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Last updated: September 28, 2026. Important 2026 update: the federal Section 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for expenditures after December 31, 2025, and the Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, under current IRS guidance. The 30% figures and scenarios below describe prior rules and are kept only for historical comparison. TECH/HEEHRA single-family funding is fully reserved statewide, and SGIP status must be checked by budget category and program administrator. Home Upgrade Specialist is not a tax advisor. Confirm current eligibility with the applicable program and a qualified tax professional.
The LA rebate stack at a glance.
Several incentive paths may apply, but not every program is open or available for every home. Home Upgrade Specialist reviews your utility, equipment, ownership structure, project timing, reservation status, and eligibility before discussing project economics.What's in this guide
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2026 source-of-truth checklist before using any rebate number
Because incentive rules changed after 2025, use official program pages as the source of truth before discussing project economics or incentive assumptions. Review the IRS residential clean-energy page for solar and battery timing, the IRS energy-efficient home improvement page for heat pump timing, LADWP Consumer Rebate Program details for City of Los Angeles utility rebates, SoCalGas rebate rules for gas-appliance and solar-thermal programs, and CPUC/SCE SGIP guidance for battery storage eligibility.- ✓Match the service address to LADWP, SCE, SoCalGas, or a municipal utility before stacking rebates.
- ✓Confirm funding, waitlist, reservation, equipment, income, and documentation rules before discussing a rebate amount.
- ✓Use internal planning pages for the project type: home battery estimate, LADWP heat pump rebates, SoCalGas rebate planning, Powerwall 3 rebate timing, and SCE incentive planning.
Federal · 2026 update
Ended
Residential Solar Credit
The federal Section 25D residential credit is not available for expenditures after December 31, 2025. For 2026 projects, review utility, storage, commercial, lease, PPA or financing-structure options separately instead of assuming a direct homeowner credit.
Federal · 2026 update
Ended
Heat Pump Tax Credit
The federal Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit is not available for heat-pump property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Prior-year eligibility questions should be reviewed with a qualified tax professional.
State · reservations
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TECH / HEEHRA Status
Single-family TECH/HEEHRA funding is fully reserved statewide, and new single-family income verifications are not being accepted. A waitlisted project must receive reservation approval before installation to qualify. Multifamily and future funding paths should be checked separately.
Utility · SoCalGas
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SoCalGas Rebate Status
SoCalGas lists 2026 rebates for qualifying natural-gas equipment and solar-thermal systems, with funds generally first-come, first-served. Check income-qualified and wildfire-rebuild programs separately.
Utility · LADWP/SCE
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EV Charger Incentive Review
LADWP and SCE charger programs depend on current utility rules, funding, equipment, service territory, and customer eligibility.
Financing
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Financing Options
Financing may be available on approved credit. We review payment options after current rebates, utility programs, and incentive eligibility are checked.Federal incentives — solar ITC + IRA credits.
Federal residential credit rules changed after 2025. Section 25D is not available for expenditures after December 31, 2025, and Section 25C is not available for property placed in service after that date. Any 30% examples below are historical reference only. The two prior federal programs were:1. The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Under prior law, qualifying residential clean-energy expenditures could support a 30% Section 25D credit. Under current law, Section 25D is not available for expenditures after December 31, 2025. Prior-year eligibility, qualifying costs, ownership structure and tax treatment should be reviewed with a qualified tax professional. What qualified under the prior federal rules:- ✓Solar panel systems (residential and commercial)
- ✓Tesla Powerwall 3, Powerwall+, and Enphase IQ Battery (paired with solar or stand-alone)
- ✓Tesla Solar Roof (qualified portion as solar generating equipment)
- ✓Solar water heating systems
- ✓Installation labor and permitting included in the credit base
2. Heat pump tax credit status after 2025
The federal Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit applied under prior law to qualifying property placed in service before the post-2025 termination. For heat pump HVAC installations placed in service after December 31, 2025, the federal Section 25C credit is not available. A qualified tax professional can review prior-year eligibility. What qualified under the prior federal rules:- ✓Air-source heat pumps (split system, ductless mini-split, ducted)
- ✓Heat pump water heaters. For current installation cost, financing and utility incentives, use the Los Angeles heat-pump water-heater installation and financing guide. LADWP currently lists up to $2,500 per qualifying unit; Golden State Rebates ended July 31, 2026; TECH single-family incentives are fully reserved.
- ✓Equipment must meet CEE highest-efficiency tier or Energy Star Most Efficient
- ✓Daikin, Bosch IDS, Mitsubishi M-Series, and Trane XV20i may be reviewed as examples of high-efficiency options, but current qualification must be confirmed by program rules, AHRI matchups, equipment availability, and tax-professional review.
Some solar-and-battery projects may access federal clean-energy value through solar + battery financing with tax treatment program options, subject to eligibility, structure, and current law. Home Upgrade Specialist is not a tax advisor and this is not tax advice — consult your tax professional.
Layer 2California state programs — TECH + SGIP.
