TECH Clean, HEEHRA, BayREN and federal incentives in 2026: what's changed
Where Bay Area heat pump incentives stand in 2026 — what has ended, what is reserved or waitlisted, and what may still apply.
What changed for 2026
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) applied to qualifying improvements placed in service through December 31, 2025, according to the IRS. Heat pumps and other equipment installed in 2026 do not qualify for it.
TECH Clean California and HEEHRA
TECH Clean California's single-family heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater incentives have been fully reserved statewide since November 14, 2025. HEEHRA single-family rebates, a separate federally funded program administered through TECH, have been fully reserved statewide since February 24, 2026. New reservation requests go to a waitlist, and a waitlisted project only qualifies if the heat pump is installed after its reservation is approved.
Multifamily properties follow different rules. HEEHRA multifamily funding was still listed as available, although new Stage 1 submissions are paused while existing applications are processed. TECH's multifamily standard incentive reservation window closed on December 18, 2025.
BayREN and other local programs
BayREN's current EASE Home program serves moderate-income households with weatherization upgrades such as insulation and duct sealing, with the customer co-pay capped at 20% of the project cost. Eligibility applies. Other local and utility programs may be available depending on your address and project; the statewide Switch Is On incentive finder lists current options.
Qualifying equipment still matters
Programs that remain open or reopen typically require equipment from approved product lists with specific HSPF2 and SEER2 ratings. We check units against the current eligibility list before we order.
What we handle vs. what you sign
Where a program applies, we handle contractor documentation, equipment registration and post-install verification. Homeowners complete income attestation and any program forms in their own name. Program availability changes often, so ask us to check the current rules for your project before planning around an incentive.
Program status checked September 30, 2026 against the IRS, TECH Clean California and BayREN websites.
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