[July 15, 2025] — As the US braces for 7.5% higher electricity rates by 2030, California homeowners can now take advantage of the TECH Clean California rebate, adding it to the existing stack of incentives that can lower the cost of Harvest’s all-electric home heating, cooling, and thermal energy storage system. Built in California and installed or ready to be deployed in over 400 homes, mostly in California, the Harvest system is designed to maximize whole-home heating and hot water savings while also adding value to the grid and future-proofing against rising electric rates. 

“We get a lot of customers coming in asking for Harvest by name; they know it’s the top of the line. With the rebates available, it’s become a lot more affordable, which makes it easier for us to recommend a system that’s efficient, reliable, and data-driven,” said Alex Sloan, vice president of business operations and development at Electrify My Home. “After installations, we’ve seen strong performance by the systems and happy homeowners. When service calls do come in, I’ve been impressed with the responsiveness of the Harvest team.”

When combining a series of incentives, qualified California homeowners have the opportunity to save 50% or more on the cost of purchasing and installing the Harvest system. Beyond immediate cost savings, this incentive stack includes multiple programs that can be combined for maximum impact, including: 

• $5,000 TECH Clean California rebate for systems with thermal storage and air-to-water heat pumps
• Local California incentives driven by utilities, like Peninsula Clean Energy and municipalities, like Healdsburg and Piedmont, average $4,500, depending on location
• 30% federal tax credit on the full installed system cost (active until the end of 2025)
• $9,150 Energy Smart Homes additional rebate for whole home electrification

“I did a lot of research before choosing Harvest, and combining space and water heating in one system just made sense, both economically and thermodynamically,”  said Jenn Holthaus, a Harvest customer in San Mateo, California. “We’ve had our system since 2023, and we love it! The house stays warm, the water’s hot, and the heat pump is surprisingly quiet and compact.” 

Harvest goes further than standard heat pumps, integrating a high-efficiency air-to-water system with thermal storage to shift heating and hot water use to off-peak hours, which are typically cheaper. This load-shifting capability can reduce monthly energy bills by up to 30% while easing grid demand. Across its fleet of devices, Harvest has about 4 MWh of flexible thermal storage capacity supporting regional grid resilience. At the heart of the system is the Harvest Pod, a patented grid-aware control platform that can utilize Time of Use or real-time pricing, weather data, and predictive controls to manage when and how heat is generated and delivered. 

“For no extra cost after rebates and tax credits, we got a much more efficient system that saves us money every month and puts no carbon into the atmosphere,” said Jim Glauber, an early Harvest adopter in Piedmont, California. 

Harvest’s thermal storage platform also offers lifecycle and safety advantages over electrochemical batteries. The system utilizes a simple, insulated stainless steel hot water tank, a technology most people already have in their homes. Running on electricity, the system operates without combustion, eliminating the carbon monoxide hazards common with gas-fired water heaters. It features built-in safety mechanisms, including a dedicated overflow reservoir that relieves excess pressure, ensuring reliable operation without performance degradation. With no replacement requirements and four times greater lifecycle cost efficiency over standard batteries, the Harvest system can deliver both dependable safety and long-term value.

“We didn’t set out to build just another HVAC product; we designed a system that meets a home’s full heating and hot water needs while supporting a cleaner, more reliable grid,” said Dr. Jane Melia, co-founder and chief revenue officer of Harvest. “It’s rare when the tech and the economics both work this well. With incentives like TECH Clean California, we can finally deliver high efficiency, grid value, and affordability at scale. If you’ve been waiting for a smarter, cleaner way to heat your home, now’s the moment.”

Many customers have taken advantage of available rebates in California, where approximately 95% of Harvest’s installations have occurred. California locations with multiple installations include the San Francisco Bay Area cities like Palo Alto, Alameda, and Santa Clara, as well as Santa Barbara, Sacramento, and more. Applications for TECH rebates are currently open and will close when the funds are exhausted. Historically, these funds run out within a month. 

To learn more about qualifying for current California electrification incentives, visit www.harvest-thermal.com.