San José Clean Energy (SJCE) pays cash rebates through its EcoHome program for replacing gas appliances.
Short answer: San José Clean Energy (SJCE) pays cash rebates through its EcoHome program for replacing gas appliances. It pays $3,000 for a heat pump water heater (with a $500 bonus until October 31, 2026) and $1,500 for a heat pump heating and cooling system, with higher amounts in Environmental Justice communities, plus add-ons for a panel upgrade, insulation and EV wiring. Statewide heat pump help (TECH Clean California and the federal HEEHRA program) is fully reserved and takes new requests on hold only.
$4,000 in Environmental Justice communities. This includes a $500 bonus for applications from Sept 1 to Oct 31, 2026. It must replace a gas water heater, and you apply before you install. Source Open (checked 2026-10-01)
$2,500 in Environmental Justice communities. It must replace a gas heating system, and you apply before you install. Source Open (checked 2026-10-01)
Up to $700, or $1,000 in Environmental Justice communities. It must be paired with a heat pump heating and cooling rebate. Source Open (checked 2026-10-01)
$500 for EV circuit prewiring (also dryer or cooking), $1,000 for a panel upgrade. You must also install a heat pump HVAC or water heater. Source Open (checked 2026-10-01)
SJCE's battery storage rebate is closed to new applications (it paid $125 per kWh up to $3,250). We found no SJCE solar rebate. BayREN's income-qualified EASE Home program also serves Santa Clara County: it pays 80% of weatherization costs for PG&E customers at or below 120% of area median income, in single-family homes built before 2010 (source, checked 2026-10-01).
| Program | Amount | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| TECH Clean California (single-family) | Waitlist onlyWaitlist | Single-family incentives are fully reserved. New requests go on a waitlist. It was a contractor-applied discount of $1,000 to $5,000. Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| HEEHRA income-qualified heat pump rebate | Waitlist onlyWaitlist | Fully reserved statewide since February 24, 2026. It was up to $8,000 for households under 80% of area median income. Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) | Varies by tierConfirm status | Income-qualified, medical baseline or high fire-threat households. Much of it is waitlisted. Check the SGIP step tracker at selfgenca.com. Not added to your total. Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
The federal 25C and 25D tax credits ended for spending after December 31, 2025, so we do not count them.
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