On October 8, 2024, the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that California is launching its first federally-funded Home Energy Rebate program, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR or HEEHRA in California), which provides support to low- and moderate-income households for energy efficiency improvements.
California’s HEEHRA program will launch in two phases. The first phase, open to multi-family building owners or agents, is being implemented through TECH Clean California, which focuses on electrification projects. Applications for multi-family buildings are now open and may be used for a variety of electric appliances and equipment, including heat pump units. Single-family owners will be able to apply when the second phase launches in the coming weeks.
To view eligibility requirements or to apply, visit the HEEHRA website here. HEEHRA is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). For more information about this and other programs available to Californians, visit the CEC website.
For more information, contact RCRC Senior Policy Advocate John Kennedy.