Builder's Frequently Asked Questions

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and major portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. This area of 10,743 square miles is home to more than 17 million people–about half the population of the whole state of California.
Under Rule 1111, an Ultra-Low NOx Furnace is a residential furnace between 65,000 and 175,000 BTUs (British Thermal Units) that meets the South Coast AQMD’s nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions limit of 14 ng/J (nanograms per joule). This is required for use in single-family, multi-family, and small commercial properties within the South Coast Air Basin. The previous NOx emissions limits on these types of furnaces were 40 ng/J.
The CLEANair Rebate program provides rebates to residents who purchase and install Ultra-Low NOx furnaces. Additionally starting March 1, 2019, new home builders with projects located within the South Coast AQMD’s jurisdiction are now eligible for the CLEANair Furnace rebate program and will be able to submit rebate claims effective 08/02/2019.
A “Builder” is defined as a construction company whose business is the physical construction of new private houses, including multi-family properties, and small commercial buildings.
Builders of single-family residences, multi-family properties, or small commercial buildings within the South Coast AQMD Air Basin that purchase and install Ultra-Low NOx furnaces in newly constructed properties are eligible to apply.
The current rebate amount offered for the purchase and installation of an Ultra-Low NOx furnace model for newly constructed properties is $500 per unit. The builder rebate is limited to the first 2,000 units claimed. Program requirements and/or rebate amounts are subject to change at any time based on program fund availability or at the discretion of South Coast AQMD.
Newly constructed properties include a single-family residence, multi-family property, or small commercial building that has not been previously occupied or sold.
Construction of one or more new single-family residences, multi-family properties, or small commercial buildings equipped with Ultra-Low NOx furnaces will also be eligible for this rebate. To determine if your property is within the South Coast AQMD’s jurisdiction, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District Website to see if the location of where the furnace will be installed is listed. You may use the search feature to look up your property by zip code, city, or county to determine if it is within the eligible service area.
Visit the Qualified, Ultra Low NOx Furnaces List for a directory of certified, qualifying equipment. As new Ultra-Low NOx furnaces become certified by South Coast AQMD, qualifying brands and model numbers are added to the list.
No. Only furnaces that have been certified by South Coast AQMD qualify for a rebate. Many furnaces have similar model numbers, but only the exact models on the list will qualify. Please visit the Qualified, Ultra-Low NOx Furnaces List to confirm eligibility prior to applying for a rebate. If you believe that your furnace meets the requirements listed for eligibility, you may contact us at 866-273-5280 for assistance.
In order to receive a rebate, you will need to complete the rebate tracking sheet available here. You will need to enter the installation details along with the brand installed with full model and serial numbers. The completed tracking sheet can then be sent to cleanairfurnace@egia.org.
Rebate applications are reviewed in the order they are received. The rebate check will be mailed to you 4-6 weeks after your application is reviewed and approved.
You can call 866-273-5280 or email at cleanairfurnace@egia.org to receive a status update on your application.
The rebate call center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. If you are attempting to reach the center after hours or on weekends, please leave a message and you will be contacted within one business day following the receipt of your call.
If you are having difficulty receiving or viewing emails from the rebate program, please make sure to:
  • Check your junk or quarantine folders for program emails. If found, please mark “not junk” for future communications to be routed to your inbox.
  • Add our program email address to your address book, or add to your “allowed” list. The email address is cleanairfurnace@egia.org.
  • Contact your email service provider and ask to allow emails from our email address or organization. Your email provider may be able to assist you in adjusting your email settings.
First, review the online information for the program on this site. If you have questions about the rebate process, email cleanairfurnace@egia.org or call (866) 273-5280.
  1. Download the CLEANair furnace tracking sheet.
  2. Fill out the tracking sheet with anticipated installation locations and install date.
  3. Receive an email confirming the receipt of your project’s tracking sheet.
After you have received the confirmation email from cleanairfurnace@egia.org, install qualified Ultra-Low NOx furnace models. Be sure to update the tracking sheet with the actual installation date and full model and serial numbers.
Submit fully completed tracking sheet to cleanairfurnace@egia.org along with a detailed invoice including model and serial number from the equipment supplier or installing contractor.
The project tracking sheet with all fields completed for each individual installation to be claimed. Failure to do so may result in denied claim(s).