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HVAC rebates in the Central Valley: what’s real in 2026

Most HVAC websites are still advertising a federal tax credit that expired. Here’s the honest status of every program a Tulare, Kings, Fresno or Kern County homeowner can use right now, and which ones apply to your town.

Last reviewed August 2026. Programs change; we re-check before every quote.

ProgramStatus & what it’s worth
Federal 25C tax creditExpired 12/31/2025
Was 30% up to $2,000 for heat pumps. Not available for 2026 installs.
Valley Air District Fireplace & Woodstove Change-OutOpen (first-come)
Up to $3,500 (Tulare, Kings) or $5,000 (Fresno, Kern) toward a heat pump when you decommission a wood-burning device. Participating contractor required.
PG&E: Golden State RebatesOpen
Instant rebates on qualifying heat pumps, smart thermostats and efficiency upgrades for PG&E customers. Income-qualified households may get free weatherization through ESA.
SCE Marketplace rebatesOpen
Rebates on qualifying central AC, heat pumps and smart thermostats for Southern California Edison customers.
TECH Clean California / HEEHRAReserved / waitlist
Single-family heat pump funds largely exhausted as of early 2026. We’ll check for reopened funding at quote time.
MG’s financingAvailable
Monthly payment options on new systems and larger repairs, plus our labor-warranty plan billed monthly or annually.

Which utility is your town on?

PG&E: Cutler, Orosi, Dinuba, Lemoore, Reedley, Kingsburg, Selma, Delano, Bakersfield, Fresno.

Southern California Edison: Tulare, Visalia, Hanford, Porterville, Exeter, Lindsay, Farmersville, Woodlake. (Hanford is mixed; check your bill.)

Why a heat pump still makes sense without the federal credit

Our winters are mild and our summers are brutal, exactly the profile where a modern inverter heat pump wins. It cools as well as any air conditioner, heats for a fraction of what resistance or an old furnace costs, and runs quietly at partial load through a 105° afternoon. Between utility rebates, the Air District grant for wood-stove homes, and the 10–20% lower summer bills a right-sized system delivers, the math usually works even without Washington’s help.

Tell us your address and we’ll tell you exactly which programs you qualify for, and put the numbers in the written quote.

Rebate FAQ

The questions everyone asks.

Is the federal HVAC tax credit still available in 2026?

No. The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (30%, up to $2,000 for heat pumps) ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Systems installed in 2025 can still be claimed on 2025 returns. Any contractor quoting you a federal credit on a 2026 install is working from old information.

What about TECH Clean California?

As of early 2026 the single-family heat pump HVAC incentives are essentially fully reserved statewide and HEEHRA rebates are waitlist-only. We check the current status the week we quote you rather than promising money that may not be there.

Which utility do I have?

Roughly: Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Lindsay, Exeter, Farmersville, Woodlake and most of Hanford are Southern California Edison. Dinuba, Cutler, Orosi, Reedley, Kingsburg, Selma, Lemoore, Delano, Bakersfield and Fresno are PG&E. Check your bill; the logo on it decides which program applies.

How does the Valley Air District change-out grant work?

If you permanently retire a wood-burning fireplace or stove and replace it with an electric heat pump, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District offers up to $3,500 in Tulare and Kings Counties and up to $5,000 in Fresno and Kern Counties. The work must be done by a participating contractor and funding is first-come. Call the District grants line at (559) 230-5800 or ask us.

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