South Coast AQMD Launches $21 Million GO ZERO Program

Rebates Now Available for Zero-Emission Heat Pumps for Homes and Businesses

DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Coast Air Quality Management District (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 technologies. 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.

GO ZERO includes:

• Rebates for Heat Pump Devices for Space and Water Heating: Available for single-family homes, multifamily buildings and small businesses.
• Incentives are available for two separate technologies: replacing traditional gas furnaces and central HVAC systems or replacing conventional gas or propane water heaters.
• Workforce (Installer) Training: Building a strong clean energy workforce for the future.
• Application Assistance: Available to help applicants maximize and combine program incentives for even more savings.

Funding is Limited
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.

South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov, download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.

SOURCE SOUTH COAST AQMD