How much you get
There's no flat dollar rebate for a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV) from LADWP in Pasadena the way there is for a heat pump or water heater. Ventilation equipment simply isn't a category LADWP funds in its residential rebate catalog right now.
Pasadena sits right up against the San Gabriel foothills, which puts it squarely in the path of wildfire smoke during fire season — a real, recurring reason to think about mechanical ventilation beyond just comfort.
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 Pasadena is an out-of-pocket upgrade.
Source: LADWP, TECH Clean California, IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
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Common questions
Does LADWP pay toward HRV installs in Pasadena?
No. LADWP's rebate catalog doesn't include ventilation equipment, and neither TECH Clean California nor the federal government fill that gap in 2026.
What should a Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Ventilation is one piece of a whole-home retrofit. See what else Pasadena homeowners can claim:
- Heat Pump Rebates in Pasadena
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates in Pasadena
- Insulation Rebates in Pasadena
- Solar Rebates in Pasadena
- Home Battery Rebates in Pasadena
- EV Charger Rebates in Pasadena
- Smart Thermostat Rebates in Pasadena
- Windows & Doors Rebates in Pasadena
Next steps
View all Pasadena 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.