3. TECH Clean California and HEEHRA status
As of July 2026, single-family HEEHRA funding is fully reserved statewide and new single-family income verification applications are not being accepted. Projects on a waitlist are not eligible unless the program approves a reservation before installation. Multifamily availability and future funding should be checked separately. Key facts:- ✓Do not install before receiving any required reservation approval.
- ✓Income, region, equipment, low-GWP refrigerant, contractor and documentation requirements may apply.
- ✓LADWP, SCE and other local programs should be reviewed independently from TECH/HEEHRA.
- ✓A waitlist position, income verification or contractor quote is not a funding reservation.
4. Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
SGIP status must be checked by budget category and program administrator. The live program metrics show that some residential categories are closed while equity-oriented categories may have separate application, allocation, pending-reservation or waitlist status. The applicable administrator depends on the service address and program category. A homeowner comparing a Tesla Powerwall or Enphase battery should use the gross project price without SGIP. A submitted, pending or waitlisted application is not guaranteed funding, and no incentive amount should be deducted unless the applicable administrator has formally approved and reserved it. Layer 3LA utility rebates — LADWP, SCE, SoCalGas.
Layer 3 is the most overlooked piece of the stack. Most LA homeowners don't realize their utility has its own rebate program separate from federal and state. We review these for every customer.5. LADWP residential incentives
Solar and battery programs: LADWP programs can change by budget, customer class, equipment, and project timing. Verify current LADWP solar, battery, and electrification options before discussing project economics for City of LA homes in LADWP territory. EV charger incentive review: LADWP and SCE charger programs should be checked before discussing project economics. Availability can depend on current utility rules, approved equipment, service territory, customer status, funding, and tax review. Review details before installing a Level 2 EV charger. Heat pump water-heater review: Check LADWP, SoCalGas, TECH Clean California, HEEHRA, and tax rules separately. Do not assume two programs can be stacked until the administrators confirm eligibility.Need water-heater installation financing in Los Angeles? Review the heat pump water heater installation guide together with HVAC and electrification financing options. Financing is subject to lender approval and should be evaluated separately from rebate eligibility.
6. SCE (Southern California Edison) programs
SCE customers should separate the available pathways instead of treating them as one universal rebate. Income-qualified households may qualify for Energy Savings Assistance measures, eligible properties may access Building Electrification support, and qualifying single-family customers needing a panel upgrade for a Level 2 EV charger may receive Charge Ready Home rebates of up to $4,200 for low-income households or up to $2,100 in an eligible disadvantaged community. TOU-D-PRIME is a rate plan for qualifying EV, battery or heat-pump customers, not a rebate. SGIP must be checked by category and administrator.7. SoCalGas residential and wildfire-rebuild programs
SoCalGas publishes 2026 rebates for qualifying natural-gas equipment and solar-thermal water heating. Program funds are generally first-come, first-served through December 31, 2026 or until exhausted. Income-qualified Energy Savings Assistance may include eligible furnace, water-heater, insulation and duct-sealing measures. Separate enhanced rebates may apply to eligible customers rebuilding after specified January 2025 wildfires. Review these items before assuming a rebate stack:- ✓Confirm the property has an active SoCalGas account and the exact equipment appears on the current qualifying list.
- ✓Do not treat an electric heat pump or heat pump water heater as a SoCalGas appliance rebate unless the specific active program expressly covers it.
- ✓Check wildfire-rebuild, income-qualified, LADWP, SCE, TECH/HEEHRA and financing pathways separately.
- ✓Confirm any federal tax question with a qualified tax professional using the placed-in-service date and current law.
How LA incentive stacking should be reviewed in 2026.
Older incentive examples are no longer reliable for presenting current savings assumptions. For a 2026 project, HUS must verify current law, program funding, utility territory, equipment, income rules, ownership structure, reservation status, and qualified tax advice before any savings amount is presented.Scenario type · Solar + battery + HVAC bundle
Solar, Powerwall, and heat pump planning
Review items: solar ownership structure, battery eligibility, HVAC equipment requirements, utility territory, reservation status, permit timing, and tax-professional review.| Incentive category | 2026 review status |
|---|---|
| Federal solar or battery tax treatment | Do not include a Section 25D credit for expenditures after December 31, 2025. Review prior-year or non-residential questions separately with a qualified tax professional. |
| Heat pump or electrification programs | Verify program status, funding, equipment eligibility, income rules, and reservation availability. |
| Utility solar, battery, or EV programs | Confirm LADWP, SCE, municipal utility, or SoCalGas rules for the exact service address. |
| Final savings amount | Not guaranteed until the applicable program or tax professional confirms eligibility. |
Scenario type · Rebuild or whole-home upgrade
Roof, solar, battery, EV charger, and HVAC planning
Review items: roof scope, battery backup design, service-panel capacity, EV charger equipment, utility rules, fire-rebuild requirements, program funding, and documentation timing.| Incentive category | 2026 review status |
|---|---|
| Solar and battery incentive path | Review current eligibility, ownership structure, utility territory, and equipment rules before discussing any incentive value or project economics. |
| HVAC and water-heater programs | Check TECH, HEEHRA, LADWP, SCE, SoCalGas, and other program status before assuming stackability. |
| EV charger programs | Verify approved equipment, service territory, customer class, funding, and application timing. |
| Final savings amount | Project-specific and subject to approval, funding, current law, and documentation. |
Scenario type · Battery or heat pump without new solar
Standalone battery and electrification planning
Review items: utility service territory, battery model, electrical scope, the exact SGIP category and administrator status, heat pump equipment, financing and tax-professional review.| Incentive category | 2026 review status |
|---|---|
| SGIP battery storage | Check the live SGIP metrics for the exact residential budget category and administrator. Do not count funding without written reservation approval. |
| Heat pump or HVAC incentives | Confirm current program availability, funding, equipment requirements, and application timing. |
| Financing or tax structure | Review lender terms, approved credit, ownership structure, and qualified tax advice before relying on payment or tax assumptions. |
| Final savings amount | Not discussed until eligibility, funding, approval status, and documentation requirements are verified. |
We help review eligible incentive and program documentation.
