4-ton heat pump (LADWP customer, Tujunga)
- LADWP heat pump rebate: 4 tons × $2,500 = $10,000
- LADWP smart thermostat: up to $145
- SoCalGas smart thermostat (if dual-utility): ~$75
Total stack: up to $10,220
Rebates & incentives
HVAC rebates in Los Angeles, stacked & verified.
LADWP, SoCalGas, SCE, and California utility rebates that real LA homeowners are claiming in 2026 — with the dollar math, eligibility rules, and direct links to apply.
Quick answer
Los Angeles homeowners can stack up to $10,220 in active 2026 HVAC rebates on a typical 4-ton heat pump install — $10,000 from the LADWP heat pump program ($2,500/ton), up to $145 from the LADWP smart-thermostat rebate, and ~$75 from SoCalGas. The federal IRA 25C tax credit expired December 31, 2025 and is no longer available for 2026 installations.
Page last updated Last verified: July 8, 2026
This is the EA Mechanical reference page for every active HVAC rebate available to Los Angeles homeowners in 2026. We pull amounts directly from each program administrator (LADWP, SoCalGas, SCE, TECH Clean California, South Coast AQMD) and re-verify monthly. Every dollar figure on this page links to its official source.
Use this page to plan a system replacement, confirm equipment qualifies, and identify which programs you can stack. EA Mechanical installs every category of rebate-qualifying equipment listed below — call (818) 988-9060 to discuss your project.
The 2026 Los Angeles HVAC rebate stack at a glance
Six programs are currently relevant to LA homeowners. Three are active and funded, two are known-but-paused, and one major program (the federal IRA 25C credit) recently expired. The table below summarizes status; details follow in each section.
| Program | Equipment focus | Status | Top rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| LADWP Consumer Rebate | Heat pumps, central AC, smart thermostat, HPWH | Active | $2,500/ton (heat pump) |
| SoCalGas HEER | Gas furnace, smart thermostat, insulation | Active | $25/kBtuh (97%+ AFUE furnace) |
| SCE / TECH Clean CA | Ductless mini-split (income-qualified) | Active | $1,144.80/ton (Home Performance Plus, DAC) |
| TECH Clean CA HEEHRA | Heat pump (income-qualified) | Waitlisted | Up to $8,000 (low-income) |
| South Coast AQMD GO ZERO | Heat pump, HPWH | Paused | $1,000–$3,000+ |
| Federal IRA 25C | Heat pumps, AC, furnaces (federal tax credit) | Expired 12/31/2025 | — |
LADWP Consumer Rebate Program
Active Funds are first-come, first-served. Heat pump, central AC, and heat pump water heater amounts confirmed against LADWP CRP fact sheet Rev. 11/2025.
| Equipment | Rebate | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump HVAC System | Up to $2,500/ton | Minimum 15.2 SEER2, 7.7 HSPF2. Central, split, mini-split, and multi-split systems qualify. |
| Central Air Conditioning (15.2 SEER2) | $100/ton | Minimum 15.2 SEER2 rating |
| Central Air Conditioning (16.0+ SEER2) | $120/ton | 16.0 SEER2 or higher |
| Smart Thermostat | Up to $145 | ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat. Offered through LADWP's Efficient Product Marketplace (EPM), not the paper Consumer Rebate Program. Seasonal enrollment window (approx. June–September); first-come, first-served. |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | Up to $2,500/unit | ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater |
Verified July 2026 — View official program page
SoCalGas Home Energy Efficiency Rebate (HEER) Program
Active Funds allocated through 12/31/2026, first-come first-served. Customers in eligible Jan 2025 wildfire-impact ZIP codes (Altadena, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades area) receive +50% on all HEER rebates through 12/31/2026. Eligible single-family and multifamily homes rebuilding from a January 2025 wildfire may separately qualify for up to $10,000 through the Residential Energy Efficient Fire Rebuild Program (applications must be submitted before construction begins).
