Multifamily Standard Incentives
As of December 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT, the reservation submission window for standard heat pump water heater and heat pump HVAC incentives has closed. Lottery selection and reservation review are being completed.
As of July 10, 2025, TECH Clean California multifamily and small multifamily heat pump water heater incentives released prior to this date are fully reserved and are not accepting new reservations.
Multifamily Standard Incentives
As of December 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT, the reservation submission window for standard heat pump water heater and heat pump HVAC incentives has closed. Lottery selection and reservation review are being completed.
If you have any questions, contact TECHMF@aea.us.org.
Multifamily Standard Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives
| System Type | Previous Equipment | Upgrade Type | Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitary Heat Pump Water Heater (In-Apartment and Common Area) | Gas/Propane/Electric Resistance to HPWH | <55 gal | $4,500 |
| Unitary Heat Pump Water Heater (In-Apartment and Common Area) | Gas/Propane/Electric Resistance to HPWH | ≥55 gal | $5,500 |
| Unitary Heat Pump Water Heater (In-Apartment and Common Area) | Gas/Propane/Electric Resistance to HPWH | Low GWP Adder | $1,500 |
| Central Heat Pump Water Heater | Gas/Propane/Electric Resistance to HPWH | <17 gallons per bedroom served | $2,200 (per apartment served) |
| Central Heat Pump Water Heater | Gas/Propane/Electric Resistance to HPWH | ≥17 gallons per bedroom served | $3,000 (per apartment served) |
| Pool and Spa Heat Pump Water Heater | All Non-Heat Pump Systems | N/A | $4,000 |
Multifamily Standard Heat Pump HVAC Incentives
Individual Heat Pump HVAC (In-Apartment and Common Area)
| Upgrade Type | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 1 or 2 speed PTHP (traditional form factor) | $1,000 (per equipment) |
| Variable Capacity Room Heat Pumps (non-split systems or non-rooftop systems) | $2,000 (per equipment) |
| Split or Packaged Rooftop/Multi-Position Heat Pump (ducted or ductless) | $4,000 (per compressor) |
| Air-to-Water Heat Pumps (for space conditioning only or combi-systems for space conditioning and water heating) | $8,000 (per HVAC only or HVAC+DHW) |
Central HVAC (2+ Apartments)
| Upgrade Type | Incentive |
|---|---|
| Heat Pump HVAC (equipment serving multiple apartments) | $1,500 (per apt served) |
Resources
Small Multifamily Incentive Qualifications for HPWHs
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
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