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Home energy rebates in Chula Vista, CA

Open programs, checked October 2026. Amounts are maximums; your amount depends on your home.

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Many programs need an energy assessment, pre-approval or a participating contractor before you buy. Check the rule for each program first.

Heat pump

SMUD heat pumpTwo-stage or variable-stage heat pump installed by a participating contractor. SourceUp to $3,000Open
SMUD Go Electric bonusUp to $500 per eligible circuit or panel, up to $2,000, when you replace a gas furnace or gas water heater with a heat pump. SourceUp to $2,000Open
LADWP heat pumpUp to $2,500 per ton for rebates from November 1, 2025. Source$2,500 per tonOpen
Glendale Water & Power: heat pump replacing a gas furnaceSEER2 15.2 or more and HSPF2 7.8 or more, AHRI certified, with a finalized mechanical permit. Source$1,000 per ton, up to $5,000Open
Glendale Water & Power: replacing an existing heat pumpPaid as a bill credit. Source$500 per ton, up to $2,500Open
Glendale Water & Power: panel upgradeOnly when paired with a heat pump HVAC or heat pump water heater install. SourceUp to $1,000Open
Burbank Water & Power: heat pump replacing gasEquipment and panel only, not labor. Source$1,000 per ton, up to $2,500Open
Pasadena Water & Power: heat pumpSEER2 15.3 or more and HSPF2 7.8 or more. Source$170 per tonOpen

Heat pump water heater

SMUD heat pump water heaterNEEA Tier III or IV model. SourceUp to $4,000Open
LADWP heat pump water heaterUp to $2,500. SourceUp to $2,500Open
Glendale Water & Power: heat pump water heaterLimited time. SourceUp to $4,000Open
Burbank Water & Power: heat pump water heaterFor customers replacing gas. SourceUp to $1,500Open
Pasadena Water & Power: heat pump water heaterAdds $20 if bought in Pasadena. SourceUp to $500Open

Insulation

SMUD seal and insulateAir sealing, attic insulation and ducts through a Home Performance Program contractor. SourceUp to $3,000Open

Home battery

SMUD partner battery enrollment$300 per kWh, up to $6,000, for projects submitted on or after September 23, 2026. SourceUp to $6,000Open
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)Income-qualified, medical baseline or high fire-threat households. SourceVaries by tierCheck first

EV charger

SMUD Charge@HomeUp to $600 for an EV charger and/or circuit. SourceUp to $600Open
Burbank Water & Power: EV chargerStandard charger $200, smart charger $500, panel upgrade up to $750. SourceUp to $1,250Open
Pasadena Water & Power: EV charger$600 for a connected Level 2 charger, $200 for a standard one. SourceUp to $600Open
SCE Charge Ready HomeA panel upgrade rebate for households under 80% of area median income or on assistance. SourceUp to $4,200Open

Smart thermostat

SMUD smart thermostatAn instant rebate at the SMUD Energy Store. SourceUp to $50Open
Burbank Water & Power: smart thermostatUp to $75. SourceUp to $75Open
Pasadena Water & Power: smart thermostatAdds $10 if bought in Pasadena, and $50 more for bill payment assistance customers. SourceUp to $50Open
SCE Smart Energy ProgramA $75 bill credit for enrolling an eligible smart thermostat in demand response. SourceUp to $75Open
Your exact estimate: homepowerrebate.com/calculator/ca/
All Chula Vista rebates: homepowerrebate.com/us/ca/
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Programs change. Confirm the amount and rules with each program before you sign a contract. Status: Open = taking applications; Starts soon = announced, not open yet; Check first = we could not confirm every detail.

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