How much you get
There's no flat dollar rebate for a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV) from PG&E in Fremont the way there is for a heat pump or water heater. Ventilation equipment simply isn't a category PG&E funds in its residential rebate catalog right now.
Fremont's mix of 1960s tract housing and newer hillside development means the ventilation conversation looks different street to street, but PG&E's rebate lineup treats every Fremont address the same.
It's also worth ruling out the two programs homeowners sometimes assume cover this. TECH Clean California funds heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater installs, not ventilation equipment — and as of late 2025 its single-family heat pump incentives were fully reserved anyway. And the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C), which used to cover 30% of some efficiency upgrades, expired December 31, 2025; even while it was active, it never listed HRVs or ERVs among qualifying equipment. So for now, an HRV or ERV in Fremont is an out-of-pocket upgrade.
Source: PG&E, TECH Clean California, IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
Installers
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Common questions
Is there a Fremont-specific HRV incentive?
No. Fremont follows the same PG&E rebate catalog as the rest of the Bay Area, and that catalog doesn't include ventilation equipment.
What should a Fremont homeowner do instead of waiting for an HRV rebate?
Treat it as a straight equipment-and-install cost, price a few local installers, and fold it into a broader retrofit plan rather than delaying for a rebate that doesn't currently exist. See our general guide to HRV and ERV systems for how the equipment works and what it costs.
Other rebates in Fremont
Ventilation is one piece of a whole-home retrofit. See what else Fremont homeowners can claim:
- Heat Pump Rebates in Fremont
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates in Fremont
- Insulation Rebates in Fremont
- Solar Rebates in Fremont
- Home Battery Rebates in Fremont
- EV Charger Rebates in Fremont
- Smart Thermostat Rebates in Fremont
- Windows & Doors Rebates in Fremont
Next steps
View all Fremont rebate programs → or get matched with local installers through our free quote tool →. Read our general HRV & ERV guide → for how the equipment works, or check the official TECH Clean California incentives page → in case that changes.