Home Upgrade Rebates
How to take advantage of exclusive PCE rebates
Our goal is to make the transition to cleaner electric appliances as affordable and simple as possible. Complete the application below to get your rebates on heat pump water heater and HVAC systems.
Exclusive Rebates
Available Home Upgrade Rebates
Upgrade
HPWH replacing a gas water heater
PCE rebate
$2,500
Limit(s)
One rebate per water heater replaced. Limited to two HPWH rebates per electric account.
Upgrade
HPWH replacing an electric resistance water heater
PCE rebate
$500
Limit(s)
One rebate per water heater replaced. Limited to two HPWH rebates per electric account.
Upgrade
HP HVAC replacing a gas heater/furnace
PCE rebate
$1,500
Limit(s)
One rebate per heat pump condensing unit (or packaged unit) installed. Limited to two HP HVAC rebates per electric account.
Additional bonus rebates
Upgrade
Electrical panel upgrade
PCE rebate
$1,000
Limit(s)
One per electric account.
Upgrade
CARE/FERA customer
PCE rebate
$1,000
Limit(s)
One per HPWH and HP HVAC rebate. Maximum $4,000 per electric account.
Eligibility
Requirements for participation
All of the following conditions must be met to be eligible for PCE rebates:
- an active PCE customer
- the legal owner of the property
- the project must meet all rebate requirements
Income-qualified customers may receive no-cost installations.
Step-By-Step
It’s easy to apply
Follow the steps below to ensure you have everything you need to apply.
1
Plan your project
Review our Rebate Guidelines and use our Do-it-Yourself resources to find an approved contractor, apply for financing, and calculate out-of-pocket costs before starting your installation. And remember to take photos of your current equipment before getting started.
2
Install your upgrades
Once the installation is complete, make sure you have a copy of the final invoice and city permit for submission with your application.
3
Apply for your rebate
It’s easy—click below to complete your application (if your contractor is not handling it for you).
You’ll be asked to upload photos of your new and old equipment, final invoice, and a copy of the city permit to get approved for the rebate.
4
Get your rebate check
Our team will review your rebate application within 15 business days. Once the application is approved, we will mail the check to the specified recipient* so you can enjoy the savings.
*We will only mail the rebate to your contractor if they applied on your behalf and provide proof that the rebate was fully passed down to you as a discount.
Rebate Checklist
Don’t forget these important steps
Here’s a handy checklist to make sure your rebate process goes smoothly
- Read our rebate guidelines before installation
- Get copies of your final itemized invoice and permits
- Take photos from afar of your old equipment before it gets replaced
- Take photos from afar of your new equipment both indoor and outdoor, if applicable
- Take photos of the nameplate sticker with product specifications
- Take photos of the capped gas line to the old equipment after the installation is complete
- Take photos of the inside of your new electrical panel, if applicable
- Fill out your application within 90 days of your installation
PCE Rebate Application
Apply for your rebate—it’s easy!
Read the Rebate Checklist which outlines everything you’ll need to start your application. Then fill out the form below to get approved for your PCE rebate.
Combine Offers
Stack money-saving incentives to save more
Take advantage of our zero-interest loan and other federal, state, and local incentives to help make the transition to electric more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common rebate questions
You are eligible for the rebates if you are a PCE customer, own the property where the upgrades take place, and meet all the equipment eligibility requirements listed here.
The following documents are required in your rebate application:
- Itemized contractor invoice(s)
- Must show total installed cost of the upgrade before any rebates. If invoice is more multiple upgrades (i.e. HPWH + HP HVAC), cost for each upgrade must be shown separately.
- If project is self-installed by customer, receipts for the equipment and any materials used in the installation may be submitted instead.
- Photos of installed upgrades
- For heat pump water heaters: one photo of the installed water heater from afar and photo of the nameplate (i.e. sticker with specifications).
- For heat pump HVAC systems: one photo of the outdoor unit (condenser) from afar, one of the condenser nameplate (i.e. sticker with specifications), and one of indoor unit (air handler or evaporator) from afar.
- For electrical panel upgrades: one photo of the inside of the new panel installed.
- Photo proof of previous equipment decommissioning, at least one of the following:
- Photo of capped gas line, or
- Before and after photos of old equipment demonstrating its removal.
- Copy of city permit(s)
- Permit description must show name of upgrade(s) that the rebate application is for.
- If permit is for a large remodel and does not specifically state the HPWH, HP HVAC, or electrical, additional permit documentation, such as a copy of the site plans with the equipment labeled, is needed to prove these upgrades were part of the work completed.
You can use any contractor you’d like. In fact, self-installed projects are also eligible for the rebate. However, please note that to qualify for our 0% interest loan, you do have to use a loan approved contractor.
Yes, self-installed projects qualify for the rebate. Please note that self-installed projects are still required to provide a copy of the city permit so check with your city’s permit requirements before installing.
Both are allowed. You can apply yourself or the contractor can do it on your behalf. The application will ask who is filling out the application. Make sure to talk to your contractor about who will be submitting the application so that you do not submit duplicate applications. Duplicate applications will lead to longer processing times.
The rebate goes to the customer by default unless the contractor is identified as the rebate payee in the application. The rebate may only go to your contractor if it fully passed down as a discount to you and is clearly itemized in their invoice.
No, we do not offer rebate reservations at this time.
The average time to receive the rebate from the time of application is 4-6 weeks. The person/entity (customer or contractor) who we are mailing the rebate check to will receive email from us when the application is approved. From that point, the check will arrive within two weeks.
No, new construction projects are not eligible for rebates. This includes properties being demolished and rebuilt, new structures such as accessory-dwelling units (ADUs), and homes with significant remodels that involve replacement of, or modification to, at least 50% of the roof structure. PCE reserves the right to determine a project’s eligibility and encourages customers to reach out before applying to verify eligibility.
You do not have to be the PG&E account holder to qualify for the rebate. However, you must be the property owner. If the application is not under the PG&E account holder’s name, we will reach out to request additional documentation that proves you are the property owner and/or reside at the property.
Yes, rental properties qualify for the rebate as long as the rebate applicant is the property owner.
The program does not have a set end date. Rebates are available until PCE ends the program or funding runs out. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis based on the application date. PCE has run this rebate program continuously since 2021, and it is expected to continue through 2025 and future years. However, rebate amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to change at any time. PCE will announce any changes to its rebate program on this webpage at least one month before they take effect.
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