{
  "page": "https://instabids.ai/us/rebates/states/california/heat-pump-water-heater",
  "skillVersion": "3.0.26",
  "programs": [
    {
      "program": "Home Performance Program (SMUD)",
      "agency": "SMUD",
      "who_for": "Resident or homeowner must an active SMUD customer with an active SMUD account.",
      "pays_for": "qualifying heat pump water heaters",
      "amount": "Up to a $4,000 rebate on qualifying heat pump water heaters (subject to availability of funding).",
      "status": "open",
      "status_quote": "Your contractor will provide the rebate application for your signature and submit the rebate for you.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-11-06",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://www.smud.org/Rebates-and-Savings-Tips/Rebates-for-My-Home/Home-Appliances-and-Electronics-Rebates",
      "source_url": "https://www.smud.org/Rebates-and-Savings-Tips/Rebates-for-My-Home/Home-Appliances-and-Electronics-Rebates"
    },
    {
      "program": "Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program (PG&E)",
      "agency": "Pacific Gas and Electric Company",
      "who_for": "Participants must live in a house, mobile home or apartment that is at least five years old. Income must meet the following guidelines.",
      "pays_for": "Upgrade or repair heat pump water heaters, furnaces, lighting—even refrigerators.",
      "amount": "Amount not stated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (read 2026-11-06)",
      "status": "open",
      "status_quote": "The online application only takes a few minutes to complete. No proof of income is necessary to apply and your answers will be kept confidential.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-11-06",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://www.pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/energy-saving-programs/energy-savings-assistance-program.html",
      "source_url": "https://www.pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/energy-saving-programs/energy-savings-assistance-program.html"
    },
    {
      "program": "Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program (SCE)",
      "agency": "Southern California Edison",
      "who_for": "Be a homeowner or renter who receives electric services through a residential meter",
      "pays_for": "",
      "amount": "Amount not stated by Southern California Edison (read 2026-11-02)",
      "status": "open",
      "status_quote": "You will need to log into My Account or Register for an account if you don’t have one.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-11-02",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://www.sce.com/save-money/income-qualified-programs/energy-savings-assistance-program",
      "source_url": "https://www.sce.com/save-money/income-qualified-programs/energy-savings-assistance-program"
    },
    {
      "program": "Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit",
      "agency": "Internal Revenue Service (IRS)",
      "who_for": "You may claim the energy efficient home improvement credit for improvements to your main home. Your main home is generally where you live most of the time.\nFor the energy efficiency home improvement credit, the home must be:\nLocated in the United States\nAn existing home that you improve or add onto, not a new home\nIn most cases, the home must be your primary residence (where you live the majority of the year). You can't claim the credit if you're a landlord or other property owner who doesn't live in the home.",
      "pays_for": "electric or natural gas heat pump water heater",
      "amount": "$2,000 per year for qualified heat pumps, water heaters, biomass stoves or biomass boilers",
      "status": "ended",
      "status_quote": "The credit is allowed for property placed in service through December 31, 2025.",
      "status_as_of": "2026-10-21",
      "individual_apply": "yes",
      "apply_url": "https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i5695",
      "source_url": "https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i5695"
    }
  ],
  "byState": []
}