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 Oakland 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.
Oakland gets hit harder than most Bay Area cities by Diablo wind wildfire smoke events, which is usually the actual reason an Oakland homeowner starts researching HRVs in the first place.
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 Oakland 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
Can Oakland homeowners claim anything for HRV install costs?
Not from PG&E, the state, or the federal government in 2026 — none of the three fund residential ventilation equipment right now.
What should a Oakland 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 Oakland
Ventilation is one piece of a whole-home retrofit. See what else Oakland homeowners can claim:
- Heat Pump Rebates in Oakland
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates in Oakland
- Insulation Rebates in Oakland
- Solar Rebates in Oakland
- Home Battery Rebates in Oakland
- EV Charger Rebates in Oakland
- Smart Thermostat Rebates in Oakland
- Windows & Doors Rebates in Oakland
Next steps
View all Oakland 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.