Stacking TECH Clean, BayREN, and federal rebates in 2026
A walkthrough of the rebate landscape — what's available, who qualifies, and how we structure projects to capture every dollar.
The four buckets worth chasing
For a Bay Area electrification project there are four real money sources: TECH Clean California heat pump incentives, BayREN Home+ rebates, federal IRA 25C tax credits, and federal HEEHRA point-of-sale rebates (income-qualified). Utility-specific PG&E programs and BAAQMD grants stack on top for certain measures.
Qualifying equipment, not just any heat pump
TECH and HEEHRA both require equipment from approved product lists with specific HSPF2 and SEER2 ratings. Picking a unit one tier below the threshold to save $400 of equipment cost can forfeit $4,000 of rebate. We spec against the eligibility lists before we order.
Income-qualified vs. moderate-income paths
HEEHRA point-of-sale rebates can cover up to 100% of project cost for households under 80% AMI and 50% for 80–150% AMI. The intake forms aren't trivial — we walk eligible clients through the documentation so the money lands before the install.
What we handle vs. what you sign
We submit equipment registration, contractor documentation, post-install verification, and utility coordination. Homeowners sign the income attestation and the IRS tax form. That's the full split — no surprises.
Planning a project like this?
We'll scope the work, model the rebates, and put a real number on it.