Last Update: 04/05/2026 at 2:50 PM EST

Heat Pump Incentives Expand

Coverage from SierraDailyNews.com, Times Herald Online, and others

Articles

5

Latest Article

02/04

Active Days

15

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

Coverage Timeline: 15 Days

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Featured Article

Times Herald Online / Janis Mara 01-21-2026
Bay Area Air District opens Clean HEET grants to replace wood burning devices with electric heat pumps in the Bay Area, deadline July 14.

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SierraDailyNews.com / Ruth Dike 01-29-2026
Modoc County residents can apply for a state funded AB 617 Wood Smoke Reduction Program to replace wood burning devices with electric heating options including heat pumps in Modoc County, California, with funding limited and on a first come first served basis.

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The Cool Down / Mike Taylor 02-03-2026
San Jose City Council approves a 100000 heat pump incentive program in December in San Jose, California.
The Vacaville Reporter / Janis Mara 01-21-2026
Bay Area Air District opens Clean HEET grant applications to replace wood burning heating devices with electric heat pumps.

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Alameda Post 02-04-2026
1-888-Heat-Pumps expands into Alameda to help residents save on heating and cooling costs with lower electricity rates and rebates.