C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network), 3CE (Central Coast Community Energy), and TECH Clean California are offering generous incentives for residents who upgrade their natural gas furnace or water heaters to high-efficiency, all-electric heat pumps. These programs can be combined with Federal tax credits for massive savings that can lead to lower energy bills, more comfortable homes, and reduced carbon emissions.
Heat pumps are about three times more efficient than their natural gas counterparts and have the added benefit of increased safety by removing natural gas combustion from the home. Additionally, a heat pump that replaces a central furnace also adds air conditioning to the home in one appliance, as HVAC heat pumps provide both heating and cooling.
