San Fernando Valley HVAC rebate (2026): the Aliso Canyon TECH guide.
TECH Clean California launched a new heat pump incentive for designated Aliso Canyon Priority Communities in the San Fernando Valley — with incentives up to $14,000 for a qualifying heat pump. Here's exactly what qualifies, how much it's worth, and how to check your eligibility.
San Fernando Valley Homeowners May Qualify for Incentives
The San Fernando Valley incentive program provides opportunities for eligible single-family homes to upgrade HVAC, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and weatherization while potentially reducing the cost of qualifying improvements. The incentive amount depends on the type of upgrade and whether the household qualifies for income-qualified incentives.
Central HVAC Heat Pump
Upgrade your home's heating and cooling with a qualifying heat pump system.
What this upgrade can do
- Provides heating and cooling from one system
- The supplied program information lists heat pump HVAC, including air-to-water heat pumps
- Equipment and project eligibility must be confirmed before installation
Mini Split HVAC Heat Pump
A flexible ductless heat-pump option for targeted rooms, additions, ADUs, or homes without traditional ductwork.
What this upgrade can do
- Can provide heating and cooling in targeted spaces
- The supplied program information places mini-split HVAC under the heat-pump HVAC category; confirm project eligibility
- A flexible option for additions and spaces without conventional ductwork
San Fernando Valley Incentives
| Incentive | General Market | Income-Qualified* |
|---|---|---|
| Central HVAC Heat Pump | $2,000 | $4,500 – $14,000 |
| Mini Split HVAC Heat Pump | $2,000 | $4,500 – $14,000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,500 – $5,000 |
| Weatherization | N/A | $1,500 – $4,500 |
| Induction Cooktop | N/A | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Heat Pump Clothes Dryer | N/A | $1,300 – $1,800 |
Every Way This Program Can Help
Beyond HVAC, the program covers water heating, weatherization, cooking, and clothes drying.
Heat Pump Water Heater
Efficient heat-pump technology for household hot water.
Weatherization
Insulation and sealing around windows for a tighter home envelope.
Induction Cooktop
Upgrade cooking equipment to induction or a qualifying electric range.
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
Efficient heat-pump technology for clothes drying.
*Income-qualified households are described in the supplied program information as households earning less than 80% AMI. Amounts shown are based on the supplied incentive information. Actual eligibility, equipment requirements, incentive availability, stacking rules, and final amounts are subject to applicable program requirements.
Incentive amounts are not guaranteed. Program rules, funding, eligibility requirements, and available incentives may change. Verify current program requirements before installation or making a rebate commitment.
The supplied program information says incentives are stackable with other available incentives and may potentially cover up to 100% of eligible project costs, subject to program rules.
Who May Qualify
Who May Qualify
Single-family homes, ADUs, and mobile/manufactured homes.
Income-Qualified*
Households earning less than 80% AMI, according to the supplied program information.
Program Highlights
Stackable Incentives
Incentives may be combined with other available incentives, potentially covering up to 100% of eligible project costs.
Eligible Home Types
Single-family homes, ADUs, and mobile/manufactured homes.
Income-Qualified*
Households earning less than 80% AMI, according to the supplied program information.
Project Options
HVAC, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and weatherization.
What is the San Fernando Valley TECH rebate?
The San Fernando Valley HVAC rebate is a TECH Clean California incentive program created specifically for residents in designated Aliso Canyon Priority Communities. It exists to encourage electrification and reduce reliance on natural gas in a part of the Valley that's been a focus of state energy policy since the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak. It launched in late summer 2026, and it's a separate program from the general statewide TECH Clean California incentive and from LADWP's and South Coast AQMD's own rebates — details below on how not to mix them up.
What HVAC equipment qualifies?
For the San Fernando Valley program, the main HVAC incentive covers:
Replacing a gas furnace / AC combo with an electric heat pump
Efficient electric water heating for the whole household
Income-qualified residents can also access incentives for additional electric appliances, including heat-pump clothes dryers and induction stoves.
Who is eligible?
The program is specifically for residents in designated Aliso Canyon Priority Communities. Eligibility is ZIP-code based, and the communities currently covered include:
Eligible ZIP codes
The official TECH Clean California San Fernando Valley page currently lists these eligible ZIP codes:
Not sure if your address qualifies? Call us and we'll check it against the official ZIP list before you get your hopes up about a specific number.
How much is the San Fernando Valley HVAC rebate?
The incentive summary table near the top of this page lists the current amounts by category — a Central HVAC Heat Pump runs $2,000 for general-market customers and $4,500–$14,000 for income-qualified households, with similar ranges for a mini-split, heat pump water heater, weatherization, induction cooktop, and heat pump clothes dryer.
These figures come from the program information supplied to us. They are not guaranteed — program rules, funding, eligibility requirements, and available incentives can change, so we verify current numbers before finalizing any proposal.
If you've seen a different number floating around online — like a flat "$4,000 San Fernando Valley rebate" — it may be referring to a different incentive, or a combination of incentives (LADWP + TECH statewide + federal credits, for example), rather than this program's own tiered amounts above.
Income-qualified homeowners
This is an important part of the program. Income-qualified residents in the designated communities may receive incentives for additional electrification measures.
TECH states that income-qualified incentives may cover the full installation cost.
That doesn't mean every income-qualified homeowner automatically gets a fully covered HVAC installation — the project and the equipment still have to meet the program's requirements.
Contractor requirement
Contractors wanting to offer the San Fernando Valley TECH incentives need to complete the applicable TECH Clean California training and participation requirements. When you're comparing quotes, it's worth asking any contractor directly whether they're an enrolled TECH participating contractor for this specific program.
Don't confuse it with these other rebates
There are other HVAC incentives available in the same general area, and it's easy to mix them up with the new San Fernando Valley TECH program. Here's how the three actually compare, side by side:
San Fernando Valley TECH
- Heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heaters
- Income-qualified incentives may cover the full installation cost
- Requires a TECH-enrolled participating contractor
- ZIP-code restricted to designated communities
LADWP Heat Pump Rebate
- Requires ≥15.2 SEER2 and ≥7.7 HSPF2
- Central, split, mini-split & multi-split all qualify
- Apply within 12 months of purchase
- Funding is limited — not guaranteed
GO ZERO (South Coast AQMD)
- $3,000 tier in designated overburdened communities
- Must replace a gas/propane system, not just the AC
- Reopened for single-family applications Aug 28, 2026
- ~$3M of the original $9M budget remained at reopening
Installations on or after December 8, 2025 may qualify for GO ZERO. All three programs can potentially apply to the same address in the San Fernando Valley — but not necessarily to the same equipment purchase, so we map out which ones actually stack before you buy anything.
Bottom line
We're tracking this program closely and will keep this page updated as TECH Clean California finalizes program details for San Fernando Valley. If you're in an eligible ZIP code, it's worth having us check what you can already claim through LADWP, statewide TECH Clean California, GO ZERO, and the federal HEEHRA and 25C programs — see our full rebates page for the current combined totals.
Find Out What You May Qualify For
Tell us about your home and current HVAC system. Our team can help determine which incentive opportunities may apply to your project.
San Fernando Valley Incentive FAQ
What is the San Fernando Valley Aliso Canyon incentive program?
How much is the Central HVAC Heat Pump incentive?
How much is the Mini Split HVAC incentive?
Can I receive incentives for a heat pump water heater?
What other upgrades qualify?
Can incentives be combined?
Who may qualify?
What does income-qualified mean?
Upgrade Your Home. Explore Your Incentives.
You may be eligible for thousands of dollars in incentives toward qualifying HVAC and home electrification upgrades.