incentives.
  • Install a high-efficiency heat pump and claim a federal tax credit worth up to $2,000.
  • Take advantage of California's $1,000 rebate, available for up to two heat pumps per household.
  • Check for extra savings of up to $3,000 through local city and utility company programs.

The Smart Choice for Modern Homeowners

Heat pumps are the future of home comfort. These innovative systems efficiently heat and cool your home by moving heat, rather than generating it.

Unlike typical gas-powered systems, heat pumps use electricity to move heat from the outside air or ground into your home during winter, and reverse this action in summer. This impressive efficiency results in reduced power costs and a smaller carbon impact – a win-win for your pocketbook and the environment.

Home Upgrades Made Easy, From Start to Finish

QuitCarbon's free, expert guidance makes it simple and affordable to get fossil fuels out of our homes. We've helped thousands of homeowners with planning, installation, and rebates on upgrades like heat pumps, mini-splits, induction cooking, and EV chargers. QuitCarbon is the only ENERGY STAR® partner providing free assistance with clean energy upgrades.

Rebates and Incentives

Federal Tax Credits

The federal government is supporting your move to cleaner energy with the Inflation Reduction Act's Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (EEHIC or 25C). This powerful tax credit can cover up to 30% of the cost of your heat pump installation, with a maximum credit of $2,000.

Tax Credit

$2,000 for heat pump

Inflation Reduction Act: EEHIC (25C) tax credit

State Rebates

The TECH Clean California program offers additional rebates to make your heat pump upgrade even more affordable.

TECH Clean California rebates are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Your contractor must also be a participating TECH Clean California partner. Additional incentives may be available for low-income households or those in underserved communities.

Rebate

$1,000 for heat pump

TECH Clean California

Local Rebates

Many municipalities and energy providers offer their own rebates and incentives for upgrading to electric appliances. These local programs can vary widely, from money rebates to low-interest financing choices.

Unfortunately, there are no local rebates available for this city.