| Equipment | Rebate | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Furnace (92-94% AFUE) | $1.40/kBtuh | ENERGY STAR certified, 92-94% AFUE |
| Natural Gas Furnace (95-96% AFUE) | $10/kBtuh | ENERGY STAR certified, 95-96% AFUE |
| Natural Gas Furnace (97%+ AFUE) | $25/kBtuh | ENERGY STAR certified, 97% AFUE or higher. For a typical 80,000 BTU furnace, the rebate is approximately $2,000. |
| Smart Thermostat | ~$75 | ENERGY STAR certified, internet-connected, compatible with natural gas furnace |
| Attic Insulation | $1.45–$3.00/sq ft (R-11 through R-60 tiers) | R-11 or higher additional insulation, home must have gas furnace |
Verified July 2026 — View official program page
Southern California Edison (SCE) Incentives
Active SCE channels statewide heat pump incentives through TECH Clean California. TECH single-family heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater reservations CLOSED to new projects on November 14, 2025, after the budget was nearly fully reserved statewide. Home Performance Plus (Disadvantaged Community program) remains active. Income-qualified customers may also use the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program.
| Equipment | Rebate | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump (Home Performance Plus) | $1,144.80/ton | Income-qualified / Disadvantaged Community (DAC) customers only. New ductless mini-split heat pump installed by a program-participating contractor. Program active as of July 2026. |
| Heat Pump HVAC (TECH Clean California) — CLOSED | $1,000/system (no longer available for new reservations) | TECH Clean California single-family heat pump reservations closed to new projects on November 14, 2025. New installations are not eligible for this $1,000/system incentive; check with SCE for any future funding rounds. |
Verified July 2026 — View official program page
TECH Clean California — HEEHRA Rebates
Waitlisted Single-family HEEHRA rebates fully reserved statewide as of February 24, 2026. No longer accepting new income-verification applications for single-family projects. Reservations submitted after that date go on a waitlist and are only eligible if the heat pump is installed after the reservation is approved. Phase II has been announced with additional funding but no confirmed open date as of July 2026.
| Equipment | Rebate (when active) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump (Low-Income Households) | Up to $8,000 | Income-qualified households, heat pump HVAC system |
| Heat Pump (Moderate-Income Households) | Up to $4,000 | Income-qualified households, heat pump HVAC system |
Verified July 2026 — View official program page
South Coast AQMD GO ZERO Program
Paused Paused since early February 2026 — no new applications being accepted as of July 2026. Check the South Coast AQMD site for future reopening.
| Equipment | Rebate (when active) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump / Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,000-$3,000+ | Replacement of gas/propane heating system with zero-emission equipment |
Verified July 2026 — View official program page
Recently expired — do not rely on these for 2026 installations
The programs below are no longer accepting 2026 installations. We list them because outdated 2024 and 2025 cost guides still reference them — if you see a "$2,000 federal heat pump tax credit" cited elsewhere, this is what they are talking about, and it is gone.
Federal IRA Section 25C — Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Expired Terminated effective December 31, 2025 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Equipment installed in 2025 can still be claimed on your 2025 federal tax return; 2026 installations are not eligible. As of July 2026 no legislation to reinstate or replace Sections 25C/25D is pending.
| Equipment | Historic amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Source Heat Pumps (HISTORIC) | Up to $2,000/year (no longer available) | Was 30% of cost up to $2,000/year for ENERGY STAR heat pumps. Sunset 12/31/2025. |
| Central Air Conditioning & Furnaces (HISTORIC) | Up to $1,200/year (no longer available) | Was 30% of cost up to $1,200/year combined cap for high-efficiency AC, furnaces, and other improvements. Sunset 12/31/2025. |
Verified July 2026 — View official reference
Worked stacking examples
The real value of these programs is combining them on a single project. Three realistic 2026 scenarios:
97%+ AFUE furnace (SoCalGas customer)
- SoCalGas HEER furnace: $25/kBtuh × 80 kBtu = ~$2,000
- SoCalGas smart thermostat: ~$75
Total stack: ~$2,075
3-ton heat pump (SCE customer, Burbank)
- SCE / TECH Clean CA $1,000 heat pump incentive: closed to new reservations (Nov 2025)
- SCE Home Performance Plus (income-qualified / DAC): $1,144.80/ton
- LADWP rebates not available outside LADWP territory
- HEEHRA: waitlist if income-qualified
Total stack: $0 for standard customers — income-qualified DAC customers may claim $1,144.80/ton (up to $8,000 more if HEEHRA reopens)
Examples are illustrative. Actual rebates depend on system size, equipment efficiency, fund availability at time of purchase, and your specific utility provider. Visit switchison.org for an address-specific incentive lookup.
