Alameda, California · Rebate
Home Electrification Rebates (City of Piedmont)
Run by City of Piedmont Sustainability Division
Piedmont property owners who replace gas appliances get rebates for heat pump water heaters ($800 to $2,000), panel upgrades or smart panels ($900 to $2,250), solar with a battery ($2,000 to $5,000), batteries ($1,000 to $2,500) and gas meter removal ($2,500). Heat pumps for heating and cooling ($750 to $3,000) are for moderate- and low-income households only.
Amounts
How much you get
Amounts are standard / moderate-income (up to 120% AMI) / low-income (CARE or FERA). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Ducted or 3+ indoor units (low income)Heat pump space heating | $3,000 |
| Ducted or 3+ indoor units (moderate income)Heat pump space heating | $1,500 |
| 1-2 indoor units (low / moderate income)Heat pump space heating | $1,500 |
| Heat pump water heater (standard) | $800 |
| Heat pump water heater (moderate income) | $1,600 |
| Heat pump water heater (low income) | $2,000 |
| Solar and battery together (standard / moderate / low) | $2,000 |
| Solar and battery together (low income) | $5,000 |
| Battery storage (standard) | $1,000 |
| Panel upgrade or smart panel (standard) | $900 |
| Panel upgrade or smart panel (low income) | $2,250 |
| Gas meter removal | $2,500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Your home is in Alameda, California.
Piedmont property owners, residential buildings only; new construction isn't eligible.
A City building permit must be issued before you apply, and you must apply within 4 months of the permit issue date (gas meter removal within 1 year of PG&E's shut-off letter).
What to doHave your contractor pull the permit, then submit the rebate application within 4 months.
The new equipment must completely replace the old gas (or electric resistance) appliance, which must be removed.
- Only in some cases
Only for the higher amounts and for the space-heating heat pump rebate. Moderate income is up to 120% of Alameda County AMI: $136,750 for 1 person, $156,300 for 2, $175,800 for 3, $195,350 for 4, $211,000 for 5, $226,600 for 6, $242,250 for 7, $257,850 for 8. Low income is CARE or FERA enrollment (up to 250% of poverty: $54,100 for 1-2 people, $68,300 for 3, $82,500 for 4).
People in your home Income at or below 1 $136,750 2 $156,300 3 $175,800 4 $195,350 5 $211,000 6 $226,600 7 $242,250 8 $257,850
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps, water heaters, solar and batteries and electrical panels and wiring.
- Heat pumps
Replaces a gas, propane, oil or wood stove heater or furnace; new outdoor and indoor units installed together; multi-speed or variable-speed compressor; AHRI certified and ENERGY STAR certified.
- Heat pump water heaters
ENERGY STAR certified, NEEA Tier 3 Advanced Water Heater Specification or higher, UEF 3.0 or higher.
- Batteries
At least 5 kWh, permanently installed, on the SGIP Verified Equipment List or CEC Solar Equipment List; combined rebate needs solar of at least 4 kW CEC-AC on the same permit.
Replaces the main service panel (at least 125 amps for capacity upgrades) and is needed for switching from gas to electric (heat pump permits or induction/electric dryer receipts within 1 year).
Applying
How to apply
Apply within 4 months of the permit issue date (gas meter removal within 1 year of PG&E's shut-off confirmation letter).
- Get a building permit.
Your contractor submits a permit application that names each appliance you're claiming.
- Apply within 4 months of the permit.
Email the Rebate Application Form and Waiver and Indemnification Agreement to Sustainability@Piedmont.CA.gov or drop them off at City Hall.
- Finish the work and pass final inspection.
- Send final documents.
W-9, paid invoice, nameplate photos, and the Income Verification Form with documents if claiming an income-qualified amount.
- Receive your check.
2 to 6 weeks after approval. A 1099-MISC is issued for rebates over $600.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailHome Electrification Rebates - City of Piedmont · Income-qualified rebates - City of Piedmont · Rebate amounts and requirements - City of Piedmont
Questions about applying510-420-3058 or Sustainability@Piedmont.CA.gov
Stacking
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Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Home Electrification Rebates (City of Piedmont) pay?
$800 to $5,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Is there an income limit?
Only for the higher amounts and for the space-heating heat pump rebate. Moderate income is up to 120% of Alameda County AMI: $136,750 for 1 person, $156,300 for 2, $175,800 for 3, $195,350 for 4, $211,000 for 5, $226,600 for 6, $242,250 for 7, $257,850 for 8. Low income is CARE or FERA enrollment (up to 250% of poverty: $54,100 for 1-2 people, $68,300 for 3, $82,500 for 4).
Do renters qualify?
Piedmont property owners, residential buildings only; new construction isn't eligible.
Do I need approval before I buy?
A City building permit must be issued before you apply, and you must apply within 4 months of the permit issue date (gas meter removal within 1 year of PG&E's shut-off letter). Have your contractor pull the permit, then submit the rebate application within 4 months.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
- AMI
- Area median income: the middle household income where you live, set each year by HUD.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Home Electrification Rebates - City of Piedmont
- Apply for an electrification rebate - City of Piedmont
- Income-qualified rebates - City of Piedmont
- Rebate amounts and requirements - City of Piedmont
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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