Heat-pump rebate finder
Pick your state and income band to see what heat-pump rebate you're likely eligible for — HEAR program status, dollar range and the utility programs that stack. Cited, dated, and honest about what's not currently claimable.
Important — new federal rule (May 2026): Under updated US DOE guidance, the HEAR heat-pump rebate now generally applies only to new construction or homes that already have electric heat (e.g. replacing electric resistance/baseboard or an old electric heat pump). Replacing a gas, propane or oil furnace with a heat pump generally no longer qualifies for the HEAR rebate. States are adopting this on rolling timelines and the exact per-state effective dates are still settling, so confirm your specific eligibility with your state energy office. Your utility's own heat-pump rebates and any state tax credit may still apply regardless. General info as of 2026, not tax advice.
6 of 12 states shown here have a cleanly live program. This is a selected set of states (the ones with enough public detail to profile), not all 50 — the DOE says only ~12 states + DC had launched as of mid-2026. See the federal 25C & HEAR overview for the national picture.
All profiled states
| State | HEAR status | Headline (verify) |
|---|---|---|
| California | Closed / waitlisted | Up to $8,000 per heat pump (≤80% AMI) |
| Colorado | Live · region-limited | Up to $8,000 for a cold-climate heat pump |
| Illinois | Pending launch | Not yet claimable |
| Maine | Limited eligibility | HEAR (eligible housing types): heat pumps plus panel/wiring upgrades |
| Maryland | Pending launch | Not yet claimable |
| Massachusetts | Via Mass Save | Standalone HEAR not separately claimable |
| Michigan | Live | Up to $8,000 per heat pump |
| New York | Live | Up to $8,000 per heat pump |
| North Carolina | Live | Up to $16,000 total depending on income and/or modeled energy savings (HEAR heat-pump component up to $8,000) |
| Rhode Island | Live · low-income | Up to $8,000 per heat pump (≤80% AMI, 100% of cost) |
| Washington | Rolling out | Up to $8,000 per heat pump (federal HEAR cap) |
| Wisconsin | Live | Up to $8,000 per heat pump |
Rebate and tax-credit rules change constantly and vary by county, household size, utility, and funding availability — programs can pause or exhaust funds mid-year (e.g., CA closed to new single-family applicants in Feb 2026; CO Front Range closed Apr 2026; DOE issued new HEAR guidance June 1, 2026 with an Aug 31, 2026 compliance deadline). All figures here are 'as of July 2026 — verify current' and are general information, NOT tax or financial advice. Confirm every amount and your eligibility directly with your state energy office and your electric/gas utility, and consult a licensed tax professional before relying on any credit or rebate. Dollar amounts marked 'projected'/'expected' are federal program caps, not yet confirmed by that state.