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Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Program
Did you know that conventional water heaters consume about 17-32% of a home's energy usage? However, heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are approximately 3x more efficient than their gas counterparts and they pose less of a safety risk in your home by eliminating the chance of gas leaks.
The Decarbonize Buildings pathway of the City's Climate Action Plan details measure B-3 'Incentivize replacement of gas appliances at end-of-life with electric appliances'. This measure highlights the need for replacing fossil-fuel powered appliances and equipment, which release greenhouse gases (GHGs), with electric alternatives, such as HPWHs.
To reduce the initial cost of heat pump technology, the City is providing a rebate for Solana Beach residents who purchase and install a heat pump water heater to replace their gas water heater.
Applications opened on January 5th, 2026 and are first come first serve. Water heater permits submitted from January 1st through June 30th, 2026 will be eligible for this program. To learn more about the permitting process, click here.
Residential Rebate:
Contractor Rebate:
$500 per HPWH installed. One per address allowed.
Learn more and apply:
- Can I stack this rebate with other incentives?
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Yes! This rebate may be stacked with others.
Please find other resources below:
CEA's Incentive Finder Tool
Golden State Rebates
he Switch Is On Incentive Finder - Why should I get a heat pump?
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Heat pumps are more energy efficient, save money, lower emissions, and increase the reliability of heat in your home. Learn more at the Switch is On and the California Heat Pump Partnership websites.
Also, check out these videos highlighting the benefit of heat pumps!