Residential Building Programs and Rebates

Want to find more programs, incentives, and resources? Check out the Switch Is On!

Residential Energy Rebates - Smart Thermostat

Home Energy Load Management

Smart Thermostat Management can help you automatically shift your cooling and heating away from periods of high energy demands and towards periods of abundant renewable resources.

Program Requirements:

  • Enroll an internet-connected smart thermostat that is supported by Optiwatt
  • Thermostat must control a cooling system and/or an electric heating system (e.g., thermostats that control a gas furnace only do not qualify)
  • Maximum of 3 overrides during each three-month period to receive participation incentive

To enroll, download the Optiwatt app or go to Optiwatt.com and complete the Healdsburg enrollment forms.


For questions or support, contact Optiwatt by emailing support@optiwatt.com or calling (925) 492-7585.

Incentive amount:

  • $50 enrollment incentive
    • $10 participation incentive per thermostat quarterly
    • Incentives available in the Rewards tab within Optiwatt
  • CARE income-qualified customer $200 connected thermostat rebate

Resources:

Be sure to properly dispose of old thermostats. Find more information and locations for disposal here. Rebates for mercury thermostat disposal are available here.

Residential Energy Rebates - HVAC heat pumps

HVAC Heat Pumps

Heat Pump HVAC systems provide both heating and cooling while reducing energy use and improving the comfort of your home. 

Program Requirements:

  • Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certified
  • Efficiency ratings of minimum 16 SEER2 and 8 HSPF2

Rebate application: English / Español

  • Rebate amount: 
    • $500 per household for new construction, existing electric heating, or if system has gas back up
    • $2,000 per household, if existing gas heater is fully removed
  • Estimated project cost: $5,000 - $40,000
  • Federal tax incentive (ends 12/31/25): Up to $2,600 (appliance and panel upgrade)
  • TECH Clean CA incentive (must use participating contractor, and subject to funding availability): Varies based on project aspects and equity eligibility for single family ($1,000-$4,000) and multi-family
  • HEEHRA incentive (must use participating contractor and meet income-qualifications, and subject to funding availability): Up to $4,000 or $8,000 depending on income-qualification

Learn more about heat pumps at www.energy.gov.

Insulation

Weatherization

Weatherizing your home is an important step to reduce heat flow, saving on heating and cooling costs while improving comfort.

Program Requirements:

  • Attic Insulation: Final insulation R-Value of R-44 or greater
  • Wall Insulation: Final insulation R-Value of R-13 or greater (only for homes built before 1988)
  • Only for existing buildings

Rebate application: English / Español

  • Rebate amount: 
    • $0.50-1.00 per square foot
  • Federal tax incentive (ends 12/31/25): Up to $1,200 (windows and insulation)
  • California Department of Community Services and Development free weatherization services for low-income residents
Residential Energy Rebates - Laundry

Laundry

The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry each year. Save on energy and water costs with high efficiency laundry appliances.

Program Requirements:

  • Washer: Front loading only, ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient
  • Dryer: Electric only, Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR® with Combined Energy Factor of 4.50 or higher

Rebate application: English / Español

  • Rebate amount: 
    • $75-175
Residential Energy Rebates - Heat pump water heater

Heat Pump Water Heater

Heat pump water heaters can be 2 to 3 times more efficient than conventional water heaters.

Program Requirements:

  • ENERGY STAR® certified
  • 3.30 Unified Energy Factor or higher

Rebate application: English / Español

  • Rebate amount: 
    • $500 per unit for new construction, existing electric heater, or if system has gas back up
    • $2,000 per unit, if existing gas water heater is fully removed
  • Estimated project cost: $3,000 - $9,000
  • Federal tax incentive (ends 12/31/25): Up to $2,600 (appliance and panel upgrade)
  • CLEAN Tech CA incentive (must use participating contractor, and subject to funding availability): varies based on project aspects and equity eligibility for single family ($1,100-$5,700) and multi-family 

Learn more about heat pumps at www.energy.gov and www.energystar.gov.

Residential Energy Rebates - Electric cooktop stove

Electric Cooktop/Range

Using an electric cooktop or stove instead of natural gas can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a safer home.

Program Requirements:

  • ENERGY STAR electric resistance or induction cooktop/stoves are eligible
  • Homes with an existing electric cooktop/stove are not eligible

Rebate application: English / Español

  • Rebate amount: 
    • $500
  • Estimated project cost: $1,000 - $8,000

Want to try out induction cooking before updating your kitchen? Contact us to borrow a single burner induction cooktop and cookware for FREE.

heat pump pool heater

Heat Pump Pool Heater

Similar to a heat pump water heater system, a heat pump pool heater is an energy-efficient option to heat incoming water. A traditional natural gas pool heater burns gas to generate heat. A heat pump system instead extracts heat from the ambient air and transfers it to the pool water.

Program Requirements:

  • Must be replacing an existing gas pool heater
  • 5.8 Coefficient of Performance minimum
  • Pool cover proof required

Rebate application: English / Español

  • Rebate amount: 
    • $1,000

Other Residential Building Programs and Financing

Start with the Do-It-Yourself Energy and Water Saving Toolkit available at the Library for FREE to take the next step towards water and energy conservation.

Financing

  • GoGreen Financing: Administered by the State of California, GoGreen Financing puts energy efficiency upgrades within reach, with attractive rates and terms and no property liens. Upgrade your home or small business with an efficient heating and cooling system, insulation, new windows, cool roof and more. Looking to decarbonize your home? Residents can finance heat pumps and induction ranges through GoGreen Home. (En español)
  • Energy Independence Program: The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program offers financing to property owners for energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy improvements through a voluntary assessment. These assessments will be attached to the property, not the owner and will be paid back through the property tax system over time, making the program not only energy efficient but also affordable.
  • California Department of Community Services & Development: Low-income customers may qualify for additional State programs that support energy efficiency and weatherization.

Resources

Solar

  • Use the sun to generate your own electricity. Electricity generated by your solar PV system directly reduces the amount of energy you need to purchase from your utility. Expedited permitting is available. Lear more about solar installations here.
  • Federal tax credits (ends 12/31/25) up to 30% are available to help with the installation costs of your PV system and/or battery storage system.
  • Self-Generation Incentive Program offers rebates for battery storage. Must be a PG&E customer - If PG&E gas-only customer and Healdsburg Electric customer, must indicate 'solar operational' mode in application documents.

PLEASE NOTE: We recommend you consult with a tax professional for any tax questions or questions regarding your eligibility for tax incentives.

For any questions on energy rebates, please email us at conservation@healdsburg.gov or call 707-431-3122.