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Energy Smart Homes - Whole House Rebate - Single Family | The Switch Is On Incentive Finder

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California Energy Smart Homes (CAESH) pays single-family homeowners up to ~$5,500 to swap all four major gas appliances (furnace, water heater, stove, dryer) for electric. Base $4,250 + $1,000 infrastructure bonus + $250 heat pump dryer bonus. 2026 funding fully subscribed as of April 24, 2026 — new applicants go on a waitlist for the next round. No income limit. Layers with HEEHRA, federal IRA tax credits, and Golden State Rebates.
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Up to $5,500 (waitlisted 2026)
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Energy Smart Homes - Reembolso para toda la vivienda - Familia unifamiliar | Encuentra el incentivo con el Interruptor Encendido
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https://incentives.switchison.org/rebate-profile/energy-smart-homes-whole-house-rebate-single-family
⚠️ WAITLISTED as of April 24, 2026. California Energy Smart Homes (CAESH) 2026 funding is fully subscribed. New applications go on a waitlist for future funding rounds. If your project is already in process, email caenergysmarthomes@trccompanies.com for guidance. [Source: quitcarbon.com/help/caesh-update-april-2026 (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Last verified: 2026-05-17

What it is

California Energy Smart Homes (CAESH) pays you to swap gas appliances for electric ones in your single-family home. The "Whole House" path is the biggest payout — you must replace all four major gas systems at once.

How much you get (when funding reopens)

  • $4,250 — base whole-house alteration incentive
  • + $1,000 — electric infrastructure upgrade bonus (panel/wiring work)
  • + $250 — heat pump dryer bonus
  • Maximum: ~$5,500 per single-family home with all bonuses
Additional advanced-technology bonuses may apply. [Source: quitcarbon.com/help/caesh-update-april-2026 (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Who qualifies

  • Property type: Single-family homes, including duplexes, townhomes, and manufactured homes. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have a separate incentive — email the program directly.
  • Income: No income limit. Anyone with a qualifying property can apply.
  • Service area: California homes served by PG&E and other participating investor-owned utilities. The program is funded by utility ratepayers and overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission.
  • Who applies: Either the homeowner OR a participating contractor can submit. Most people go through a contractor.
[Source: caenergysmarthomes.com/alterations (accessed 2026-05-17)]

What you have to install

To get the whole-house rebate, all four must be installed:
  1. Heat pump space heating (replaces gas furnace)
  1. Heat pump water heater (replaces gas water heater)
  1. Electric or induction cooktop (replaces gas stove)
  1. Electric clothes dryer (replaces gas dryer)
Partial conversions don't qualify for this rebate.

How to apply

  1. Get on the waitlist now. Sign up at caenergysmarthomes.com for the quarterly newsletter so you hear when funding reopens.
  1. Find a participating contractor. The program publishes a list. Most homeowners work through a contractor, who handles paperwork.
  1. Plan the four upgrades together. This rebate is all-or-nothing — partial work won't qualify.
  1. Stack with other programs. CAESH is "layerable" — you can also claim TECH Clean California HEEHRA rebates (up to $8,000 for income-qualified households), federal IRA tax credits, and Golden State Rebates instant discounts. [Source: caenergysmarthomes.com (accessed 2026-05-17)]
  1. Submit the application with proof of installation, equipment specs, and invoices.

Common pitfalls

  • Funding runs out fast. 2026 funding was exhausted by April. If you wait, you may miss the next round too. Get on the list now.
  • All four appliances required. Skipping one (e.g., keeping the gas stove) disqualifies you.
  • Don't confuse with HEEHRA. TECH Clean California's HEEHRA program is a separate, income-qualified rebate (up to $8,000 for a heat pump). You can stack both, but they have different rules. See the TECH HEEHRA page in this directory.
  • Renters can't apply directly — the property owner must be involved.

Other rebates you can stack

If CAESH is waitlisted, these are still available in California right now:
  • TECH Clean California HEEHRA — up to $8,000 for heat pump HVAC, income-qualified
  • Golden State Rebates — instant rebates on heat pump water heaters ($700) and smart thermostats ($75)
  • PG&E rebates — various product-specific rebates
  • Federal IRA tax credits — 25C credit covers 30% of equipment cost, up to $2,000/year for heat pumps

Where to get help

Sources

Rebate offers and eligibility are subject to change. Confirm current amounts with the program before starting work.