Starting in late summer 2026, homeowners in a defined slice of the San Fernando Valley become eligible for a new round of TECH Clean California incentives covering heat pump HVAC systems, heat pump water heaters, and other efficient electric appliances. The money — $40 million, set aside by state law AB 157 from the Aliso Canyon Recovery Account — is reserved exclusively for this area. Income-qualifying households may have the full installation cost covered. Here's what Valley homeowners need to know.
Who qualifies
The program targets 11 priority communities affected by the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak: Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, North Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda, Winnetka, West Hills, Van Nuys and Lake Balboa, across designated ZIP codes running from 91303 to 91436. Eligibility is based on where you live — not on which utility sends your electric bill, so LADWP households are in the program area just like Edison households.
The fastest way to check: send us your ZIP code and we'll confirm it against the full official list.
What equipment is covered
- Heat pump HVAC — one electric system that replaces both your gas furnace and your air conditioner.
- Heat pump water heaters — the single most efficient way to heat household water.
- Heat pump clothes dryers — ventless and dramatically cheaper to run.
- Electric cooktops and ranges — including modern induction.
- Additional appliance incentives for income-qualified residents.
The common thread: everything on the list replaces a gas appliance with an efficient electric one. That's the program's entire purpose — reducing the Valley's dependence on the natural gas system that failed it in 2015.
How much is it worth?
Honest answer: the exact dollar amounts haven't been published yet. What the program has said is that income-qualifying incentives "may cover the full installation costs" of eligible equipment. For context, previous TECH Clean California incentives for heat pump HVAC ran into the thousands of dollars per home even without income qualification — and this round was funded specifically to go further in these communities.
When does it open — and why you shouldn't wait for opening day
Incentives are expected to open in late summer 2026. If that feels like a reason to put it off, consider what happened last time: TECH Clean California's statewide single-family heat pump fund was fully reserved by November 2025, months after opening, with a waitlist behind it. Rebate money in California behaves like concert tickets — the people who are ready when the window opens get it.
Being ready means having your home assessed, your equipment selected, and your paperwork prepared before funds open. That's exactly what our rebate waitlist is for: a free in-home assessment now, and your application filed the day the program starts taking them.
Who runs the program
The incentives are administered by Energy Solutions under contract with Southern California Edison, on behalf of California ratepayers, under rules set by the California Public Utilities Commission (Decision 25-06-034, June 2025). Contractors must complete program training to participate. ACS is not the program administrator — we're an installer that's been doing HVAC and solar in the Valley since 1983, and our job is making sure our customers are first in line with clean paperwork.
What to do now
Send us your ZIP code and we'll confirm your eligibility. If you're in the area, reserve your spot — it costs nothing and doesn't commit you to anything. If you're just outside the boundary, you may still qualify for other rebates and the federal tax credit on high-efficiency systems; ask us what applies to your home.