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Clean Heating Efficiently with Electric Technology (Clean HEET) Program
Grants for homeowners to replace wood-burning heaters with electric heat pumps.
Program Overview
The Clean HEET Program was developed by the Air District to reduce wintertime wood smoke pollution and improve air quality by incentivizing Bay Area homeowners to replace their existing, operational, freestanding wood stoves or wood-burning fireplace inserts with electric heat pumps.
Up to $2 million in funding is available for the Clean HEET Program. Individual awards range from $3,000 - $10,500 for one stove/insert and $6,000 - $13,500 for two stoves/inserts.
All Bay Area homeowners are eligible to apply. Projects located in areas most impacted by air pollution will be prioritized first due to limited funding. Homeowners in West Oakland, East Oakland, Richmond-San Pablo, and Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco are especially encouraged to apply.
The program does not provide reimbursement for work already performed.
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How to Apply
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Review the Program Guidelines, Terms, and Conditions to learn more about eligibility and how to complete an application.
Applications are now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been awarded.
The Air District will review applications for eligibility based on the priorities described in the program guidelines. The Air District will notify applicants of whether their application was approved for funding, rejected, or placed on a waitlist within 30 days of the receipt of a complete application.
Basic Rules
- Only existing wood stoves or wood-burning fireplace inserts are eligible.
Device must be indoor, operational, manufactured before 2020, and burn wood for heating purposes. No open-hearth fireplaces or cooking appliances. - Only electric heat pumps qualify as replacement devices.
No electric/gas fireplaces, air conditioners, portable devices, or electric/gas furnaces. - Applicants must receive written approval from the Air District prior to starting their projects.
Projects that have started (e.g., placing an order or deposit) prior to receiving Air District approval do not qualify for funding. - Upon approval, existing wood-burning devices must be permanently destroyed (decommissioned) and scrapped at a recycler. Projects replacing wood-burning fireplace inserts must also permanently disable the fireplace.
- The applicant must be the legal homeowner and provide a completed W-9 form.
- Project work must be completed by a California licensed contractor.
- Building permit and inspection required.
- Project work must be completed within 4 months of approval to proceed.
Complete information is available in the Program Guidelines, Terms, and Conditions document (also in Resources section on this page).
Funding Overview
| Wood-burning Device | Manufacture Year | Maximum Funding |
| First Device | 2014 and earlier | $6,500 |
| 2015-2019 |
$3,000 | |
| Second Device, if applicable | 2019 and earlier | +$3,000 |
| Plus-up Funding for qualifying low-income participants | - | +$4,000 |
Resources
- Program Guidelines, Terms, and Conditions
- Program Fact Sheet
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Online System User Guide
- Contractor Certification Form
- Contractor Information Sheet
- Project Photo Guide
- IRS W-9 Form
Additional Opportunities for Funding
There are many programs available that provide rebates for energy-saving appliances and general home electrification/weatherization, comprehensive project management assistance for low-income community members, and more. Offers vary by location. To learn about additional resources and assistance, please see the Other Opportunities for Green Home Upgrades document.
Learn More About Wood Smoke Pollution
- Check if today is a Spare the Air day
- Learn about the impacts of wood smoke pollution
- Learn about the Air District’s wood-burning regulation and compliance requirements
- File a wood smoke pollution complaint online
Last Updated: 9/20/2024