Incentives
Heat Pump Rebates & Incentives
For qualifying heat pump installations and all-electric HVAC upgrades, 3rdGen helps homeowners understand available rebate and incentive pathways. Rebates should support the project, not define it — the goal is still a properly designed HVAC system that fits the home.
Approach
Rebate-ready by design
Rebate rejections often trace back to wrong equipment, missing Manual J documentation, or installs that do not meet program specs. We select qualifying equipment, retain load calc documentation, and provide paperwork for income-qualified HEEHRA rebates, TECH Clean California, MCE heat pump incentives, BAAQMD Clean HEET, and city electrification programs where your project qualifies — while keeping system design as the primary focus.
What we provide
- Equipment selections aligned to current rebate program requirements
- Manual J and installation documentation for incentive applications
- HEEHRA / HEAR and TECH Clean California documentation where your scope qualifies
- MCE heat pump rebate support for eligible Marin and Contra Costa County customers
- BAAQMD Clean HEET documentation for qualifying wood-burning device replacements
- Guidance on city and local electrification rebates where programs are active in your area
- Clear separation of what we provide vs. what your tax advisor or program administrator handles
Rebates & Financing Support
We find the incentives — and do the paperwork.
Federal Heat Pump Rebates HEEHRA / HEAR Rebates
Income-qualified homeowners may be eligible for up to $8,000 in federal heat pump incentives through California’s HEEHRA program.
TECH Clean California Statewide Rebates
TECH Clean California is a statewide incentive program supporting qualified heat pump installations in existing homes.
MCE Heat Pump Rebates Utilities Rebates
MCE customers in eligible Marin and Contra Costa County communities may qualify for heat pump rebates, including a $2,000 bonus plus $400 per 500 sq. ft. of conditioned space.
BAAQMD Clean HEET Regional Rebates
Bay Area homeowners replacing an eligible wood-burning device with a ducted or ductless electric heat pump may qualify for $3,000–$6,500 in rebates, with an additional $4,000 available for qualifying low-income households.
City & Local Electrification Rebates City Rebates
Some Bay Area cities offer local heat pump and electrification rebates for qualifying homeowners. These programs vary by city, utility provider, project type, and available funding.
Rebate availability can change by location, utility, equipment type, program funding, and eligibility. Final approval is determined by the program administrator.
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Common Questions
Common questions
What rebates are available for heat pumps in the Bay Area?
Programs vary by utility, county, and income qualification. Many projects may qualify for up to $8,000 through California’s HEEHRA program, TECH Clean California statewide incentives, MCE heat pump rebates in Marin and Contra Costa County, BAAQMD Clean HEET ($3,000–$6,500, plus additional low-income amounts), and city-level electrification rebates where funding is available. We provide documentation — we do not guarantee specific dollar amounts.
Can you help if I already started a rebate application?
If we did not design and install the system, we generally cannot backfill documentation. Rebate readiness works best when we are involved from design through startup.
Do rebates change which system you recommend?
No. We size and select equipment for your home first, then align documentation and equipment choices to programs you may qualify for.