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Heat Pump Incentives Expand
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Executive Summary
Bay Area and Modoc County programs offer grants and rebates to replace wood-burning devices with electric heat pumps to cut smoke and emissions.
- Bay Area Air District Clean HEET grants range from $1,000 to $10,500 for homeowners replacing wood-burning devices
- Applications are first come, first served and the Bay Area deadline is July 14 at 5 p.m.
- The program is funded by an EPA Targeted Airshed Grant with matching district funds
- Modoc County offers AB 617 incentives for replacing wood or pellet stoves, inserts, and fireplaces with cleaner heating
- Modoc County residents may receive up to $7,000 depending on income and community status
- Heat pump installs usually take one to three days and reimbursement is not available for work already done
- Both programs aim to reduce wood smoke pollution and improve air quality in California communities
Quick Facts
- What: Grants and rebates to replace wood devices with heat pumps
- Where: Bay Area and Modoc County California
- Why: To cut wood smoke pollution and improve air quality
- Who: Bay Area and Modoc County air districts and homeowners
- When: Applications are open now with July 14 Bay Area deadline