Rebate-qualifying services we install
EA Mechanical installs every equipment category that qualifies for the active rebates above. Each link goes to the dedicated service page with full scope, brand options, and pricing context.
Heat Pump Installation
Stack up to $2,500/ton from the LADWP heat pump program; income-qualified SCE customers may add Home Performance Plus.
Learn more about Heat Pump InstallationCentral AC Installation
Earn $100–$120 per ton from LADWP at 15.2+ SEER2.
Learn more about Central AC InstallationFurnace Installation
Up to $25/kBtuh from SoCalGas on 97%+ AFUE — about $2,000 on a typical 80kBtu unit.
Learn more about Furnace InstallationDuctless Mini-Split Installation
Mini-split heat pumps qualify for the LADWP $2,500/ton rebate.
Learn more about Ductless Mini-Split InstallationSmart Thermostat Installation
Up to $145 from LADWP plus ~$75 from SoCalGas — stackable.
Learn more about Smart Thermostat InstallationIndoor Air Quality Products
Pair IAQ upgrades with rebate-eligible HVAC installs to maximize a single project.
Learn more about Indoor Air Quality ProductsIn-depth rebate guides on our blog
Our blog covers each program in operational detail — application steps, AHRI certificate requirements, dollar-by-dollar worked examples, and the changes year-over-year.
April 6, 2026
LADWP and SoCalGas HVAC Rebates in 2026: Complete Stack Guide
The full 2026 rebate landscape across utilities — equipment categories, dollar amounts, and how to combine programs.
Read guide →April 18, 2026
Heat Pump Installation Cost in Los Angeles 2026 (with Rebates)
Per-ton pricing, brand bands, and a worked Tujunga example netting $6,860 after rebates.
Read guide →Frequently asked questions about HVAC rebates
Are federal HVAC tax credits still available in 2026?
No. Federal HVAC tax credits (Sections 25C and 25D) were terminated effective December 31, 2025. However, utility rebates from LADWP, SoCalGas, and SCE remain active and well-funded for Los Angeles homeowners.
Does EA Mechanical handle the rebate paperwork?
EA Mechanical installs qualifying high-efficiency equipment and provides the documentation you need, including itemized invoices, model numbers, and efficiency certifications. However, all rebate applications, utility program paperwork, and tax filings are the homeowner's responsibility. We are happy to answer questions about which equipment qualifies.
Which utility rebate do I qualify for?
Your eligible rebates depend on your utility provider. LADWP customers can access heat pump and AC rebates. SoCalGas customers can access furnace and insulation rebates. SCE customers can access heat pump incentives through TECH Clean California. Many homes have both a gas and electric utility, so you may qualify for rebates from multiple programs.
Can I combine rebates from different programs?
In many cases, yes. For example, an LADWP customer who also has SoCalGas service could potentially claim a heat pump rebate from LADWP and insulation rebates from SoCalGas. However, some programs have stacking restrictions. Visit switchison.org to check which incentives can be combined for your situation.
How long does it take to receive my rebate?
Processing times vary by program. SoCalGas typically mails rebate payments within six to eight weeks if all requirements are met. LADWP processing times vary. Applications must be submitted within 12 months of purchase for LADWP and before program fund depletion for all programs.
What equipment does EA Mechanical install that qualifies for rebates?
We install ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps, central air conditioners, furnaces, and smart thermostats from leading brands including Carrier, Lennox, Rheem, Trane, American Standard, and Goodman. Our team can help you select equipment that meets the efficiency requirements for your utility's rebate program. Call (818) 988-9060 for a free consultation.
What if rebate funds run out before I apply?
All utility rebate programs are funded on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs like TECH Clean California HEEHRA are already fully reserved as of early 2026. We recommend acting promptly if you are considering a rebate-qualifying installation. Contact your utility directly to confirm current fund availability before purchasing equipment.
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