Parts of California · Rebate
Heat Pump Rebates (MCE)
Run by MCE
MCE homeowners in single-family detached homes get up to $675 for a heat pump water heater and up to $400 per 500 square feet for heat pump heating and cooling, plus a free home assessment, through a participating contractor.
Amounts
How much you get
Up to $675 for a heat pump water heater and up to $400 per 500 square feet of home for a heat pump heating and cooling system (MCE's example: up to $1,200 for a 1,500 sq ft home). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater | N/A |
| Per 500 sq ftHeat pump heating and cooling | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
MCE customer in MCE's service area.
You must own and have lived in the home for at least 12 months.
Single-family detached homes only.
A participating contractor listed as offering MCE's rebate must install and apply; DIY and retroactive projects don't qualify.
What to doPick a contractor marked "Offers MCE's Rebate" in MCE's Contractor Finder, or ask yours to enroll, before installing.
Any solar or EV charging at the home must have been installed at least 12 months ago, and you can't install solar, battery storage or EV charging for 12 months after the heat pump.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Choose an eligible contractor.
Use MCE's Contractor Finder and pick one that "Offers MCE's Rebate.".
- Get a free home assessment and quote.
The quote includes MCE's rebate and other available incentives.
- Install the heat pump.
The contractor handles the rebate application; you get the rebate as an upfront discount or a reimbursement afterward.
Forms and instructionsSwitch to Electric Heat Pumps - MCE · Explore Programs and Offers - MCE
Questions about applying(888) 632-3674 or info@mceCleanEnergy.org
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Pick a contractor marked "Offers MCE's Rebate" in MCE's Contractor Finder, or ask yours to enroll, before installing.
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Heat Pump Rebates (MCE) pay?
Up to $675 back.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
You must own and have lived in the home for at least 12 months.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A participating contractor listed as offering MCE's rebate must install and apply; DIY and retroactive projects don't qualify.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Can I get rebates for both a heat pump water heater and a heat pump HVAC system?
Yes. You can get both rebates.
My contractor doesn't offer MCE's rebate. What can I do?
Ask them to complete MCE's Contractor Interest Form; enrollment is simple and won't delay your project.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- No retroactive incentives
- Anything you bought before signing up doesn’t qualify.
References
Sources
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When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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