No, this program is for City of San Diego Residents.

Each City, County, or State was eligible to receive their own grant which could be used for a variety of programs. This program is what the City of San Diego has chosen to use these funds for.

The recordings are available on the main HEART webpage in the Webinars and Workshops section.

Flood Impacted Areas will be prioritized for each of the three phases, so those homes will receive funding first.

Any updates on eligibility will be posted on the website and emailed to those that filled out the interest form. Any updates would likely take 1-2 weeks.

To determine your electrical panel’s capacity (the maximum amount of electricity it can handle), locate the main breaker inside the panel and note its amperage rating, which is usually displayed on the breaker itself or nearby. This rating, typically 100A. 150A. or 200A, indicates the panel’s capacity. You can also find the panel’s Capacity on a label inside the panel door. Here is a helpful guide: How to determine your panel size.

No, those criteria are not included in the HEART Program, however the team is in communication with the Department of Energy and will update the HEART Program website with any changes.

No, homes do not have to be flood-impacted to be eligible; however, homes located in flood-impacted areas will be prioritized.

Annual.

Only single family homes and low-rise (three stories and under) multi-family buildings qualify for this program. If an organization was operating a building as residential and it fit within these requirements, the owners of the buildings could apply for this program.

The HEART Program does not provide rebates for consumable components such as filters. Rebates are only provided for the component itself. There will be a list of eligible appliances posted on the program website soon.

No.

The HEART Team is currently working on setting up a phone number and it will be available on the website as soon as possible.

Contractors need to be licensed to perform electrical work, and in some cases plumbing work (for water heaters). So, this would be for C-4, C-10, C-20, and C-36.

If there is any work that falls under a B license that is directly related to the installation – for example carpentry for wall repair then yes you would be able to.

City staff from Development Services Department.

The City of San Diego has allocated the amount of anticipated grant funds received from the federal government in the budget. However, new developments could be shared by the federal government at any time. For any work that is done there is no risk to the contractors for getting reimbursed once the project has been inspected and approved.

The full federal grant allocated $949,000 for the HEART Program to administer rebates. This money has been set aside already.

Yes.

Yes.

At this time, we only have a compiled list of eligible heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). We do not currently have similar spreadsheets for the other appliances, such as cooktops, HVAC equipment, or dryers.

For those appliances, the program generally relies on ENERGY STAR certification as the primary eligibility requirement.

View a list of ENERGY STAR-certified appliances.

If you have a specific model in mind and would like confirmation, feel free to share the details with our team, and we can review them to ensure they align with program requirements.

If a subcontractors perform Davis-Bacon Act covered work on-site, they must be enrolled in LCP tracker and submit certified payroll for the portion of the work they perform on the project.

The only exception is when the work is performed by a sole proprietor or business owner who does not employ any workers. In that case, certified payroll reporting is not required for that individual. If the business employs workers who perform work on the project, certified payroll reporting requirements still apply.

For additional information on Davis-Bacon requirements, please visit:

U.S. Department of Labor – Davis-Bacon and Related Acts FAQ

The labor rates provided reflect the applicable prevailing wage classifications for work performed under the HEART Program. 

Registered apprentices may be paid according to the wage rates set by their approved apprenticeship program, which are typically a percentage of the journey worker rate. Apprentices must be properly registered in a recognized apprenticeship program and used according to the program’s required ratios. 

Helper classifications may only be used if they are included in the applicable prevailing wage determination. The duties of the helper must be clearly defined, distinct from other classifications, and reflect an established practice in the project area.

For additional guidance on apprentices and helpers under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), please refer to:

U.S Department of Labor Davis-Bacon and Related Acts FAQ (Section 13 - Apprentices and Helpers: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Department of Labor

Davis-Bacon Wage Determination for California: SAM.gov 

To qualify under the HEART program, the appliance replacement must be part of a gas-to-electric conversion. Projects that replace an existing electric appliance with another electric appliance are not eligible for program incentives.

The homeowner may still be eligible for the electric stove rebate. The HEART team may request documentation showing that a gas stove was previously installed at the property, such as photos, contractor documentation, or other evidence of a gas connection, to confirm eligibility.

Rebates are provided up to the maximum rebate amount established for each upgrade. The final rebate amount is determined based on the project cost submitted through the Rebate Approval Request Form.

Once a contractor submits the Rebate Approval Request Form with the project quote, the HEART team will review the request and confirm the eligible rebate amount. The rebate may cover the full project cost up to the established rebate cap for that measure.

For example, if the maximum rebate for an HVAC project is $14,000 and the submitted project cost is $12,000, the rebate may cover $12,000. If the project cost exceeds the cap, the rebate would be limited to the maximum allowable amount.

Contractors must comply with all applicable City permitting and inspection requirements. The HEART Program does not currently require additional pre-installation or post-installation inspections beyond City requirements.

Contractors should plan to pay permit fees during the installation process. The HEART Program will reimburse contractors for these costs.

At this time, the primary method for contacting the HEART program team is by email. Contractors should send general questions to electrifysd@sandiego.gov and the team will respond as soon as possible. For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, please contact Jonathan Klopp at jklopp@sandiego.gov.