Santa Cruz 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
- Dramatically reduce your out-of-pocket costs by combining federal, state, and local heat pump incentives.
- Upgrade to a high-efficiency heat pump and benefit from a federal tax credit of up to $2,000.
- In California, receive a $1,000 rebate for each heat pump, with a limit of two per household.
- Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) offers heat pump rebates of up to $1,500 for Santa Cruz residents.
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 conventional gas-powered systems, heat pumps use electricity to extract heat from the outdoor air or earth into your home in cold seasons, and invert the process in warm seasons. This impressive efficiency results in decreased energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint – a win-win for both your wallet 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 backing your transition 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 setup, with a maximum credit of $2,000.
State Rebates
The TECH Clean California program offers additional rebates to make your heat pump upgrade even more affordable.
TECH Clean California rebates are accessible 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 disadvantaged communities.
Local Rebates
Santa Cruz residents have access to attractive rebates for heat pump installations, courtesy of 3CE (Central Coast Community Energy). These local rebates can be combined with federal and state incentives, possibly saving you thousands on your heat pump installation.
By leveraging these incentives, Santa Cruz residents can take an important step towards energy efficiency and decreased carbon emissions while enjoying the year-round comfort of a modern heat pump system.
