Upgrade Your Home with Rebates and Tax Credit Savings
Sacramento homeowners and residents in surrounding cities like Roseville, Folsom, and Placer County have access to exclusive rebates, tax credits, and incentive programs to make home upgrades more affordable. Whether you’re replacing your HVAC system, installing a heat pump water heater, or upgrading insulation, there are utility, state, and federal programs designed to help you save.
SMUD Heating & Cooling Rebates
- Heating & Cooling System Replacement: Rebates Up to $3,000
Heating and cooling account for up to 40% of a home’s energy usage. Upgrading to a high-efficiency HVAC system that meets SMUD’s standards will improve comfort and reduce energy costs, qualifying you for rebates up to $3,000.
- Seal & Insulate: Rebates Up to $3,000
Air leaks in most homes equate to the energy loss of a fully open window, and leaky ducts can cause up to 20% energy losses. Air sealing and insulation are among the most cost-effective ways to enhance energy efficiency.
- Heat Pump Water Heaters: Rebates Up to $3,000
Choosing a heat pump water heater can lower your water heating bills and reduce emissions from natural gas.
Roseville Electric Utility Rebates
- Heat Pump HVAC Systems: Up to $2,500 for variable-stage heat pumps.
Heat pump HVAC systems work well in Roseville climate, and are a clean and efficient alternative to a gas furnace and electric air conditioner.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates: Up to $2,500 when converting gas → electric.
Heat pump water heaters are a highly efficient way to heat water, offering a reduction in energy usage and utility bill savings when compared to electric resistance water heaters.
- HVAC Tune-Up: $50 rebate for seasonal tune-ups.
If you’re a Roseville resident and you’re planning to have your HVAC system tuned-up this spring, be sure to apply between April 1 and October 1 to receive a $50 rebate.
- Smart Thermostat & PowerFlex Energy Saving Program: up to $100 rebate & $25 bill credit.
Through the Power Flex program, Roseville Electric Utility can make brief, minor adjustments to participating customers’ smart thermostats to help conserve energy.
Federal Tax Credits
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit for switching from gas to electric.
Existing primary residences, installations completed before December 31, 2025 can receive 30% of project costs. Up to $2,000 for Heat Pump HVAC & Water Heaters and up to $1,200 for Insulation & Air Sealing.
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Benefits
- Reduce your home’s carbon footprint with a highly efficient heat pump system.
- Improve comfort and reliably heat and cool your space.
- Go electric and improve safety and indoor air quality by eliminating gas which reduces carbon monoxide and other indoor air pollutants.
- Reduce noise from your HVAC system by installing new, quieter equipment.
- Leverage flexible installation options; heat pumps can be ducted, ductless, or a combination of both.
- Pair with a smart thermostat to automate your heat pump system and enhance energy performance.
How to Maximize Your Savings
- Verify your utility provider (SMUD, Roseville Electric, PG&E) to ensure eligibility.
- Use certified contractor, like Clarke & Rush, for installations to qualify for rebates.
- Stack programs where allowed: local utility + state + federal incentives can significantly reduce project costs.
- Keep documentation for federal tax credits — invoices, manufacturer certifications, and proof of installation dates.
- Apply early: Many programs are first-come, first-served and funding may run out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who qualifies for Sacramento and surrounding area rebates?
Eligibility depends on your utility provider (SMUD, Roseville Electric, PG&E) and the specific program. Many programs require that you are the primary homeowner and that upgrades are performed by certified contractors. Income-based programs, like TECH Clean California/HEEHRA, also require meeting household income thresholds.
Are rebates available for both new installations and replacements?
Most rebates apply to replacing existing systems (e.g., replacing a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater). Always check program rules.
What documentation is required?
Receipts and invoices from certified contractors
Manufacturer certifications showing energy-efficiency ratings
Installation dates
Proof of primary residence
Can I combine federal, state, and local rebates?
Yes, in most cases, local utility rebates (SMUD, Roseville Electric) can be combined with state (HEEHRA/TECH Clean CA) and federal tax credits. Always confirm stacking rules with your contractor.
