How much you get
Santa Monica is served by Southern California Edison, not LADWP. SCE funds heat pump rebates through a statewide program called TECH Clean CA rather than handling them directly — the base rebate is around $3,100 for a qualifying system, with a higher amount if your neighborhood is flagged as a Disadvantaged Community or "hard-to-reach" area. This stacks with the federal HEEHRA rebate if your household qualifies (note: California's single-family HEEHRA rebates were reported fully reserved statewide as of February 2026 — confirm current availability before counting on it).
Source: SCE / TECH Clean CA
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.
How to claim it
- Pick a contractor enrolled in TECH Clean CA — ask directly, and keep calling around if they don't know the program
- Get your quote in writing before work starts
- Your contractor submits the rebate paperwork on your behalf — you usually don't file anything yourself
- The rebate is typically applied as a discount on your invoice, not a mail-in check
Check current rebate amounts before signing a contract: SCE Rebates & Marketplace →
Heat Pump installers in Santa Monica
Real companies serving Santa Monica, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
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Common questions
How much is the Heat Pump rebate in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica is SCE territory. SCE funds heat pump rebates through TECH Clean CA, with a base rebate around $3,100, higher in Disadvantaged Community or hard-to-reach areas, applied as a discount on your contractor's invoice.
Where do I find heat pump installers in Santa Monica?
Browse real, currently-reviewed installers near Santa Monica on our installer directory, or run our free assessment for a shortlist matched to your project.
Next steps
View all Santa Monica rebate programs → or check the official SCE rebate programs → for the current source of truth.