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San Mateo and Santa Clara County households can save big on energy-efficient heating and cooling systems under new Heat Pump Access Program
Air Care Heating & Cooling, DG Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., and Fuse Service are partnering with Rewiring America to offer qualifying households a new heat pump HVAC system at a 20 percent discount.
Oct. 9, 2025—With federal tax credits for energy-efficient appliances set to expire by the end of the year and an additional limited-time discount available through a new program led by Rewiring America, now’s the time to act for San Mateo and Santa Clara County homeowners looking to upgrade their HVAC systems.
National electrification nonprofit Rewiring America and local contractors Air Care Heating & Cooling, DG Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., and Fuse Service announced the launch of their Heat Pump Access Program for San Mateo and Santa Clara County today. The program aims to provide households with ducted and ductless heat pumps at a significant 20 percent discount.
Rewiring America is also partnering with the local climate and environmental group, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet (Acterra), which will spearhead local activation efforts to promote the program among residents.
Interested households can also join a virtual drop-in session hosted by Rewiring America on Thursday, October 16, or Acterra’s Electrification 101 Workshop on Wednesday, October 22, to learn more about the South Bay Heat Pump Access Program.
The program is also designed to stack the federal, state, and local incentives to help San Mateo and Santa Clara residents save even more on the installation.
Households in Santa Clara and San Mateo that currently use inefficient electric resistance to heat their homes can save hundreds of dollars annually on energy bills by upgrading to a heat pump. Unlike other heating systems, heat pumps do double duty — also functioning as air conditioning, which is becoming increasingly necessary as summer temperatures continue to rise in the area.
While the program will continue to run through the new year, interested homeowners should apply to the program before Nov. 14 to take advantage of the federal tax credits that expire at the end of the year.
Why act now?
This is a rare moment for South Bay area residents to get a great deal on a heat pump, thanks to this program’s 20 percent discount, the additional federal incentives that will be expiring at the end of the year, and the fact that this program was designed to be compatible with additional state and local incentives like TECH Clean California. This means potentially thousands of dollars in savings on a new heat pump for participating homeowners.
Navigating these different incentives can be daunting to households. Rewiring America’s online calculator helps make that easier by offering a place to find all the incentives households might qualify for based on their size, income, and other factors.
How can households participate?
Households can determine their eligibility and learn more about the program here. We encourage households to sign up before Nov. 14 to take advantage of the federal tax credits and incentives like TECH Clean California, which are available while funds last. While the 20 percent discount will be available after Nov. 14, we cannot guarantee that households that register after this date will have their installations completed in time to qualify for the federal tax credits.
Who qualifies?
All interested homeowners residing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Homeowners with aging or malfunctioning units are especially encouraged to participate. A 10-15-year-old AC or a 15-20-year-old heating system is considered an aging unit.
“We at Rewiring America have designed a program that really makes upgrading to a heat pump now a no-brainer for those who’ve been considering it,” said Rahul Young, Head of Community Engagement, Rewiring America. “Thanks to our partnership with trusted local installers, our new Heat Pump Access Program will be able to offer households a 20 percent discount off market cost with the opportunity for even more savings by stacking the expiring federal tax credits and local incentives. This incredible offer, along with the expert guidance we’re providing households to help them navigate the process, means there’s never been a smarter time for households to make the switch to a heat pump.”
“Energy transformation is more than just a trend — it’s a necessity for a sustainable future,” said Joey Mangano, Owner of Air Care Heating & Cooling. Partnering with Rewiring America allows us to play a pivotal role in making all-electric living both accessible and affordable for families in our community. Through this collaboration, we’re not only advancing the shift to cleaner energy, but we’re also empowering households to take control of their energy future with smart, cost-saving solutions. Together, we’re helping to create a cleaner, more resilient economy for generations to come.”
“This partnership with Rewiring America represents a pivotal opportunity for our community to embrace clean energy technology while significant federal incentives are still available,” said Lauren Weston, Executive Director, Acterra. “By helping households install heat pumps before the December 2025 deadline, we're not just reducing our carbon footprint — we're demonstrating how accessible and practical the transition to sustainable home systems can be for everyday families.”
“Creating comfortable, energy-efficient living spaces is all we do. We achieve this with superior craftsmanship, unconditional integrity, and an insatiable need to find and use the most advanced HVAC solutions anywhere,” said Patrick McDermott, DG Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. “With more than 30 years of experience, our journey from legacy to conventional to modern approaches now leads us to electrification. This is our focus and why we're excited to be partnering with Rewiring America.”
For more information, please contact alana@rewiringamerica.org.
About Rewiring America
Rewiring America is focused on making American households the center of a clean, resilient energy future. We bring together policymakers, industry partners, and community leaders to accelerate that mission. By shaping rules and incentives, creating purchasing power at the block, town, and city levels, and connecting industry to communities ready to go electric, we’ll make clean, homegrown energy the easy, affordable norm for every American.
About Air Care
Air Care has been a locally owned heating and air conditioning business located in San Jose, CA, since 2013. Our team is committed to serving our local communities, homes, and businesses with integrity and expertise. We value you, our customers, and we strive for your continued satisfaction!
About DG Heating & Air Conditioning
DG Heating & Air Conditioning, an HVAC company, is honest, dependable, and here for all of your home and business heating and cooling needs in San Jose. Unlike other companies, we put communication and friendliness at the forefront of our business and strive to impress our customers with every step of the service experience. Our goal is to provide quality services from friendly professionals in an efficient, affordable, and honest manner. When you choose our team, you’re choosing the best—and we’ll settle for nothing less.
About Fuse Service
From HVAC to electrical, and from plumbing to refrigeration, Fuse Service can improve your life in hundreds of ways imaginable. We have been servicing San Jose and surrounding areas since 2017, and in these years, our company has grown from a tiny appliance repair business to one of the biggest service providers in the Bay Area.
About Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet
Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet (acterra.org) is a San Francisco Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Palo Alto that brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. Through education and policy advocacy, Acterra helps accelerate the beneficial electrification of homes, businesses, and transportation, supports more climate-friendly food choices such as plant-forward diets and reduced food waste, and empowers youth to better understand and act on the climate crisis.
