Home heating, including water heat usage, may account for most of the energy use in your home. Upgrading your heating and/or water heating system can help you save energy, which may also help you save money.
Liberty is offering financial incentives for residential customers who upgrade their existing electric heating or water heating systems to more energy efficient heat pumps. Heat pump systems offer numerous benefits. In addition to energy savings, heat pumps also provide both heating and cooling to keep your home comfortable throughout the year.
But before upgrading your heating system, you may want to consider whether your home is properly weatherized with necessary improvements such as insulation and air sealing measures.
Applicants must be current Liberty residential customers billed under the Residential (Domestic) Service (D1) Customer Types.
Landlords who own rental properties served by Liberty and meet the following criteria are also eligible to apply.
Residential new construction projects may qualify for rebates if installing a heat pump and/or heat pump water heater that exceeds current California Energy Code minimums. Please contact CAenergyefficiency@libertyutilities.com for more information.
The new equipment can be either an air source or ground source heat pump for heating/cooling, or an air source unit for water heating.
The new equipment must be purchased within 90 days of applying for the Residential Heat Pump Incentive Program. Applicants are encouraged to apply prior to their purchase/install to meet program qualifications and guidelines.
Heating/cooling heat pump incentives are tiered by the system type, the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), and the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) ratings.
The maximum rebate for a heating/cooling heat pump is up to $4,000.
Heat pump water heaters Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) must be greater than 3.3.
| Measure | Unit | Incentive | |
| Replace Heat Pump water heater with Heat Pump >3.3 UEF | Each | $400 | |
| Replace Electric Water Heater with Heat Pump >3.3UEF | Each | $900 | |
| Smart Thermostat* | Each | $60 | |
| Tier 1 | |||
Ductless Unit | SEER rating >=16 and <=18 OR SEER2 rating >=15.2 and <=16.9 | Ton | $150 |
Room Unit | SEER rating >=16 and <=18 OR SEER2 rating >=15.2 and <=16.9 | Ton | $425 |
Heat Pump/AC | SEER rating >=16 and <=18 OR SEER2 rating >=15.2 and <=16.9 | Ton | $300 |
| Tier 2 | |||
Ductless Unit | SEER rating >18 OR SEER2 >16.9 | Ton | $400 |
Room Unit | SEER rating >18 OR SEER2 >16.9 | Ton | $675 |
Heat Pump/AC | SEER rating >18 OR SEER2 >16.9 | Ton | $800 |
*Smart thermostat incentives are available with an HVAC heat pump upgrade and are not standalone.
One rebate per system or unit replaced is available per service address.
Available funding for incentives is limited and subject to change by Liberty at any time.
Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Heat pumps must be installed by an California licensed contractor with one of the following active licenses:
Applicants will be required to provide:
Additional information for the pre-existing and new equipment may also be required, such as unit make and model numbers and the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) number. Applicants may apply prior to purchase/install and will be required to provide these details once completed. Please proceed to the application portal to learn more and apply.
Please contact Liberty at CAEnergyEfficiency@LibertyUtilities.com with any questions.
Customers can apply online via the PowerClerk portal.
Not sure where to start? Sign up for a home energy audit to identify energy saving opportunities in your home and learn about more ways you can save.
If a customer is participating in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program, they should sign up for the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program. Through the ESA Program, customers may qualify for energy efficient home improvements, which may include weatherization measures and/or heat pumps.
Commercial customers can access similar rebates through Liberty’s existing Commercial Incentives Program.