You Just Want a Straight Answer
You're looking at a broken furnace or a sky-high summer AC bill. You live in Southern California Edison (SCE) territory — that's Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Moreno Valley, all part of the Inland Empire. You want to know: what will SCE actually pay me for a heat pump?
The Main Program: TECH Clean CA
SCE doesn't hand out heat pump rebates directly through its own website in most cases. Instead, it funds a statewide program called TECH Clean CA. Your installer applies for this rebate on your behalf — you don't fill out separate SCE paperwork.
- TECH Clean California: fully reserved since November 14, 2025 (not taking new reservations)
- Disadvantaged Community (DAC) bonus: higher rebate if your neighborhood is flagged as a DAC by the state
- Hard-to-reach bonus: extra money if you're in a rural or under-served part of the SCE service area
Check the current rebate table on SCE's own rebate marketplace at sce.com before you sign a contract — rebate amounts get updated during the year.
What Else You Can Stack
1. Federal HEEHRA rebate
The federal High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate program can add thousands more if your household income qualifies. This stacks on top of TECH Clean CA — it doesn't replace it.
2. EV charger rebate: check current offers
If you also install a home EV charger, SCE offers around $500 through the same marketplace program.
3. Smart thermostat rebate: $50
A small but easy add-on. Ask your contractor to include it on the same paperwork.
What It Actually Costs
Prices vary a lot by home and installer, so get two or three quotes for the same scope. Don't count on the TECH incentive or the federal 25C credit: TECH is fully reserved and 25C ended December 31, 2025.
Source, checked September 26, 2026: TECH Clean California incentives · IRS 25C
How to Apply
- Pick a contractor enrolled in TECH Clean CA (ask them directly — if they don't know the program, keep calling).
- Get your quote in writing before work starts.
- Your contractor submits the rebate paperwork — you usually don't have to.
- Rebate is typically applied as a discount on your invoice, not a mail-in check.
Want the full local picture, including summer AC costs and financing options? See your city page: Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Moreno Valley, or the Inland Empire hub.