How much you get
There's no flat dollar rebate for a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV) from LADWP in Santa Monica 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.
Santa Monica's coastal fog and older beach-adjacent housing stock make natural ventilation reasonably effective most of the year, so the case for a mechanical HRV here usually comes down to indoor air quality during smoke events rather than 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 Santa Monica is an out-of-pocket upgrade.
Source: LADWP, TECH Clean California, IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
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Common questions
Is there an HRV rebate through LADWP in Santa Monica?
No — and worth noting, Santa Monica isn't actually LADWP territory the way some nearby LA cities are for this category; either way, no utility, state, or federal program currently funds residential HRVs here.
What should a Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
Ventilation is one piece of a whole-home retrofit. See what else Santa Monica homeowners can claim:
- Heat Pump Rebates in Santa Monica
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates in Santa Monica
- Insulation Rebates in Santa Monica
- Solar Rebates in Santa Monica
- Home Battery Rebates in Santa Monica
- EV Charger Rebates in Santa Monica
- Smart Thermostat Rebates in Santa Monica
- Windows & Doors Rebates in Santa Monica
Next steps
View all Santa Monica 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.