The Skilled and Trained HVAC/HEAT PUMP
Rebate Program

Save money, save energy, and support skilled union labor with exclusive rebates for heat pump installs and tune-ups THroughout California.

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Overview

Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 represents a part of California’s HVAC union workforce, comprising over 25,000 members and 1,500 apprentices across 15 training centers.

The union leads in HVAC installation, service, and Heat Pump technology, supporting California’s goal of 6 million heat pumps installed by 2030.

The Local 104 Rebate Program incentivizes homeowners to choose union contractors for their HVAC needs. Rebates range from $50 to $600 for services such as AC tune-ups and full system installations. The program is funded entirely by union dues and supports disadvantaged communities (DACs).

Program Impact

  • $5.8 million in rebates provided since 2010

  • $21.6 million in energy savings for customers (4 to 1 investment ratio)

  • 45,926 total jobs completed (2010-2025)

  • 51% installs / 49% tune-ups

  • 5,927 jobs in DACs

  • 62% of installers are people of color or DAC residents

  • 100% of contractors are small businesses

  • Environmental Benefits (2018-2024 data)

    • 208 million lbs. greenhouse gas emissions saved

    • 134 million kWh saved

What you’ll Get

Install Rebates:

(Max $1,000 per location / $2,000 per year)

$500: Install Heat Pump System (Replace Gas → Heat Pump or HP → HP)

$300: Install gas HVAC system (HEAT & COOL)

$250: Install gas HVAC system (HEAT ONLY or COOL ONLY)

$150: 1 zone mini split wall mount system, +$80 for each additional zone (3 max. per install)

$125: replace wall/floor furnace

Tune-Up Rebates:

(Max 2 rebates per year at $125 each, with a 3-month gap at the same location)

$75: First System Tune-Up

$50: Same Residence, Second System (must be 3 months apart)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Residential homes only (no new construction or commercial properties)

  • Work must be performed by SMART, SMW Local 104 signatory contractors

  • Technicians must be union members or apprentices

  • Equipment must be purchased through the installing contractor

How to apply

The customer receives a rebate form from the contractor after installation or a tune-up

Customer submits completed rebate + detailed invoice within 90 days via mail, fax, or email.

US Postal: SMART, SMW Local 104 Wage Equality Department 3232 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA 94551

Fax: (925) 831-0231

Email: WEQ@smw104.org

Checks are mailed within 90 days of receiving all required documentation

    • Contractors and technicians must sign program agreements.

    • Tracking logs are required for all rebates.

    • Noncompliance may result in program exclusion.

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