Are you a contractor looking to bring more value to your customers while supporting energy-efficient upgrades? TECH Clean California is offering generous incentives for contractors who install heat pump water heaters. Here's how you can get started—and what rewards you and your customers can expect.
Incentives Available
Contractors enrolled in TECH Clean California can access significant incentives for installing heat pump water heaters:
- Northern California: Incentives start at $1,100 for unitary heat pump water heaters
- Southern California: Incentives start at $3,100 for unitary heat pump water heaters
- Additional opportunities exist for central systems and commercial projects
- Bonus “kicker” incentives are available for meeting specific requirements (see below)
How to Get Started
To begin offering these incentives, follow these steps:
1. Get Certified
Become a TECH Clean California-certified contractor.
👉 Register here: switchison.org/contractors/tech-clean-california
2. Complete Required Training
Contractors must attend training through both TECH Clean California and the ENERGY STAR® Heat Pump Water Heater Manufacturer Action Council (ESMAC).
📝 Enroll via the Switch Is On Contractor Training Hub:
Training Hub Events
Training requirements:
- At least one team member must complete the training and the post-training survey to begin offering incentives.
- All installers on a TECH-submitted project must complete:
- This training, or
- A TECH-approved manufacturer training, or
- A state-certified apprenticeship program
Find approved options in the TECH Contractor Knowledge Base.
3. Watch the Onboarding Video
Visit the AEA Electrification Knowledge Hub and watch the required video titled:
"Key Requirements for Heat Pump Water Heater Projects"
This additional step is essential for full onboarding.
Bonus Incentive Opportunities
Boost your customers’ savings with additional “kicker” incentives for qualifying installations:
- ✅ Units using refrigerants with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 150 or less
- ✅ Units with a storage capacity of 55 gallons or more
- ✅ Electrical upgrade incentives for residential unitary systems
Becoming a certified contractor with TECH Clean California not only benefits your business—it helps more Californians make the switch to clean, energy-efficient technology. Get started today and lead the charge toward a more sustainable future!