California solar and heat pump incentives changed in 2026.

2026 incentive status checklist.

Why 2026 matters specifically.

• →Federal residential solar credit ended Dec 31, 2025 — no longer available for new residential projects in 2026; confirm current law with a tax professional. The state and utility programs below may still apply.
• →TECH and HEEHRA single-family reservations are fully reserved: TECH statewide general single-family heat pump HVAC and HPWH incentives have been fully reserved since Nov 14, 2025, and HEEHRA single-family funding since Feb 24, 2026. A future funding round or a distinct utility program may differ. See official status.
• →Residential SGIP closure: regular residential budgets, including the former Equity Resiliency pathway, are closed to new applicants. The remaining income-qualified RSSE pathway is waitlisted, and fire-zone status does not create a separate open tier.
• →SoCalGas program review — utility rebate programs are subject to ongoing program and regulatory review. Available support can change based on current rules, funding, equipment eligibility, customer category, and approval.

Recommended action plan.

1. Get a free incentive eligibility review — HUS reviews current incentive eligibility for your specific address, equipment, utility territory and household profile.
2. Review funding before signing: ask the installer who would submit a reservation and whether funds are actually available for your specific measure. A signed contract alone does not secure an incentive.
3. Separate closed programs from active ones. Standard TECH/HEEHRA single-family reservations are fully reserved. Ask about available LADWP, SCE, GO ZERO or other eligible programs only after checking live program status and requirements.
4. For battery projects: use current SGIP status: regular residential funding is closed and RSSE is waitlisted. Pacific Palisades, Altadena and other fire-zone projects should use gross battery pricing unless written reservation approval exists.

Federal solar credit and incentive FAQs.

Is the federal solar tax credit still available in 2026?

The federal residential Clean Energy Credit for solar applied to eligible residential systems placed in service through December 31, 2025. For new residential projects placed in service in 2026, it is no longer available. Home Upgrade Specialist is not a tax advisor, and homeowners should confirm tax questions with a qualified tax professional.

Is the 30% federal solar credit going away?

For residential solar, the 30% federal credit already ended after December 31, 2025. That makes 2026 planning different from older solar articles online. Homeowners should separate solar equipment cost, financing, current SGIP status, utility programs and tax questions instead of assuming the old federal credit still applies.

Are there still solar, battery or heat pump incentives in Los Angeles?

Possibly, but the available path depends on the project. Regular residential SGIP battery funding is closed, and the remaining income-qualified RSSE pathway is currently waitlisted. LADWP or SCE programs, heat-pump incentives and financing offers must be verified separately before relying on any savings in a proposal.