How much you get
Pasadena runs its own municipal utility — it's not LADWP territory. Pasadena Water & Power pays $170 per ton for a qualifying heat pump or mini-split (15.3 SEER2 / 7.8 HSPF2 minimum), plus an extra $20/ton if you purchase from a Pasadena business — so a 3–4 ton system nets roughly $570–$760.
Source: Pasadena Water & Power
What you'll actually save each month
Rebates cover the upfront cost, but the real driver of whether this is worth it is your monthly savings on electricity. We looked for Pasadena Water & Power's current residential rate and couldn't get a reliable current number: their official rate-card pages were blocked to automated access, and the only figures we found (~19.8¢/kWh) came from a third-party site, not PWP directly, with a rate increase reportedly pending city council approval. Rather than publish a stale or unverified figure, check directly before doing the math yourself: Pasadena Water & Power's rates page →.
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.
How to claim it
- Confirm your heat pump or mini-split meets the 15.3 SEER2 / 7.8 HSPF2 minimum before buying
- Get it installed — PWP requires the install to be completed before you apply
- Submit the online rebate application within 180 days of your purchase date, with your detailed receipt/invoice and supporting documents
- Only residential PWP electric customers are eligible
Official program page and application: Pasadena Water & Power Heat Pump Rebate →
Heat Pump installers in Pasadena
Real companies serving Pasadena, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
Common questions
How much is the Heat Pump rebate in Pasadena?
Pasadena Water & Power pays $170 per ton for a qualifying heat pump (15.3 SEER2/7.8 HSPF2 minimum), plus $20/ton extra if purchased from a Pasadena business, so a 3-4 ton system nets roughly $570-$760.
Where do I find heat pump installers in Pasadena?
Browse real, currently-reviewed installers near Pasadena on our installer directory, or run our free assessment for a shortlist matched to your project.
Next steps
View all Pasadena rebate programs → or check the official Pasadena Water & Power rebate programs → for the current source of truth.