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Go Zero and Other Incentive Programs

Incentive Programs for Zero-Emission Space and Water Heating Appliances

South Coast AQMD proposed Go Zero pilot incentive program for zero-NOx emission space and water heating appliances Coming Soon!

South Coast AQMD's Governing Board approved funding Go Zero, a zero-emission pilot incentive program for residents and small businesses to adopt zero-NOx emission space and water heating appliances, with 21 million dollars. Elements of the program will include:

  • Rebates for single family, multifamily, and small businesses

  • Installer training

  • Outreach and application assistance, with an emphasis on overburdened communities

For further information on Go Zero click here.

In addition, the following incentives are available for heat pumps, and some may be layered together:

  • HEEHRA, launched in November 2024, provides household incomes between 80% and 150% area median income (AMI) up to $4,000
    • Households with incomes less than 80% AMI are eligible for up to $8,000
    • Find out eligibility by using the pre-screening tool here
  • Federal IRA Tax Credits provide up to $2,000 for heat pumps, more information here
  • TECH Clean California provides $1,500 for heat pump HVAC, more information here
  • Comfortably California provides incentives for heat pump HVAC, more information here
  • Golden State Rebates provides incentives for heat pump water heating, more information here
  • Many local/utility incentives are available, with more information on the Switch is On website
  • Upcoming South Coast AQMD Go Zero rebates will provide $1,500-$3,000 for heat pump HVAC and $1,000-$2000 for water heating, along with application assistance and installer training

Incentive Stacking Example - HVAC

HEEHRA

$4,000

IRA Tax Credit

$2,000

TECH Clean CA

$1,500

Go Zero

$1,500

Total starts at $9,000

  • Plus other incentives from local, utility, etc.
  • Additional funding for income-qualified: +$4,000 HEEHRA +$1,500 Go Zero

Starts at $14,500 for some income-qualified

Emily Yen
EYen@aqmd.gov
(909) 396-3206

South Coast Air Quality Management District

21865 Copley Dr, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

909-396-2000

 

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