Rebates Expiring · 2026 Urgency
California energy rebates expiring in 2026 — lock in now.
Time-sensitive 2026 rebate timeline. The federal residential solar credit ended after 2025; state and utility programs (TECH Clean California, SGIP, SoCalGas) have budget caps and funding cycles. Action plan to lock in the rebates that remain before they reduce.
Critical timelines
2026 rebate expiration calendar.
| Rebate | Current Amount | Reduction Date | New Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal residential solar credit | Ended Dec 31, 2025 | 2025 | No longer available for new 2026 residential projects |
| IRA Heat Pump Tax Credit | $2,000 / yr | Dec 31, 2032 | Phase-out begins |
| TECH Clean California | $1,000-$4,000 | Annual budget exhaustion | Waitlist or reduced tier |
| SGIP Equity Resiliency | Up to $1,000/kWh | Annual budget cycles | Reduced when tier exhausted |
| SoCalGas HP Water Heater | Up to $3,800 | Program-budget capped | Reduces when cap hit |
| LADWP / SCE rebates | Varies by program | Reviewed annually | Often reduced year-over-year |
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 Clean California annual funding — California allocates the budget yearly. Historically the program has paused in November-December when budget exhausts. Earlier-year installs are safer.
- →SGIP Equity Resiliency tier depletion — for Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and fire-zone homes, the $1,000/kWh rebate tier has tier caps that fill annually.
- →SoCalGas $3,800 program review — utility rebate programs are subject to CPUC review every 3-5 years. The current $3,800 cap is at risk in future review cycles.
Recommended action plan.
- Get a free rebate-eligibility audit — HUS pre-calculates every applicable rebate for your specific address, equipment, and household profile.
- Sign contract early — to secure state and utility rebate tiers before annual budgets exhaust.
- File TECH Clean California early — HUS files at contract signing to lock in current rebate tier before annual budget exhausts.
- For fire-zone homes: SGIP Equity Resiliency NOW — Pacific Palisades and Altadena qualify. Funding pools fill quarterly.
Lock in your 2026 rebates.
Free rebate-eligibility audit. We pre-calculate every applicable program and file applications as part of your install.
