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By Arman Hakobyan, lead technician1 min read
In 2026 the federal 25C credit is gone and state programs are reserved, so city utilities are the main source of heat pump money in the LA area: LADWP up to $2,500 per ton, Burbank Water and Power $1,000 per ton up to $5,000 (plus $750 for a panel upgrade), Glendale Water and Power about $500 to $1,000 per ton, and Pasadena Water and Power about $150 to $170 per ton.
What changed in 2026
- Federal 25C tax credit: ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025.
- TECH Clean California: closed for single-family homes on November 14, 2025.
- HEEHRA (state income-based rebates): exhausted in Southern California by early 2026, with a waitlist.
- South Coast AQMD GO ZERO pilot: expected to reopen in fall 2026.
By utility
| Utility | Heat pump rebate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| LADWP | Up to $2,500 per ton | For qualifying heat pumps purchased and installed from November 1, 2025, depending on SEER2 and HSPF2. Apply within 12 months. |
| Burbank Water and Power | $1,000 per ton, up to $5,000 | When a heat pump replaces gas heat, plus $750 for a panel upgrade. |
| Glendale Water and Power | About $500 to $1,000 per ton | More when replacing gas. |
| Pasadena Water and Power | About $150 to $170 per ton | 180-day filing window. |
| SCE areas | No open program right now | Watch for GO ZERO. |
A worked example
A 3-ton heat pump in North Hollywood (LADWP) at the top efficiency tier could earn up to $7,500. The same system in Burbank earns $3,000 from BWP, or $3,750 with a panel upgrade. Amounts change often, so we confirm them in writing before you buy.
Questions
Who files the rebate?
We do. We check eligibility before you buy and submit the application with the invoice and AHRI certificate after the install.
Do mini-splits qualify?
Yes. Ductless mini-splits are heat pumps and qualify under LADWP, BWP and GWP programs when they meet the efficiency requirements.
Need it fixed today?
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Arman leads diagnostics at Airwork. He has spent nine years on residential systems across the San Fernando Valley and the foothills, from 1950s ranch houses with attic ducts to new heat pump installs, and writes our guides from what he sees on calls.
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