Central Natural Gas Furnace Rebates

Rebate Information

The energy efficiency of a natural gas central furnace is measured by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating.

Depending on where you live and the overall size of a properly sized and installed central natural gas furnace of 92% AFUE (or greater), an energy efficient natural gas furnace will use about 20% less energy than a standard model (80 AFUE).

REBATE - $200 per ENERGY STAR® qualified Central Natural Gas Furnace*
- * An AFUE rating of 92% or greater is needed to qualify. Not all ENERGY STAR labeled units qualify for an SDG&E rebate.
Complete list of central natural gas furnaces that qualify under our program guidelines (xls) *

About Central Furnace Heating Systems

Central furnace heating systems usually have a furnace, an air distribution system and the controls. Your furnace burns fuel – typically natural gas – to create heat, which is then transferred to air and distributed through a duct system. Older forced air furnaces as well as, wall, room, and floor furnaces have energy wasting standing pilot lights instead of the newer electronic ignition systems that are available today.

HVAC	Central A/C	Split Systems: EER >=13 SEER >= 16 Package systems: EER >= 12 SEER >= 14	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	For a list of qualified products, go to the Consortium for Energy Efficiency product directory , click on Air Conditioners, then in the “CEE Tier” enter “Residential Advanced Tier 3” for CAC Split Systems, and "Residential Tier 2" for CAC Package Systems and ASHPs. Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
	Air Source Heat Pumps	Split Systems: HSPF >= 8.5 EER >= 12.5 SEER >= 15 Package systems: HSPF >= 8 EER >= 12 SEER >= 14	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	For a list of qualified products, go to the Consortium for Energy Efficiency product directory , click on Air Conditioners, then in the “CEE Tier” enter “Residential Advanced Tier 3” for CAC Split Systems, and "Residential Tier 2" for CAC Package Systems and ASHPs. Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
	Natural Gas or Propane Furnace	AFUE >= 95	30% of cost, up to $1,500²	For a list of qualifying products go to the Gas Appliance Manufacturing Association Not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
Solar Energy Systems	Solar Water Heating	At least half of the energy generated by the “qualifying property” must come from the sun. Homeowners may only claim spending on the solar water heating system property, not the entire water heating system of the household. The credit is not available for expenses for swimming pools or hot tubs. The water must be used in the dwelling. The system must be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).	30% of cost	All ENERGY STAR solar water heaters qualify for the tax credit. Use IRS Form 5695 Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.