Residential heat pump systems: water heaters and HVAC: installations.
- 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.
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.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Scott WienerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
- 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.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
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.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Scott WienerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |