Everything You Wanted to Know About California’s Tech Clean Program
You’ve probably heard about California’s newest initiative to reduce the state’s carbon footprint. TECH Clean California, also known as The Switch is On, is a program designed to help make the process of switching to eco-friendly energy easier for homeowners. But what does this program involve? TECH Clean California Program Basic Structure Rebates are available to single- and multi-family homes to upgrade obsolete, inefficient heating systems with more eco-friendly HVAC systems. The program includes the following goals, limitations, and regulations: Only heat pump space heating and heat pump water heaters qualify for the incentive It is a statewide push to create balanced incentives throughout the entire state Your local incentive program defines your eligibility, but if there is no program, you qualify for a baseline incentive The primary goal is for California to be a carbon-neutral state by 2045. Earning Rebates Each household is eligible for various rebates based on where you live and how you upgrade. These rebates can be up to $6,000 per household but are dependent on how many systems you’re replacing. TECH Clean California includes payments for replacing your old, worn-out water heater. When installing a heat pump, you may receive from $1,000 to $3,100, depending