Updated July 2026
Rebates in San Diego: what’s real right now
Most rebate pages online still promise money that no longer exists. Here’s the honest status — and our promise: we’ll tell you exactly what your job qualifies for before you sign anything. When programs reopen, this page changes the same week.
Live now
| Program | What it’s worth | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| SDG&E equipment rebates | $200–$500 for qualifying high-efficiency models | Model must be on the qualifying list — we check before you buy |
| City of San Diego HEART program | City-run electrification incentives | City of San Diego addresses only (not Santee/El Cajon/county) |
Waitlisted / fully reserved
| TECH Clean California | Single-family heat pump incentives fully reserved since November 2025. No new reservations; waitlist only. |
| HEEHRA | Statewide fully reserved since February 2026; income-verification applications closed. Waitlisted jobs qualify only if installed after reservation approval — don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. |
Ended
| Federal 25C tax credit | The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (up to $2,000 for heat pumps) ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Heat pumps installed in 2026 get no federal credit. Any site still promising it is out of date. |
Coming — and we’re watching
California’s HOMES program and HEEHRA Phase II are funded but not yet open. No launch dates announced. The moment either opens, this page gets updated and waitlist-ready customers get first call — mention it when you talk to us.
Planning a system anyway? Start with the equipment decision: heat pumps and mini-splits are where the incentives (when live) actually apply.