How much you get
$3,100 — A TECH Clean California incentive for installing a heat pump, paid through SCE's territory — a meaningfully bigger rebate than San Diego's SDG&E offers, especially with DAC/hard-to-reach enhancements for qualifying households.
Source: SCE via TECH Clean California
What you'll actually save each month
Rebates cover the upfront cost, but the number that decides whether this is worth it is the payback period — how long until the monthly savings pay back what you spent out of pocket. Here's the real math using SCE's current rate:
- SCE electricity (2026): roughly 34.5¢/kWh average (33.2¢ with the Climate Credit applied), though time-of-use plans can range from ~24¢/kWh off-peak to ~58¢/kWh on-peak in summer. (Check current SCE rates →)
A modern cold-climate heat pump typically moves 2.5–3.5 units of heat per unit of electricity it uses (its "coefficient of performance"), which is why it beats electric resistance heating on cost even at this rate. Comparing against a gas furnace depends on your home's insulation, size, and current gas rate — there's no single number that's honest for every house.
Get your real payback number: Plug in your current heating bill and system type in our free assessment tool for an estimate — not a generic average.
Heat Pump installers in Riverside
Real companies serving Riverside, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
See all Riverside installers →
Common questions
How much is the Heat Pump rebate in Riverside?
$3,100 — A TECH Clean California incentive for installing a heat pump, paid through SCE's territory — a meaningfully bigger rebate than San Diego's SDG&E offers, especially with DAC/hard-to-reach enhancements for qualifying households.
Where do I find heat pump installers in Riverside?
Browse real, currently-reviewed installers near Riverside on our installer directory, or run our free assessment for a shortlist matched to your project.
Next steps
View all Riverside rebate programs → or check the official Official SCE rebate page → → for the current source of truth.