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Home Electrification Accelerator Program

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As a Santa Barbara Clean Energy customer, you are already using clean and carbon-free electricity. But approximately a quarter of local greenhouse gas emissions come from burning fossil fuels in buildings. Switching to ultra-efficient, all-electric appliances in your home is your next step! Choosing electric options such as heat pump water heaters and heat pump heating/air conditioning will make your home healthier, safer, smarter, and more comfortable. 

SBCE's Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP) can help you make the switch and transform your home with rebates, fast and free permitting, and resources and information to make home electrification easier and more affordable. 

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Available Rebates

Heat Pump Water Heater

  • A heat pump water heater (HPWH) is a type of electric water heater that pulls heat from surrounding air into a hot water tank rather than burning gas. 

Associated Electrical Work

  • Associated Electrical Work includes any electrical work that occurs in anticipation of (pre-wiring) or during installation of a HPWH.

Rebate Levels

Heat Pump Water Heater 
Upgrade Measures		Base RebateIncome Qualified Rebate
Replacing Electric Resistance Water Heater$500$1,000
Replacing Gas Water Heater$2,500$3,500
Associated Electrical WorkUp to $2,000Up to $4,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Participants must be an active SBCE customer.
  • Participants must own their homes.
  • Project site must be a 1 or 2-unit (duplex) residential building (includes individual townhomes, Accessory Dwelling Units, and mobile/manufactured homes) served by SBCE.
  • Project must be permitted and comply with local and State building codes.
  • Projects must be completed after January 15, 2025.
  • Projects must provide verification of installation/completion and decommissioning of gas equipment.

View Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions

How to Apply

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Reserve Your Rebate

Submit Reservation Application

  • Provide your SBCE account number (verify via your energy bill or SBCE Customer Service).
  • For Income Qualified rebates, show CARE/FERA enrollment or proof of qualifying income.
  • Upload contractor bid with application.
  • SBCE will review application and notify of approval status.
  • Emergency replacements are not required to have a reservation to receive a rebate from SBCE.

Additional Resources

While we neither maintain lists of qualified contractors nor recommend individual contractors, you can view lists of contractors who have installed electrification technologies for SBCE customers below, along with installation costs for those projects.  

HPWH Contractors list hpwh installation Cost

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Complete Installation

Apply for free on demand building permit

  • Once SBCE notifies you of Rebate Reservation approval, you have 120 days to complete installation of HPWH.
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Claim Your Rebate

Submit a Rebate Claim

  • Provide itemized invoices, proof of permitting, and photos showing new installation and decommissioned equipment.
  • SBCE will review claim for eligibility and notify you of approval status.
  • Approved rebates will be issued via check to the applicant or the contractor if specified. Contractors must pass the rebate amount to the customer as a line-item deduction on the project invoice.

Additional State and Federal Incentives

In addition to SBCE incentives, you may qualify for state and federal rebates and tax credits that can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket project costs:

  • TECH Clean California: Provides contractor incentives for heat pump water heaters and heat pump HVAC systems. These incentives can be combined with local rebates and are available to single-family homeowners throughout California. Subject to funding availability.
     
  • IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: This federal tax credit covers up to 30% of the remaining project cost after rebates, up to $2,000 per year, for qualifying heat pump equipment and installation. Available through December 31, 2025.

Note: By combining local, state, and federal incentives, eligible homeowners can significantly reduce the overall cost of their electrification projects. We recommend consulting with your contractor to understand your full range of savings opportunities.