Aliso Canyon Residents Get Electric Appliance Incentives

Single-family homeowners in the affected area can now apply for settlement-funded help replacing gas stoves and water heaters with electric models.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

Gouache-painted editorial illustration of a plain electric water heater standing alone against a pale wall, with a capped gas pipe at its base. — Aliso Canyon residents can now apply for $20 million in settlement-funded incentives to replace gas stoves and water heaters with electric models, part of a $40 million program. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Residents affected by the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak can now access the first $20 million in incentive funding from the settlement to replace gas appliances with electric ones. The program will make $40 million available in total, and eligibility covers owners of single-family homes in the affected area.

Why it matters

For California households still living with the aftermath of the Aliso Canyon blowout, the funding offers a way to swap gas stoves, water heaters, and other appliances for heat pumps and electric equipment at little or no cost. The incentives are designed to create healthier homes, lower energy bills, provide cooling, and create local jobs.

The first $20 million of a $40 million pool is available now, with up to $31,800 per income-qualified household for electric installation. Multi-property owners must wait for a later phase, while single-family homeowners in the affected area qualify immediately.

The players

TECH Clean California

A California state program that runs clean-energy incentive initiatives for homes and businesses, and is distributing the Aliso Canyon settlement funds.

Southern California Gas Co.

The natural gas utility serving much of Southern California, which operated the Aliso Canyon storage facility and agreed to the 2021 settlement.

Sempra Energy

The parent company of Southern California Gas Co., a major energy infrastructure firm that shared responsibility for the 2021 settlement.

The details

TECH Clean California, a state program, is distributing the settlement money to eligible residents. Income-qualified households can receive up to $31,800 to cover the cost of electric installation, while other eligible single-family homeowners receive standard incentives. Any electrical or gas-line work tied to appliance replacement should be handled by a licensed professional.

2015: The Aliso Canyon gas leak began and took nearly four months to control.
2021: A settlement of up to $1.8 billion was reached with Southern California Gas Co. and Sempra Energy.
November 2, 2026: The first $20 million in settlement incentive funding was announced as available.
Later date (not yet specified): Access for multi-property owners will open.

The Home Front

The program marks a shift from paying out damages to funding long-term home upgrades, following the 2021 settlement of up to $1.8 billion. Roughly 47 million Americans use gas stoves, so the Aliso Canyon approach is a closer look at how gas-to-electric appliance swaps might be supported in other neighborhoods.

If you live in the affected area and own a single-family home, check with TECH Clean California about eligibility before scheduling any appliance replacement. Have a licensed electrician or HVAC professional assess your electrical panel and installation needs before committing to a heat pump, electric stove, or water heater.

The takeaway

The settlement money is intended to make homes healthier, cut energy costs, and bring cooling, so confirming your eligibility early is worth the effort. Keep your gas and electric account records and any installation quotes on file in case you need them for incentive paperwork.