Multifamily Incentives
With 50% of Californians living in multifamily buildings, there is great opportunity to bring the benefits of healthier homes and clean energy to these residents. Yet, switching to heat pumps for space and water heating requires adopting new technologies, which may be unfamiliar to property owners, designers, or MEPS. Capital costs and electrical infrastructure needs can create additional challenges.
TECH Clean California offers incentives, pilot activities, technical assistance, and training to address barriers associated with electrification and energy efficiency upgrades in multifamily properties.
*Currently, any multifamily heat pump water heater incentives (both central and unitary) submitted for reservation will be placed on a waitlist and reviewed as budget becomes available. If you have any questions, contact TECHMF@aea.us.org.
TECH Clean California is currently waitlisting Multifamily reservations
- Multifamily unitary heat pump water heater incentives are open for reservations as of December 12, 2023 under an updated incentive structure.*
- Multifamily central heat pump water heater incentives are open for reservations as of March 12, 2024.* Incentives are available to contractors serving customers in PG&E, SCE, or SCG service areas.
Resources to prepare for your reservation:
- Multifamily Incentive Flyer
- How to Complete the Multifamily Incentive Reservation Form
- Ecosizer Central HPWH Calculator
- TECH HPWH Central MF HPWH Control and Communication Requirements
- Rules for Central HPWH Incentives - Presentation Slides
- Rules for Central HPWH Incentives - Video Recording
- Statewide Unitary HPWH Multifamily Incentives Webinar - Presentation Slides
- Statewide Unitary HPWH Multifamily Incentives Webinar - Video Recording
- SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities Map
- Knowledge Base Articles:
Resources to submit your approved reservation into Iris:
- Iris Application System
- Knowledge Base Articles:
TECH Clean California is currently accepting applications for multifamily HEEHRA rebates
Applications for multifamily HEEHRA rebates are now being accepted as of October 8, 2024. Multifamily HEEHRA rebates are available for income-qualified multifamily property owners and operators seeking a new heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heater, cooktop, range, oven, and/or heat pump clothes dryer. Multifamily property owners interested in HEEHRA rebates available through TECH Clean California can submit a quick Application Stage 1 Form to initiate an eligibility review. Projects that pass this initial screening will move to the next steps required to submit a HEEHRA rebate reservation form including agreement to program terms and conditions to secure funding.
TECH Clean California Incentives + HEEHRA Rebates = Bigger Savings
If you are a multifamily property owner and interested in finding out more, please submit an application:
TECH Clean California is currently waitlisting Multifamily reservations
- Multifamily unitary heat pump water heater incentives are open for reservations as of December 12, 2023 under an updated incentive structure.*
- Multifamily central heat pump water heater incentives are open for reservations as of March 12, 2024.* Incentives are available to contractors serving customers in PG&E, SCE, or SCG service areas.
TECH Clean California multifamily incentives are available to contractors installing heat pump water heaters for qualifying customers throughout California. Incentives are available for both in-unit and common area applications. To reserve your standard incentive funds, complete the TECH multifamily incentive reservation form linked below. If you have any questions, contact techmf@aea.us.org.
As of December 6th, 2023 Electrify Your Home is accepting Multifamily reservations
Electrify Your Home is a Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) partnership with TECH Clean California for installations in the CCCE service area. To reserve your standard incentive funds, download and complete the CCCE Multifamily Incentive Reservation Form linked below. Please note: This form requires signatures from the Property Owner Primary Contact and the TECH Contractor Primary Contact. Once complete, email the form to techmf@aea.us.org.
| Category | Customer Class | HPWH Incentive | Low-GWP Kicker* | > or = to 55 Gal Capacity Incentive | Max Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Unitary | General Market | $3,100 | $1,500 | $700 | $7,300 |
| Residential Unitary | Equity | $4,185 | $1,500 | $700 | $10,385 |
Learn More
Interest Form: Want to learn more about TECH Clean California multifamily incentives and pilot activities? Submit this form with your basic information and electrification retrofit needs.
Related Pages
AEA’s TECH Clean California Electrification Hub: Workforce training to support successful heat pump installations, plus trainings for stakeholders like multifamily property owners, developers, engineers, architects, and general contractors .
Incentive Resources Archive
Please note, the below information and resources are provided as reference materials and only apply to reservations submitted before 12/5/2023.
| Phase | Total Budget | Maximum 75% Equity Budget | Maximum Non-Equity Budget |
| First Reservation Phase *Fulfilled | $4,200,000 | $3,150,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Second Reservation Phase | $2,800,000 | $2,100,000 | $700,000 |
| Total | $7,000,000 | $5,250,000 | $1,750,000 |