HVAC permit requirements depend on the jurisdiction and project scope. California installations also need to meet applicable building, mechanical and energy requirements. HECO can help identify the permit path for the specific property and scope before work begins.
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Clear filtersRebates and incentives may be available depending on the property address, utility, customer type, equipment and current program funding. HECO can help identify programs to review, and customers should verify final eligibility with the official program administrator before relying on a rebate amount.
As of September 2026, SMUD advertises rebates up to $3,000 for qualifying heat pump heating and cooling systems, subject to equipment requirements, participating-contractor rules, customer and property eligibility, documentation and available funding. Program details can change. Do not select equipment or sign a project solely from a remembered rebate amount. HECO participates in the SMUD Contractor Network and can review the current pathway, but SMUD makes the final eligibility and payment decision.
California's Home Energy Rating System uses independent verification for certain energy-code measures. Depending on the project, tests may address items such as duct leakage, airflow or refrigerant charge. The California Energy Commission states that properly permitted work triggers any required HERS testing and that the contractor should explain the requirements. The exact measures depend on the scope, equipment and jurisdiction; the permit record controls rather than a general website answer.
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