Customers in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and nearby Ventura County areas have access to several HVAC rebates and incentive programs offered by local utilities and government initiatives. Below is a summary of verified rebates and incentives available in these regions:
- Southern California Edison (SCE) – Heat Pump HVAC Incentives: Homeowners who upgrade to a high-efficiency heat pump HVAC system can qualify for a $1,000 incentive per system (up to two systems per home) through the statewide TECH Clean California programsce.com. (Recent program updates have increased this incentive up to $1,500 per system while funds lasttechcleanca.comtechcleanca.com.) SCE customers can also receive a $75 bill credit for enrolling an eligible smart thermostat in SCE’s demand response program (Smart Energy Program)sce.com, which helps save energy during peak periods.
- Los Angeles Dept. of Water & Power (LADWP) – SFV Area Rebates: In LADWP service areas (most of the San Fernando Valley within Los Angeles city), customers can get rebates of $300 per ton for installing a qualifying central heat pump HVAC systemkilowatthvac.com. For example, upgrading to a 3-ton heat pump unit could earn a $900 rebate from LADWP. Additionally, LADWP offers a free “AC Optimization” program, which provides no-cost AC tune-ups and a free smart thermostat to improve your system’s efficiency and reliabilityladwp.com– a great perk to keep new installations running optimally.
- Glendale Water & Power – SFV Area Rebates: Glendale (eastern SFV) residents with Glendale Water & Power can take advantage of generous HVAC rebates. For a limited time, GWP is offering $500 per ton for upgrading to an ENERGY STAR® central air conditioner or heat pump system, up to a maximum of $2,500 per homeglendaleca.govglendaleca.gov. This means a new 4-ton high-efficiency AC/heat pump could qualify for a $2,000 rebate, significantly offsetting upgrade costs.
- Burbank Water & Power – SFV Area Rebates: Burbank residents have access to one of the most robust local programs. BWP is currently offering $1,000 per ton for installing a high-efficiency central heat pump or ductless mini-split systemkilowatthvac.com. A new 3-ton heat pump HVAC in Burbank could yield a $3,000 rebate. These electrification-focused rebates make it very attractive to replace older systems with clean, efficient heat pumps in BWP territory.
- SoCalGas – Efficient Gas Furnace Rebate: For homes that rely on gas heating, Southern California Gas Company provides rebates for upgrading to energy-efficient furnaces. ENERGY STAR®-certified natural gas furnaces qualify for a rebate of up to $25 per kBtuh of the furnace’s capacitysocalgas.com. In practical terms, upgrading an older furnace to a high-efficiency model (for example, a 60 kBtuh furnace) could fetch a rebate in the range of a few hundred dollars off the purchase. This helps lower the cost of a new, more efficient gas furnace that will reduce heating bills.
- Federal Tax Credits (Inflation Reduction Act): On top of local rebates, homeowners throughout California can claim federal tax credits for HVAC upgrades. The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit provides 30% of the installation cost of a qualifying heat pump system as a tax credit, up to a maximum of $2,000 credit per yearsce.com. This credit applies to heat pumps, central AC, and other efficiency improvements that meet IRS efficiency criteria, helping further reduce the net cost of a new HVAC system.
- Additional State Incentives (Low-Income Programs): California’s TECH Clean California program, in partnership with the new HEEHRA rebates, offers enhanced incentives for income-qualified households. Moderate-income households (80–150% of area median income) are eligible for up to $4,000 in additional rebates, and low-income households (<80% AMI) can get up to $8,000 toward a new heat pump heating/cooling systemtechcleanca.com. These rebates can stack with other programstechcleanca.com– meaning a qualifying customer could combine utility rebates, state incentives, and federal tax credits for thousands in savings on a new HVAC system. Funding for these programs is limited, so customers should check eligibility and availability when planning an upgrade.
Why do these incentives matter?
In short, they significantly lower the cost of replacing or upgrading HVAC systems. Whether someone is considering a switch from an aging AC to a new high-efficiency model or proactive maintenance to keep their system efficient, there are programs in place to reward those improvements. Taking advantage of rebates and credits can easily save a homeowner hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a new heating and cooling system, all while reducing energy bills and improving comfort.