Rebate programs change quickly. HUS reviews which programs may apply, explains what documentation is needed, and helps review eligible documentation where the program allows contractor support.
- 1Pre-install incentive review, before you commit, we identify programs that may apply and flag eligibility risks.
- 2Utility and reservation check, program availability, funding, utility territory, and reservation status are checked before project economics are discussed.
- 3Tax-document support, where applicable, we provide project documentation for your tax professional. HUS is not a tax advisor.
- 4Utility documentation support, when a utility or incentive program allows contractor support, we help review the required project documents.
- 5Clear disclaimers, no incentive, rebate, tax credit, financing approval, or savings amount is guaranteed until the applicable program confirms eligibility.
Stacking questions LA homeowners ask.
What is the maximum I can save by stacking LA energy rebates in 2026?
There is no universal maximum. Savings depend on your utility, equipment, income eligibility, project timing, program funding, reservation status, ownership structure, tax situation, and current law. HUS reviews the programs that may apply before discussing project economics.
How should federal solar and battery tax treatment be reviewed for Tesla Powerwall and Enphase batteries?
Under current law, the federal Section 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for expenditures after December 31, 2025. A qualified tax professional should review prior-year eligibility, qualifying expenditures, ownership structure and homeowner tax status. Home Upgrade Specialist is not a tax advisor.
How does TECH Clean California work in 2026?
Single-family TECH and HEEHRA funding is fully reserved statewide, and new single-family income verifications are not being accepted. A waitlisted project must receive reservation approval before installation to qualify. Check multifamily and future funding separately.
Can LADWP, SCE, and federal tax treatment be reviewed on the same install?
Sometimes, but each layer has separate rules. Utility programs, TECH and HEEHRA, SGIP, financing and tax treatment depend on the service address, equipment, income, reservation status, ownership structure, placed-in-service date and current law. Verify each program before combining savings assumptions.
What SoCalGas rebates should homeowners review in 2026?
SoCalGas lists 2026 rebates for qualifying natural-gas equipment and solar-thermal systems, with funds generally first-come, first-served through December 31, 2026 or until exhausted. Income-qualified and wildfire-rebuild programs have separate rules. Confirm the active equipment list and customer eligibility before purchase.
Is there promotional financing on LA energy upgrades in 2026?
Financing may be available through third-party lenders on approved credit. Compare interest rate, dealer fees, payment term, deferred-interest conditions, prepayment rules, financed equipment, contractor scope and any incentive assumptions before signing.
Is the federal solar tax credit still available in 2026?
No. Under current law, the federal Section 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for expenditures after December 31, 2025. State, utility, manufacturer and financing programs may still apply, subject to eligibility and current rules. Home Upgrade Specialist is not a tax advisor, so prior-year or other tax questions should be reviewed with a qualified tax professional.
Do I need to itemize my taxes to claim a clean-energy credit?
For expenditures after December 31, 2025, the federal Section 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available. Itemization and prior-year eligibility questions depend on the tax year, property, ownership and taxpayer circumstances and should be reviewed with a qualified tax professional.
How should utility rebate timing be reviewed?
Timing depends on the program, funding status, inspection requirements, documentation, approval process, and whether an incentive is paid to the homeowner, contractor, or marketplace provider. Each program should be checked directly before setting expectations.
What rebates does LADWP offer for solar or batteries?
LADWP runs its own customer programs that differ from SCE and the investor-owned utilities, and its solar, battery, and electrification offerings can change by budget, customer class, equipment, and project timing. Because LADWP is a municipal utility, it also operates its own net metering rather than the NEM 3.0 net-billing rules that apply to SCE customers. Verify current LADWP program availability and rules before relying on any incentive. See our Tesla Powerwall installation and solar panel installation planning pages.
What HVAC rebates can SCE customers get vs LADWP customers?
HVAC incentives depend on service territory. LADWP currently lists qualifying heat pump HVAC rebates up to $2,500 per ton based on equipment tier and documentation. SCE customers should review income-qualified Energy Savings Assistance and eligible Building Electrification pathways rather than assume a universal rebate. SGIP battery status must be checked separately by category and administrator.
Rebate stacking by LA city
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