Glendale, CA · CA Lic. #1117982
Rebates and rules, before you replace
Glendale HVAC rebates can help eligible homeowners pay for a qualifying heat pump. Cool Climate explains the current incentives, the code requirements and the equipment choices before you plan a replacement.
Glendale heat pump rebates and rules
Glendale Water & Power offers residential rebates to its customers. Replacing gas or gas/electric HVAC with an ENERGY STAR heat pump can qualify for $1,000 per ton, up to $5,000. Replacing an existing heat pump can qualify for $500 per ton, up to $2,500.
Glendale’s reach code covers AC installs, alterations and replacements in single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes. It calls for a heat pump or a new AC with efficiency upgrades; repairs are exempt. State approval decides when it takes effect.
Outside Glendale?
Other utilities
Customers of SCE, LADWP, Burbank Water and Power or Pasadena Water and Power should check their own utility’s current programs. We can help you look.
Programs can change — checked October 2026.
Four things to know
GWP residential rebates
A paired panel upgrade can add $1,000. Apply within 12 months of purchase. GWP allows one heat pump rebate per story (or per room for ductless) every 10 years.
Reach code exceptions
Exceptions cover limited panel capacity and heat pumps oversized by more than 12,000 Btu/h. The start date waits for the Building Standards Commission and Energy Commission.
Permits and verification
Replacing home HVAC equipment needs a permit, and most homes also need independent HERS/ECC verification of set energy-code items.
New A2L refrigerants
New systems now use lower-GWP refrigerants such as R-454B and R-32. EPA sets the transition dates and has revised some, so we confirm what applies.
How it works
- Review your current systemFirst, tell us about your heating and cooling equipment and your utility.
- Check equipment and eligibilityNext, we discuss replacements, the rules that apply and any rebates.
- Plan the workThen, we handle the install, the permit and HERS/ECC verification.
Questions we hear often
Do I get $1,000 per ton for any heat pump?
No. That GWP rebate is for ENERGY STAR heat pumps that replace gas or gas/electric HVAC, up to $5,000.
What if I already have a heat pump?
Replacing it may qualify for $500 per ton, up to $2,500. GWP decides eligibility under its current rules.
Does Glendale require a heat pump for every AC replacement?
No. The code also allows a new AC with efficiency upgrades, and it has exceptions. Its start date waits for state approval.
Do older systems need a refrigerant change now?
No. Existing systems can still be serviced with compatible refrigerant. The new rules apply to new systems.
Check your options
Share your equipment and your utility, so we can review the rules and possible rebates.
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