The heat pump incentive from CleanPowerSF, San Francisco's public electricity program, is paid as monthly bill credits. DuloCore checked the official pages on October 13, 2026.
What Heat Pump Rebates Can San Francisco Homes Get in 2026?
As of October 13, 2026, CleanPowerSF gives its residential customers $50 a month in bill credits for 24 months, $1,200 in total, for a qualifying heat pump or heat pump water heater.
| Program | What its official page states (October 13, 2026) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CleanPowerSF, heat pump for heating and cooling | $50 a month for 24 months | $1,200 |
| CleanPowerSF, heat pump water heater | $50 a month for 24 months | $1,200 |
| CleanPowerSF, one system for both | $50 a month for 48 months | $2,400 |
| CleanPowerSF, CARE or FERA bonus | 12 more months of credits | $600 |
| Climate Equity Hub (city) | Free heat pump water heater; currently paused | No cost |
| PG&E rebates page | No heat pump listed | None listed |
| BayREN EASE Home | Weatherization; no heat pump amount | None stated |
| TECH Clean California and HEEHRA, single-family | Fully reserved | None |
The credit rows come from the Electrify Your Home page of CleanPowerSF, which is powered by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Who Qualifies for CleanPowerSF Heat Pump Bill Credits?
Residential CleanPowerSF customers who replace gas or electric resistance space or water heating qualify, if they meet the install date, permit and rate plan rules.
The program rules, effective August 2026, set these conditions:
- Install date. On or after April 14, 2026 for a heating and cooling heat pump. On or after March 15, 2025 for a heat pump water heater.
- Rate plan. Enrollment in an electrification rate such as EV2-A or E-ELEC.
- Who applies. Property owners, landlords, or tenants with the owner's authorization.
- Equipment. Dual fuel heat pumps are not eligible.
- Permits. The work must follow City permit requirements.
Credits are capped at $50 a month, so a second upgrade extends the credit period. Funding is first-come, first-served and subject to the availability of funds. CleanPowerSF's heat pump guide lists window and through-the-wall heat pumps at up to $1,200 in bill credits as well. DuloCore's heat pump water heater guide covers the rest of the state.
Is San Francisco's Free Heat Pump Water Heater Program Open?
No. On October 13, 2026 the Climate Equity Hub page said the program is paused while the city works to secure more funding.
The San Francisco Environment Department's Climate Equity Hub page describes a free heat pump water heater program that is currently paused. Its sign-up form is closed to new submissions. The eligibility rules it lists are:
- A single-family home or a building with 4 units or less.
- Household income of 80% of Area Median Income or less. Its example is a 4-person household making less than $124,700 per year.
- A gas water heater more than 8 years old.
Staff can still provide resources and technical assistance during the pause.
Do PG&E and BayREN Offer Heat Pump Rebates in San Francisco?
PG&E's rebates page lists no heat pump rebate, and BayREN's EASE Home page states no heat pump amount. Both describe other help for eligible households.
- PG&E's Rebates & Incentives page lists a $300 generator and battery rebate and two electric vehicle rebates. It does not mention heat pumps.
- PG&E's Building Electrification page names two programs for parts of San Francisco, Powerful Neighborhoods and Empower My Home, with electric heating, cooling and water heating upgrades at low or no cost for eligible customers.
- PG&E's Energy Savings Assistance page offers free upgrades to income-qualified renters and homeowners in homes at least five years old. Water heater repair or replacement may be available to eligible homeowners if PG&E determines the existing natural gas unit is inoperable or unsafe.
- BayREN's EASE Home page covers 80% of weatherization costs, such as insulation and duct sealing, for PG&E customers at or under 120% of Area Median Income in single-family homes (four or fewer units) built before 2010. For heat pumps, a customer may have to pay in full.
DuloCore's PG&E rebates page has more.
Are TECH Clean California and HEEHRA Rebates Fully Reserved?
Yes. TECH Clean California single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025, and HEEHRA single-family rebates since February 24, 2026.
The TECH Clean California incentives page says its single-family heat pump incentives are fully reserved and not accepting new reservations. It also says multifamily HEEHRA rebates are fully reserved as of September 1, 2026.
The California Energy Commission's rebate programs page confirms HEEHRA single-family rebates are fully reserved statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can renters get heat pump rebates in San Francisco?
Yes, with the owner's permission. CleanPowerSF's rules accept tenants who have property owner authorization. The credit goes on the bill of the CleanPowerSF account holder, whoever paid for the equipment.
Can I get a free heat pump in San Francisco?
Not through the city today. The Climate Equity Hub's free heat pump water heater program is currently paused. PG&E's low or no cost programs for eligible customers are described above. The eligibility check estimates which programs a household may qualify for.
What does the Bay Area Air District's zero nitrogen oxides appliance rule say?
The Bay Area Air District's building appliances page describes zero nitrogen oxides standards beginning in 2027, 2029 and 2031, depending on size and equipment type, applying only when current equipment burns out. On November 4, 2026 its board will consider changes to the water heater rule that, if approved, would provide some exemptions and extend the compliance date.
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