Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Energy Rebates
Quick Answer: In 2026 PG&E's own rebates page no longer lists cash rebates for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats or insulation. Most heat pump money for PG&E customers came from statewide programs (TECH Clean California and California's HEEHRA rebates), and both report their single-family funding as reserved. What PG&E still runs directly: free upgrades for income-qualified homes through the Energy Savings Assistance Program, plus EV-charging, used-EV and backup-battery rebates.
Pacific Gas & Electric serves roughly 16 million people across northern and central California. If you searched for a "PG&E heat pump rebate", the honest answer this year is that the utility isn't the one writing the check. The table below separates what PG&E pays itself from what other California programs offer its customers, and tells you which of those programs currently has money left. For federal and state incentives that still apply, see our 2026 energy rebates guide.
Service area: Northern and central California — from Bakersfield to Eureka, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Fresno, and the Central Valley
These amounts were last checked against the utility's own website on .
Heat pump and water heater incentives available to PG&E customers (not paid by PG&E)
PG&E's residential rebates page does not list its own rebates for this equipment. These are the statewide programs PG&E customers have used. Check availability before you sign a contract: both report their single-family budgets as reserved.
| Equipment | Rebate Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Water Heater | Funding reserved | TECH Clean California: single-family heat pump water heater incentives reserved statewide since 14 November 2025 (techcleanca.com). New requests are waitlisted. |
| Heat Pump (HVAC, ducted or mini-split) | Funding reserved | TECH Clean California: single-family heat pump HVAC incentives reserved statewide since 14 November 2025. |
| Heat Pump / HPWH (income-qualified, HEEHRA) | Fully reserved | California's HEEHRA rebates (the state's version of the federal HEAR program): single-family funding fully reserved in every California region since early 2026 (Central and Southern CA 7 January, Northern CA 24 February); waitlisted projects only. |
| Find what is open at your address | Varies | TECH Clean California points homeowners to the Switch Is On incentive finder (switchison.org) for current local offers. |
Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA)
PG&E's income-qualified program provides energy upgrades at no cost to eligible households. The online application takes a few minutes and does not ask for proof of income at the first step.
| Equipment | Rebate Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Water Heater | Free | Listed by PG&E among ESA upgrades for eligible households. |
| Furnace / Water Heater Repair or Replacement | Free | Homeowners only, when PG&E determines the existing natural gas unit is inoperable or unsafe. |
| Refrigerator Replacement | Free | Existing refrigerator must be at least 15 years old. |
| Lighting | Free | Efficient lighting upgrades. |
Rebates PG&E still lists on its own site
These appear on PG&E's rebates and incentives page as of 4 October 2026. Eligibility rules are set by PG&E; read them on the official page before buying.
| Equipment | Rebate Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Home EV Charging Equipment | Up to $5,000 | Income-eligible households (Residential EV Charging Rebate). |
| Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle | Up to $4,000 | Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program. |
| Portable Backup Power System | $300 | Generator and Battery Rebate Program. |
How to Apply for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Rebates
Because the money now comes from different places, the route depends on what you're installing:
- Income-qualified household? Start with the Energy Savings Assistance Program. Apply online on PG&E's ESA page or call a program specialist at 1-800-933-9555. Upgrades are installed at no cost to you.
- Heat pump or heat pump water heater? Check the Switch Is On incentive finder for your address before signing anything. TECH Clean California and HEEHRA single-family funds are reserved, so a contractor quote that assumes those rebates may be out of date.
- EV charger, used EV or backup battery? These are PG&E's own programs. Read the eligibility rules on PG&E's rebates page and apply there.
- Keep your paperwork. Invoice, model and serial numbers, and installation date are asked for by almost every program.
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Stacking with Federal Rebates
Utility rebates from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) can typically be combined with the federal HOMES and HEAR rebates, but those are run state by state and most states have not launched them, so in much of the country there is currently nothing federal to combine with. This means you could potentially receive both a utility rebate and a federal rebate for the same improvement. Use our calculator to estimate your total savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PG&E offer a heat pump rebate in 2026?
Not directly. PG&E's residential rebates page no longer lists its own heat pump rebate. PG&E customers relied on TECH Clean California and California's HEEHRA rebates, and both report single-family funding as reserved, with new requests waitlisted. Income-qualified households should check PG&E's Energy Savings Assistance Program instead.
Does PG&E offer a water heater rebate in 2026?
PG&E does not list a standalone water heater rebate on its rebates page. Its Energy Savings Assistance Program lists heat pump water heaters among free upgrades for eligible households, and can repair or replace a gas water heater that PG&E finds inoperable or unsafe. TECH Clean California water heater incentives are reserved statewide.
What is the income limit for PG&E's Energy Savings Assistance Program?
ESA is for households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. For June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, the CPUC limit is $66,000 a year for a household of four. PG&E publishes the full table on its ESA page, and the first application step does not require proof of income.
Can I stack PG&E rebates with federal incentives in 2026?
There is little left to stack. The federal 25C and 25D tax credits ended for installations after December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and California's HEEHRA rebates are fully reserved. Check the Switch Is On incentive finder for any local program still open at your address.
What rebates does PG&E still pay itself?
As of October 2026, PG&E's rebates page lists up to $5,000 toward home EV charging for income-eligible households, up to $4,000 back on a pre-owned EV, and a $300 rebate on a portable backup power system. Each program has its own eligibility rules on pge.com.
How do I apply for PG&E's free energy upgrades?
Apply online through the Energy Savings Assistance Program page on pge.com, or call 1-800-933-9555 to speak with a program specialist. The application takes a few minutes. Refrigerators must be at least 15 years old to qualify for replacement.