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    SB-282
    Energy & Environment

    Residential heat pump systems: water heaters and HVAC: installations.

    Introduced
    CA
    ∙
    2025-2026 Regular Session
    1
    0
    Track
    Track

    Key Takeaways

    • Streamlines permitting for residential heat pump installations by requiring cities to offer same-day online permits.
    • Mandates asynchronous inspections that do not require contractors and inspectors to be present simultaneously.
    • Caps permit fees at $50 for water heaters and $150 for HVAC systems unless cities prove higher costs.
    • Prohibits homeowner associations from restricting replacement of gas appliances with electric alternatives.

    Summary

    Senator Wiener's residential heat pump legislation establishes standardized permitting and inspection processes for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems across California, aiming to remove local regulatory barriers to installation. The bill requires cities and counties to offer asynchronous inspections that do not mandate simultaneous presence of contractors and inspectors, while allowing remote communication via phone or video conferencing during inspections.

    Local jurisdictions must implement online automated permitting systems by July 2027 that verify code compliance and issue same-day permits. The State Energy Commission will develop standardized two-page permitting checklists by July 2026 for localities to adopt. The bill caps permit fees at $50 for water heaters and $150 for HVAC systems, though jurisdictions can exceed these limits with documented evidence of higher costs.

    The legislation voids any local restrictions that prevent replacing gas appliances with electric alternatives or prohibit heat pump installations. Cities under 5,000 residents and counties under 150,000 residents are exempt from certain permitting and fee requirements. The bill also prohibits requiring permits for plug-in window units meeting specific voltage and installation criteria.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator
    Josh Becker
    Josh BeckerD
    California State Senator
    Henry Stern
    Henry SternD
    California State Senator
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/5/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 12, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Streamlines permitting for residential heat pump installations by requiring cities to offer same-day online permits.
    • Mandates asynchronous inspections that do not require contractors and inspectors to be present simultaneously.
    • Caps permit fees at $50 for water heaters and $150 for HVAC systems unless cities prove higher costs.
    • Prohibits homeowner associations from restricting replacement of gas appliances with electric alternatives.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator
    Josh Becker
    Josh BeckerD
    California State Senator
    Henry Stern
    Henry SternD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Wiener's residential heat pump legislation establishes standardized permitting and inspection processes for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems across California, aiming to remove local regulatory barriers to installation. The bill requires cities and counties to offer asynchronous inspections that do not mandate simultaneous presence of contractors and inspectors, while allowing remote communication via phone or video conferencing during inspections.

    Local jurisdictions must implement online automated permitting systems by July 2027 that verify code compliance and issue same-day permits. The State Energy Commission will develop standardized two-page permitting checklists by July 2026 for localities to adopt. The bill caps permit fees at $50 for water heaters and $150 for HVAC systems, though jurisdictions can exceed these limits with documented evidence of higher costs.

    The legislation voids any local restrictions that prevent replacing gas appliances with electric alternatives or prohibit heat pump installations. Cities under 5,000 residents and counties under 150,000 residents are exempt from certain permitting and fee requirements. The bill also prohibits requiring permits for plug-in window units meeting specific voltage and installation criteria.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/5/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 12, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 11 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 3
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member