Incentives Are Going Fast

If You've Been Thinking About an Upgrade, Act Now

In the last three months statewide incentives for heat pump water heaters and heat pump HVAC systems have run out. Federal HEEHRA incentives for heat pump HVAC systems ($8K & $4K) have paused but will restart soon and are likely to get reserved quickly. Act now and submit a 3C-REN interest form to start planning!

Key things to know:

3C-REN incentives average $500–$6,000 depending on the project.
Our incentives can stack with other programs (that have not run out of funds yet): HEEHRA, Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), and Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE).
Incentives are accessed through 3C-REN-enrolled contractors, who navigate the programs, so you don't have to.

—> See the full list of incentive programs at the bottom of this email.

3C-REN Concierge Service

Want a hand uncovering the many incentives and rebates available to you? Our concierge can assist residents in the tri-county region of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. (Available in English and Spanish.)

Call our Concierge

(805) 767-1204

During business hours Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm

info@3c-ren.org

Email Our Concierge

For Ventura County

Residents in Ventura County can get additional assistance in planning for energy upgrades from Clean Power Alliance (CPA). They can be reached at (866) 319-4488 and EnergyTeam@cleanpoweralliance.org or online chat on the CPA website.

Resident Learning Center

We invite you to learn more through our video recording library, which hosts a collection of topics on water heaters, pool pumps, home electrification, and more. Check out our latest addition—Heat Pumps: Finding HVAC Experts & Unlocking Rebates.

Visit our Learning Center

Events for the Curious Homeowner

3C-REN hosts trainings and events weekly for folks in the building industry—but they contain such a wealth of information that homeowners often find them valuable too. We've curated a list of the upcoming industry events that you might want to check out:

April 8: Interested in learning how to avoid costly panel upgrades? Check out: Panel Detectives—Electrical Panel Assessments for Heat Pump Installers.
April 24: Higher Performance Residential Remodels
May 6: Electrification Products for the Central Coast Climate
May 8: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About EV's (But Were Afraid to Ask)
May 16: All Electric ADU's
May 29: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems

Earth Day Events in the Tri-Counties

Come celebrate with 3C-REN at an Earth Day event near you. We will be at tables staffed by the Sustainability teams from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Get inspired and learn about everyday actions you can take to make a difference in your community and for our planet.

Thousand Oaks Arbor Earth Day—April 19th, Thousand Oaks Community Center Park
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival—April 26th and 27th, Alameda Park
Chumash Earth Day—May 3rd, Kitiyepumu Park

Incentives in Bloom This Spring

Tri-County residents can combine these incentives and rebates for ultimate savings! The only ones that can't be used together are 3C-REN, Golden State Rebates and CA Energy Smart Homes (as noted below).

Inflation Reduction Act HEEHRA Rebates

A heat pump HVAC rebate administered through TECH Clean California

Amount: Up to $8,000 for under 80% Area Median Income (AMI) and $4,000 for 80–150% AMI

Region: California, re-opening in the coming weeks

3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network)

Incentives for home upgrades that save energy, e.g. heat pump projects

Amount: Based on projected energy savings, could be anywhere from $500 to $6,000, or more for equity-incentives

Region: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties

*Can't be combined with Golden State Rebates or CA Energy Smart Homes

~~TECH Clean California~~

~~Incentives for heat pump water heater and HVAC projects~~

~~Amount:~~ ~~$1,000~~–~~$3,100~~