US Home Improvement Incentive
High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHRA / HEAR)
An income-qualified, point-of-sale rebate program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act — up to $14,000 toward electrification, including $8,000 for a heat pump, plus credits for a heat-pump water heater, electric panel, wiring, and insulation.
Overview
What is the HEAR Rebate?
The High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHRA / HEAR) is administered by U.S. DOE / State energy offices and available to eligible properties in United States (federal, state-administered). It is designed to help homeowners reduce the upfront cost of energy-efficient and clean-energy improvements — supporting US climate goals while lowering household energy bills.
This scheme supports installations including Hvac, Insulation, Electrical.
Eligibility
Am I eligible?
- Household income must be below 150% of your area median income (AMI) to qualify.
- Low-income households (under 80% AMI) can receive up to 100% of project costs; moderate-income households (80–150% AMI) up to 50%.
- Specific caps apply per measure — $8,000 for a heat pump, $1,750 for a heat-pump water heater, $4,000 for an electric panel upgrade, $2,500 for wiring, $1,600 for insulation/air sealing.
- The total rebate per household is capped at $14,000.
- Available only in states whose energy office has launched the program — rollout timing varies by state.
Not sure if you qualify? A free home assessment from one of our licensed contractors will confirm your eligibility and identify every incentive you can access.
Process
How it works
- 1
Check your state energy office to confirm the rebate is live and verify your income tier.
- 2
Choose a participating contractor and qualifying ENERGY STAR / electrification equipment.
- 3
The rebate is applied at the point of sale, lowering your upfront invoice rather than waiting for a tax refund.
- 4
Your contractor or the program administrator handles the paperwork and reimbursement with the state.
Covered upgrades
