How much you get
There's no flat dollar rebate for a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV) from SMUD in Folsom the way there is for a heat pump or water heater. Ventilation equipment simply isn't a category SMUD funds in its residential rebate catalog right now.
Folsom's newer subdivisions near the lake are built tighter than the housing stock a generation ago, which is precisely when a home starts needing mechanical help moving air rather than relying on old leaky construction to do it by accident.
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 Folsom is an out-of-pocket upgrade.
Source: SMUD, TECH Clean California, IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
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Common questions
Does SMUD offer any ventilation incentive for Folsom homes?
Not currently. SMUD's residential rebate catalog doesn't include HRVs or ERVs, and TECH Clean California — the state program that funds some electrification upgrades — doesn't cover ventilation equipment.
What should a Folsom 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 Folsom
Ventilation is one piece of a whole-home retrofit. See what else Folsom homeowners can claim:
- Heat Pump Rebates in Folsom
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates in Folsom
- Insulation Rebates in Folsom
- Solar Rebates in Folsom
- Home Battery Rebates in Folsom
- EV Charger Rebates in Folsom
- Smart Thermostat Rebates in Folsom
- Windows & Doors Rebates in Folsom
Next steps
View all Folsom 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.