South Coast AQMD has launched its $21 million GO ZERO Pilot Incentive Program designed to help residents and businesses switch to cleaner, zero-emission space and water heating heat pumps. These technologies are up to 3-4 times more efficient than traditional gas systems and can help reduce your energy use and lower utility bills. Heat pumps work like a twoway air conditioner, providing both heating and cooling; meaning they can replace your traditional gas furnace and air conditioning unit (HVAC system) with one efficient appliance.

GO ZERO includes:
• Rebates for Heat Pump Devices for Space and Water Heating: Available for single-family homes, multifamily buildings, and small businesses.
• Incentives Available for Two Separate Technologies: Replacing traditional gas furnaces or water heaters.
• Workforce (Installer) Training: Building a strong clean energy workforce for the future. In-person and hybrid training sessions will begin Fall 2025.
• Application Assistance: Available to help applicants maximize and combine program incentives for even more savings.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last. Rebates typically range from $1,000 to $2,000 per heat pump, with up to $3,000 available for homes in overburdened communities and $4,000 for small businesses. To address affordability, 75% of the program’s funding for homes is designated to benefit overburdened communities.

To qualify for the GO ZERO rebates, the newly installed unit must be a heat pump that replaces a gas or propane unit (furnace, water heater).

To stay updated on the GO ZERO incentive program, sign up for South Coast AQMD eNewsletter and check the box for GO ZERO: www.aqmd.gov/sign-up.

Learn more about the program at www.aqmd.gov/gozero.