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Home Upgrade Rebates (WestLight Energy)
Run by WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy)
WestLight Energy customers in San Mateo County and Los Banos who own their home get $3,500 for a heat pump water heater replacing gas ($500 replacing electric), $1,500 for a heat pump replacing a gas furnace, and bonuses for panel upgrades, smart circuit controllers and CARE/FERA households.
Amounts
How much you get
Per upgrade: $3,500 for a heat pump water heater replacing a gas, propane or oil water heater (a limited-time $4,000 for installs completed Sept. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater replacing gas (standard) | $3,500 |
| Installed Sept. 1–Oct. 31, 2026Heat pump water heater replacing gas | $4,000 |
| Heat pump water heater replacing electric resistance | $500 |
| Heat pump HVAC replacing a gas furnace or heater (per unit) | $1,500 |
| Electrical panel upgrade bonus | $1,000 |
| Two per account)Smart circuit controller bonus (each | $500 |
| Up to $4,000 per account)CARE/FERA bonus (per heat pump rebate | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
The property must have an active WestLight Energy electricity account (all of San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos).
What to doMost San Mateo County and Los Banos households are enrolled automatically; if you opted out, re-enroll with WestLight Energy before applying.
The property owner must be the applicant; rental properties qualify when the owner applies.
New construction, demolish-and-rebuild projects, new ADUs and remodels that replace or modify at least 50% of the roof structure don't qualify.
The water heater or HVAC rebate must replace existing equipment (gas, propane or oil for the $3,500 water heater and the HVAC rebates), with photo proof the old equipment was removed or its fuel line capped, and a city permit.
What to doPhotograph the old equipment before it's removed and the capped gas line after, and get a city permit for the work.
The $1,000-per-upgrade bonus is for customers enrolled in CARE or FERA.
What to doEnroll in PG&E's CARE or FERA rate if your household qualifies.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters, heat pumps and electrical panels and wiring.
- Heat pump water heaters
All electric heat pump water heaters qualify, regardless of amperage, voltage, configuration (unitary or split), efficiency rating or tank size.
- Heat pumps
All fully electric heat pump HVAC systems qualify (packaged or split, ducted or ductless); dual-fuel systems with gas backup do not.
Main panel must be 200 amps or less after the upgrade.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Apply within 90 days of installation. The $4,000 water heater amount is for installations completed Sept. 1–Oct. 31, 2026.
- Read the rebate guidelines and plan the project.
Photograph your old equipment before work starts.
- Install the upgrades.
Any contractor, or yourself; get a city permit and keep the itemized final invoice.
- Apply online within 90 days of installation.
Upload photos of the old and new equipment and the nameplate, the capped gas line, the inside of a new panel if any, the final invoice and the initial city permit. Your contractor can apply for you.
- Get your check.
Applications are reviewed within 15 business days; the check arrives about 4 to 6 weeks after you apply.
Itemized contractor invoice showing the installed cost of each upgrade (or equipment receipts for self-installs)
Photos of the installed equipment and nameplate
Photo of the capped gas line, or before and after photos showing the old equipment removed
Copy of the city permit naming the upgrades
Forms and instructionsHome Upgrade Rebates - WestLight Energy · Home Upgrade Rebates: Terms & Conditions (WestLight Energy, PDF) · Water Heating Upgrades - WestLight Energy · Home upgrade services eligibility requirements - WestLight Energy · Residential Rebates & Offers - WestLight Energy
Questions about applying(866) 966-0110 or info@westlightenergy.org
Stacking
Use it with
Can be combined with WestLight Energy's 0% loan; rebates for loan projects are paid to the contractor along with the loan.
Parts of California
0% Interest Home Upgrade Loan (WestLight Energy)
Up to $10,000
WestLight Energy homeowners in San Mateo County and Los Banos can borrow up to $10,000 at 0% interest, with no fees, no credit check and 2 to 5 years to repay on their electric bill, for heat pump water heaters, heat pump HVAC and panel upgrades by an approved contractor.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
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.
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We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Home Upgrade Rebates (WestLight Energy) pay?
$500 to $4,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
The $1,000-per-upgrade bonus is for customers enrolled in CARE or FERA. Enroll in PG&E's CARE or FERA rate if your household qualifies.
Do renters qualify?
The property owner must be the applicant; rental properties qualify when the owner applies.
Do I need approval before I buy?
The water heater or HVAC rebate must replace existing equipment (gas, propane or oil for the $3,500 water heater and the HVAC rebates), with photo proof the old equipment was removed or its fuel line capped, and a city permit. Photograph the old equipment before it's removed and the capped gas line after, and get a city permit for the work.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with 0% Interest Home Upgrade Loan (WestLight Energy). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Do self-installed projects qualify?
Yes. Self-installed projects qualify, but you still need a city permit for the work.
Do I have to be the PG&E account holder?
No. You must be the property owner; if the application isn't in the account holder's name, WestLight Energy may ask for proof that you own or live at the property.
Can I reserve a rebate before I install?
No. Rebate reservations aren't offered; rebates are first come, first served by application date.
Can the rebate be paid to my contractor?
Only if the contractor applies for you and shows on the invoice that the full rebate was passed on to you as a discount; otherwise the check goes to you.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Home Upgrade Rebates - WestLight Energy
- Home Upgrade Rebates: Terms & Conditions (WestLight Energy, PDF)
- Water Heating Upgrades - WestLight Energy
- Home upgrade services eligibility requirements - WestLight Energy
- Residential Rebates & Offers - WestLight Energy
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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