Rebate Extensions for Pinole Residents
The Pinole Pilot is not currently taking applications.
BayREN has sunset the rebates for Heat Pump Water Heaters and Heat Pumps. However, these rebates will be extended through June 30th 2024 for Pinole residents only to accommodate the recently launched Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate Program.
Review the BayREN rebate information, eligibility, and requirements below. Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate Program requirements can be found on the program webpage under "Program Eligibility." Please note: To be eligible for the Pinole Program it is required for the homeowner and/or contractor to fill out the online application, which is separate from the BayREN Home+ paperwork.
Get cash back on a high-efficiency, heat pump water heater when you work with a BayREN Participating Contractor. Combined with incentives for the contractor, switching to a new heat pump water heater is an economical and environmental choice.
Energy ratings (UEF — or Uniform Energy Factor) indicate how efficient the equipment is. The more efficient your equipment, the more energy you save and the lower your water heating costs will be.
See which upgrades qualify and how much you can earn, based on the energy efficiency of your new equipment:
| Heat Pump Water Heater Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|
|
Heat pump water heater (fuel substitution) Unified energy factor (UEF) ≥ 3.30 (All tank sizes). Must replace an existing non-electric system. |
$400 |
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Heat pump water heater Unified energy factor (UEF) ≥ 3.30 (All tank sizes) |
$250 |
|
Combustion Appliance Safety (CAS) test-out CAS test-out required if original unit shared an exhaust/flue pipe with a gas appliance that is left in operation. Not available as a standalone rebate. Only one per service address. |
$100 bonus rebate |
Please note:
- Some customers may be eligible for additional local incentives. Find additional incentives.
- Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate Program Incentives can be stacked with TECH California and BayREN Home+ rebates. Customers may also be eligible for Golden State Rebates.
Get cash back on a heat pump installation when you work with a BayREN Participating Contractor.
Energy ratings (AFUE for gas appliances, SEER for electric) indicate how efficient the equipment is. The more efficient your equipment, the more energy you save and the lower your heating and cooling costs will be.
See which upgrades qualify and how much you can earn, based on the energy efficiency of your new equipment:
| Heating and Cooling Upgrades | Rebates |
|---|---|
Heat Pump (Fuel Substitution)High efficiency heat pump ≥ 17 SEER, SEER2 16, HSPF 9.4, HSPF2 8.0 Must replace existing central natural gas furnace with ducted direct exchange (non mini-split) heat pump. Cannot replace an existing electric heating system. |
$400 |
|
Heat Pump Must replace entire load associated with electric heating system or heat pump. |
$250 |
|
Ductless Heat Pump (Fuel Substitution) High efficiency heat pump ≥ 17 SEER, SEER2 16, HSPF 9.4, HSPF2 8.0 Replace wall/floor furnace with a ductless mini-split heat pump. Cannot replace an existing electric heating system. |
$400 |
|
Combustion Appliance Safety (CAS) test-out CAS test-out required if original unit shared an exhaust/flue pipe with a gas appliance that is left in operation. Not available as a standalone rebate. Only one per service address. |
$100 bonus rebate |
Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate Program Incentives can be stacked with TECH California and BayREN Home+ rebates.
Eligibility
To review the rebates you must comply with the following rebate requirements. The Pinole Energy Enhancements program may have other requirements.
- Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and available for qualifying Bay Area residents with homes built in 2016 or earlier.
- Customers who receive only one, electric or gas, service from PG&E can apply for measures that correspond to the services received.
- Customers must complete eligible improvements with a BayREN Participating Contractor in order to receive a rebate (except for electrification appliance measures).
- Customer must not have previously received a rebate for the same product or equipment from more than one energy-efficiency program offering rebates, financing or other rebates funded with PG&E ratepayer dollars within the past three years for O&M measures and eight years for building shell, HVAC and water heating measures.
- One rebate is offered per heating/cooling system per address.
- Rebates are capped at $4,000 per eligible customer over an eight-year period. Individual measure rebates may not exceed the measure cost.
How to Apply
- Your BayREN Participating Contractor will assist you through the rebate process to make sure you get the best price on your projects.
- To get started, contact your Home Energy Advisor for information about qualifying projects. Then hire a BayREN Participating Contractor and get your project started!
- Your BayREN contractor will work with you to determine the scope and budget of your project. They will be able to tell you which rebates your project qualifies for.
- Your contractor will create documentation of your project before and after it is completed. Once the project is completed, the contractor will submit program documentation to BayREN on your behalf.
- After your documentation has been submitted, you can track the progress of your rebate online.