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Yes. Heco's published site identifies it as a SMUD participating contractor. Heco can discuss qualifying heat-pump projects and help with the required application process for installations it performs. SMUD decides eligibility, approval and payment under current program rules.

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Yes. For qualifying installations it performs, Heco can help with SMUD rebate paperwork. SMUD's process is for the participating contractor to provide the application for your signature and submit it. Required documents, project eligibility and funding must be confirmed; this chat cannot submit an application.

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SMUD's current heat-pump process uses the participating contractor to provide the application for your signature and submit it. Heco can help for qualifying installations it performs. You still need to provide required customer details and signatures; SMUD makes the final decision.

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No. A 16 SEER2 rating alone does not establish a $3,000 rebate. Current SMUD gas-to-electric categories distinguish qualifying variable-stage systems at $3,000 and qualifying two-stage systems at $2,000, with additional equipment, property, installation and funding requirements. Heco must verify the specific project.

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No. Heco installation does not guarantee a rebate. The property, customer, matched equipment, installation, documentation, timing and funding must meet current rules. SMUD makes the final eligibility, approval and payment decisions. Heco can help with the application for qualifying work it performs.

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This chat cannot access your application or payment status. Contact Heco about the paperwork for its installation, or SMUD's rebate team for program/payment status. Do not post account numbers, private documents or personal contact details in this test chat.

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No. A city or mailing address alone does not determine the electric utility or rebate eligibility. Check the utility on the electric bill and the installation address. Roseville Electric and SMUD have different programs. Heco can review the relevant program for the property before equipment selection.

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Roseville Electric lists HVAC-related energy-efficiency programs. The current residential or commercial offer, eligible equipment, dates and funding must be checked on Roseville Electric's official rebate page before relying on an amount. Heco can help review the program that matches your project; this chat should not quote an unverified amount.

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The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit under section 25C ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Do not budget that credit for a 2026 heat-pump installation under the current rules. Other utility or state incentives have separate requirements. Confirm tax treatment with current IRS guidance and your tax adviser.

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Yes. Heco can review your city, electric utility, existing equipment/fuel and proposed HVAC project to identify potentially applicable rebates before equipment selection. Amounts, eligibility, deadlines and funding require current verification; guidance is not approval or a guaranteed rebate.

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