…and neither is the momentum behind home electrification. Interest in heat pumps is more popular in California than at any point in the previous five years according to Google Search trends. And there is even more happening across the state; from new rebates and upcoming incentive programs to major policy updates and homeowner stories, this month’s newsletter is packed with ways to help you stay comfortable while planning your next home upgrade.
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UPCOMING
Greater Los Angeles Area: After a few months on pause, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board is expected to announce that the GO ZERO rebate pilot will be officially unpausing this fall. It will serve multifamily, single family, and small businesses with rebates for heat pump HVAC and water heating. Learn more today, and stay tuned for when it is live in our Incentive Finder.
CCA INCENTIVES
Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs): There are 24 CCAs in California that provide clean power and lower rates to their constituents, and many offer great incentives for home electrification. Check out your local CCA for more information, and find all available incentives on The Switch Is On.
Clean Power SF: Up to $1,800 rebate for upgrading to electric
MCE (Marin Clean Energy): Up to $2,000 for heat pump HVAC and up to $2,500 heat pump water heater
WestLight Energy: $1,500 rebate for heat pump HVAC, 0% interest financing, and up to $3,500 rebate on heat pump water heater
Silicon Valley Clean Energy: Up to $3,500 for heat pump water heater, up to $3,000 for heat pump HVAC, and up to $750 for induction cooking
Sonoma Clean Power: $2,500 for heat pump water heater, and $500 for induction cooking plus free cookware!
Central Coast Community Energy: $1,000 for heat pump water heater, $2,000 for heat pump HVAC, $300 for induction cooktop and even more if you are income qualified
Rancho Mirage Energy: Up to $5,500 for energy efficiency upgrades, including heat pump water heater
San Jose Clean Energy: Up to $2,500 for heat pump HVAC and up to $3,500 for heat pump water heater
Santa Barbara Clean Energy: Up to $7,500 for heat pump water heater
REPLACING YOUR AC? LEARN ABOUT LA'S LATEST REBATES
Elephant Energy is bringing together Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Burbank Water & Power, GoGreen Financing, and TECH Clean California for a webinar on August 20 to share the latest updates on 2026 heat pump rebates, financing programs, and incentives for SoCal homeowners. Register here.
AUGUST 29 | IN PERSON
ELECTRIFY YOUR HOME: A FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Electrification Collaboration is hosting an interactive workshop at the Cupertino Library featuring local homeowners sharing their experiences with home electrification. Get practical insights on costs, utility bill impacts, and what to consider when deciding whether and when to electrify your home. Register here.
Policy updates
California releases 2026 Extreme Heat Action Plan Governor Gavin Newsom's administration released the 2026 Extreme Heat Action Plan, outlining strategies to protect Californians from increasingly frequent and severe heat events while advancing long-term resilience. The plan:
Supports additional investment in TECH Clean California, the state’s heat pump incentive program, citing the program's previous $75 million allocation as part of the state's progress and identifying continued funding as a priority.
Highlights the 2025 Energy Code, which took effect January 1, 2026, and expands the use of heat pumps while strengthening electric-ready and ventilation requirements for new buildings.
Calls for expanded direct-install heat pump programs to help overcome upfront cost barriers for income qualified households.
Advocates for streamlined heat pump permitting, including grants to local governments and broader implementation of the TECH Clean California permitting pilot to reduce installation delays.
We especially love this because it aligns with Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 222 Heat Pump Access Act, which would simplify heat pump permitting statewide. The bill is making its way through the legislature, and we hope to share an update in the next newsletter.
The latest from The Switch Is On
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Induction cooking has an option for every home.Here's how to find yours.
No matter what your kitchen looks like, there's an induction option built for you. Induction cooking has come a long way, with offerings for every budget, every home, and every kind of cook. Whether you own, rent, are in the middle of a renovation, or just want to upgrade one appliance, there's something for you.
“This is my ginormous heat pump that's cold climate heat pump rated. It's good down to -15 degrees. It works great, and as far as I know, my resistance heat has never come on.”
A new pilot program took an unexpected approach to improving children's asthma symptoms: replacing gas stoves with induction ranges. Researchers found that reducing indoor air pollution from cooking led to measurable health improvements for participating families, adding to growing evidence that the appliances in our homes can have a meaningful impact on the air we breathe. It's a compelling reminder that electrification isn't just about energy. It also supports healthier homes.
A new California initiative is tackling one of the biggest barriers to heat pump adoption, upfront costs, by organizing neighborhood group purchases. By aggregating demand, installers can work more efficiently and homeowners can save 15–30% on installation costs.
Buying a heat pump is only part of the cost. Installation, permitting, and electrical work often make up the biggest share of the bill. A new analysis from SPUR highlights three ways California can help bring costs down over time: training more qualified installers, reducing unnecessary electrical upgrades, and streamlining permitting. While these are behind-the-scenes changes, they could make heat pumps more affordable and easier for homeowners to install in the years ahead.
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