Step 1
Install your new appliance and ensure all permitting is finalized
Electrify Your Home
Reminder: Eligibility is changing October 1, 2026. Please see the eligibility tab for details.
Overview
3CE’s Electrify Your Ride Program offers rebates to support electrification of your transport. Whether you’re purchasing an electric vehicle, installing an EV charger, or preparing your home or business for charging, rebates are available to help you make the switch.
Rebates are available for electric vehicles, Level 2 and Level 3 (DCFC) EV chargers, and electrical work related to charger installation.
Electrify Your Home Walkthrough
Step 2
Collect all necessary documentation (see documentation checklist)
Step 3
Complete the Electrify Your Home application on 3CE’s website*
Review Phase
Allow time for 3CE staff to review your application
Step 4
Receive your Electrify Your Home rebate check in the mail!
Who Qualifies For Rebates?
Rebates are available to 3CE residential customers who are replacing existing fossil-fuel or wood-burning appliances with heat-pump or fully electric alternatives, or who are replacing an eligible cooktop/range with an induction model.
Applications for Heat-Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) and HP HVAC units installed between June 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
Applications for Heat-Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) and HP HVAC unit installations between August 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 can be submitted either:
- By September 30, 2026 for the program design and under the terms and conditions relevant at the time of application submission.
- Or between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027 for the program design and under the terms and conditions that are relevant at the time of application submission.
Applications for induction cooktops/ranges and portable heat-pump space conditioners installed between October 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
Applications for induction cooktops/ranges and portable heat-pump space conditioners installed between August 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 can be submitted either:
- By September 30, 2026 for the program design and under the terms and conditions relevant at the time of application submission.
- Or between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027 for the program design and under the terms and conditions that are relevant at the time of application submission.
Applications are processed in the order they are received and are subject to available funding. 3CE reserves the right to change program design, including eligibility and rebates, at any time. Please read the program Terms and Conditions for full details.
Program design is expected to change on October 1, 2026. 3CE will provide more information on the website in late September 2026.
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Customer Eligibility
- Must be a residential customer (rebates are not available for commercial or industrial businesses)
- Applications may be completed by homeowners, renters, property managers or contractors
- Customer must be enrolled in 3CE electricity services
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Project Eligibility
- Project must be appropriately permitted by the relevant jurisdiction. Installation and permits must be complete and finalized before applying for a rebate
- Installation must be completed between June 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026
- Rebates available for single- and multifamily projects
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Contractor Eligibility
- Qualifying projects must be installed by contractors with relevant California State Licensing Board (CSLB) licenses.
- All subcontractors must follow the same program requirements
Appliance Eligibility
Heat-Pump Water Heaters (HPWH)
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Qualifying units must use heat-pump technology as the primary heat source, be fully electric, and must be ENERGY STAR® certified.
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No restriction based on capacity, efficiency, tank size, or configuration (unitary/split)
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Heat-pump unit must replace a natural gas or propane appliance
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One rebate per HPWH unit. Limit one HPWH rebate per electric account per fiscal year
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Can be paired with the “Pre-Wiring” rebate
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Proof of permitting required
Heat-Pump Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HP HVAC)
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Project must be appropriately permitted by the relevant jurisdiction. Installation and permits must be complete and finalized before applying for a rebate
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Installation must be completed between June 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026
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Rebates available for single- and multifamily projects
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Qualifying residences include:
- Single-family homes (fewer than five units)
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Mobile or manufactured homes
- Condominiums
- Multifamily units (five or more units)
Induction Cooktop/Range
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Qualifying projects must be installed by contractors with relevant California State Licensing Board (CSLB) licenses.
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All subcontractors must follow the same program requirements
Portable HP Space Conditioner (HPSC)
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Qualifying projects must be installed by contractors with relevant California State Licensing Board (CSLB) licenses.
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All subcontractors must follow the same program requirements
Pre-Wiring
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Qualifying projects must be installed by contractors with relevant California State Licensing Board (CSLB) licenses.
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All subcontractors must follow the same program requirements
Income-Qualified Incentive Eligibility
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Market Rate
- All eligible applicants
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Income Qualified – Single-family
- Enrolled in CARE or FERA (below 200% federal poverty level)Applicant may provide tax documentation disclosing household size and annual gross income. If applicant’s income is below the household size thresholds below, they may qualify for Income-Qualified rebates
- See “Income-Qualified Thresholds” table below for household size and income levels
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Income Qualified – Multifamily
- Must provide one of the following documents: Welfare Tax Exemption, Low-Income Housing Regulatory Agreement and Recorded Deed-Restricted or Resale Restrictions agreement
- Alternatively, if the property manager believes the development is serving low-income or underserved community members, they may request an exception and present evidence of some kind that to warrant the exception. This may include but is not limited to income verification of the residence, CARE/FERA enrollment of residence, location in registered Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) area.
| Number of Persons in Household | Income Qualified – 200% Federal Poverty Level for the 48 Contiguous States, 2024 (gross annual income) |
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| 1 | $30,120 |
| 2 | $40,880 |
| 3 | $51,640 |
Rebates
Single-family Rebate Amounts
| Equipment | Standard | Income Qualified | Rebate Limit per Fiscal Year |
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| Heat Pump Water Heater | $1000 | $1500 | 1 project per site |
| Heat Pump HVAC | $2000 | $3500 | 1 project per site |
| Induction Cooktop | $300 | $500 | 1 project per site |
| Portable Heat Pump | $150 | $200 | 1 project per site |
| Pre-Wire | $1000 | $100 | 1 project per site |
Multifamily Rebate Amounts (Rebate limit per project: $100,000)
| Equipment | Standard | Income Qualified |
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| Heat Pump Water Heater | $1000 | $1500 |
| Heat Pump HVA | $2000 | $3000 |
| Induction Cooktop | $300 | $500 |
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Additional Programs
3CE Customers may be eligible for additional rebates. Customers may combine 3CE’s rebate with other rebates, up to 100% of project cost. Click the icons to learn more!
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TECH Clean California
Statewide program that provides rebates for single- and multifamily heat-pump water heaters and heat-pump HVAC systems when replacing fossil-fueled appliances.
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Energy-smart Homes Program
Statewide program that provides incentives to fully electrify existing and new construction
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Golden State Rebates
Statewide program that provides rebates for single-family heat-pump water heater installations.
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HEERA
Statewide program administered through TECH Clean California to provide enhanced incentives for income qualified applicants.
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3C-REN
Provides rebates for residents of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Venture Counties to install heat-pump water heaters and heat-pump HVAC systems.
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SLO Air Pollution Control District
Rebates for residents of San Luis Obispo County replacing uncertified wood-burning stoves.
Ready to apply? Access the application below.
Note: To apply, you must be a 3CE customer. If you are not sure if you receive Central Coast Community Energy’s services, please call 1-877-455-2223 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday to speak with a Local Customer Service Representative.
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Please ensure that the “Applicant Name” is the name of the 3CE customer that completed their home electrification project.
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You will be asked to enter information and upload documents related to yourself and your appliance purchase(s). Before applying, please check the Document Checklist to get all of the required information ready.
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After you submit, you will receive an email confirmation that 3CE has received your application. All further communication will come from programs@3ce.org
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Please allow up to 60 days for 3CE to review your application.
Please note: You cannot save and return to this application once you begin. If you leave this application before it is complete, you will have to start over.