Of the California state energy rebates and programs DuloCore checked on October 13, 2026, two were fully reserved, one had ended and four still listed help for some households. Each status comes from the program's own page.
Which California State Energy Rebates Are Open in 2026?
As of October 13, 2026, the state's electrification rebates and single-family heat pump incentives are fully reserved. Not fully reserved: a low-income solar and battery incentive, free weatherization, a no-cost electrification program in listed communities, and GoGreen Home financing.
| Program | What it covers | Status on October 13, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHRA) | Heat pump HVAC rebate, income-qualified | Fully reserved: single-family since February 24, 2026, multifamily since September 1, 2026 |
| TECH Clean California, single-family | Heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater incentives | Fully reserved since November 14, 2025 |
| Golden State Rebates | Retail rebate coupons | Ended |
| Self-Generation Incentive Program | Home batteries; solar with battery for low-income homes | General budget closed; low-income budgets open, waitlist or closed |
| Weatherization through CSD | Free efficiency upgrades, low-income | Offered through local providers |
| Equitable Building Decarbonization direct install | No-cost heat pump or heat pump water heater | Initial community focus areas only |
| GoGreen Home | Financing, not a rebate | PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas and SDG&E areas |
Are the State's Home Electrification Rebates and Heat Pump Incentives Fully Reserved?
Yes. On October 13, 2026, both were fully reserved statewide: the electrification rebates for single-family and multifamily projects, and the single-family heat pump incentives.
- Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, called HEEHRA (fully reserved). The California Energy Commission's residential rebate programs page says HEEHRA single-family rebates have been fully reserved statewide since February 24, 2026. Before it was fully reserved, HEEHRA offered income-qualified households up to $8,000 toward a heat pump HVAC system.
- TECH Clean California (fully reserved). Its incentives page says TECH Clean California single-family heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater incentives have been fully reserved, and not accepting new reservations, since November 14, 2025. The same page says multifamily HEEHRA rebates are fully reserved statewide as of September 1, 2026.
- Golden State Rebates (ended). A notice on SDG&E's rebates page says the Golden State Rebates retail rebate offerings have ended.
Is There a State Incentive for Home Batteries in 2026?
For low-income households only. On October 13, 2026, the general home battery budget was closed, and low-income budgets were open, waitlisted or closed by administrator.
The California Public Utilities Commission's Self-Generation Incentive Program page says its Residential Solar and Storage Equity budget pays for paired solar and battery storage at low-income residential properties.
The program's incentive step tracker, dated October 13, 2026 and updated nightly, lists a status under each program administrator:
- Small Residential Storage, and the equity budget labelled Ratepayer: Closed under all four administrators shown.
- Equity budget labelled AB 209 POU: Open under SCE and PG&E.
- Equity budgets labelled AB 209 and AB 209 Non-POU: Waitlist under every administrator shown.
What Can Low-Income Households Get From the State at No Cost?
Free weatherization through local providers and, in listed communities, a no-cost heat pump or heat pump water heater from the Energy Commission's direct install program.
The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) weatherization page says local providers install weatherization measures for low-income homeowners and renters who qualify under the federal Weatherization Assistance Program. Eligibility depends on income, household size and energy use. CSD's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program page says its weatherization service provides free energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households.
The Energy Commission's Statewide Direct Install page says the Equitable Building Decarbonization program retrofits homes at no cost in its initial community focus areas, which include Fresno, Bakersfield, Richmond, Santa Ana and Compton. Its timeline lists the first home retrofits there as expected in summer 2026. The household must earn up to 80% of area median income. The home must be built before January 1, 2020 and use a fossil fuel as its main fuel for space or water heating. The eligibility check shows which programs fit a household.
Does the State Offer Financing for Home Energy Upgrades?
Yes. GoGreen Home is financing, not a rebate. A state credit enhancement lets participating lenders offer lower rates, longer payback terms and higher loan amounts.
The State Treasurer's GoGreen Home page says it is open to owners and tenants of homes with up to four units where PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas or SDG&E provides energy. Loans can cover heat pump HVAC systems, insulation and new windows. That page states no interest rate; it points to a chart of approved lenders' rates and terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Utility Rebates Part of These State Programs?
No. For utility rebates, see DuloCore's pages on SCE rebate programs and energy rebates for PG&E customers.
Did the Federal Home Energy Tax Credits End?
The federal home energy credits ended, 25C and 25D on December 31, 2025 and 30C on June 30, 2026, as the federal credits page explains.
Can a Waitlisted Rebate Request Still Be Paid?
Only if funding returns. The TECH Clean California page linked above says a waitlisted request for the fully reserved HEEHRA single-family rebates qualifies only if the heat pump is installed after the reservation is approved.
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