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New Hampshire’s NHSaves program offers $250–$1,250 per ton in heat pump rebates for 2026. The federal 25C tax credit is gone, R-410A is banned from the qualified list, and HEAR federal rebates are coming. Here is everything you need to know.
NHSaves offers two heat pump rebate tiers in 2026. The Standard tier pays $250 per ton (max $1,250) for switching from oil, gas, or propane. The Enhanced tier pays $1,250 per ton (max $6,250) for switching from electric resistance heating, but requires pre-verification. All systems must use R-32 or R-454B refrigerant — R-410A is banned. The federal Section 25C tax credit expired December 31, 2025 and provides $0 in 2026. HEAR federal rebates (up to $8,000 for low-income) are expected to launch in spring 2026.
Several major shifts affect New Hampshire homeowners this year.
R-410A systems qualified
R-410A banned from NHSaves qualified list
Up to $2,000 federal tax credit
$0 -- Section 25C expired Dec 31, 2025
Not available
Up to $8,000 for low-income (launch pending)
Did not exist
$450M five-state collaboration launching Feb 2026
$250/ton standard, $1,250/ton enhanced
Unchanged for 2026
Two tiers based on which heating system you are replacing. Unlike Massachusetts, there is no “basic” tier in New Hampshire.
Up to $1,250 (5-ton cap)
Fuel switch from: Oil, gas, or propane
Available to homeowners replacing oil, gas, or propane heating with a qualifying cold-climate heat pump. No pre-verification required.
Up to $6,250 (5-ton cap)
Fuel switch from: Electric resistance
For homeowners replacing electric resistance heating (baseboard, space heaters, wall units). Pre-verification by utility required before installation.
NHSaves removed R-410A from the qualified products list in 2026. Only lower-GWP refrigerants qualify for rebates.
2,088
High-GWP refrigerant removed from NHSaves qualified products list in 2026. Systems using R-410A do NOT qualify for any NHSaves rebate.
675
Lower-GWP refrigerant approved by NHSaves. Used in newer Daikin, Mitsubishi, and Fujitsu models. 68% lower GWP than R-410A.
466
Lowest-GWP option approved by NHSaves. Carrier, Lennox, and Bosch models available. 78% lower GWP than R-410A.
Some contractors still have R-410A inventory to move. Always confirm the refrigerant type before signing a contract. If a system uses R-410A, you will receive $0 in NHSaves rebates.
$34.7 million allocated to NH by the Department of Energy. Income-qualified households can receive up to $8,000 for heat pump installation.
NH HEAR rebate launch is anticipated in spring 2026. Exact date not yet confirmed. Funds available until 2031 or exhaustion.
Below 80% AMI
Up to $8,000 toward heat pump installation. Covers most or all of the cost for qualifying households.
80-150% AMI
Up to $4,000 toward heat pump installation. Stackable with NHSaves rebates for significant total savings.
Above 150% AMI
HEAR rebates are not available for households above 150% of area median income. NHSaves rebates still apply.
Launching February 2026, this five-state collaboration between Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and New Hampshire aims to accelerate heat pump adoption across the region. The program creates standardized contractor training, bulk equipment purchasing to lower costs, and a unified consumer education campaign.
Estimate your total NHSaves and HEAR rebates based on your system size, tier, and income level.
3 tons (max 5 tons for NHSaves)
Estimates based on NHSaves 2026 program rates. Actual rebate determined at time of installation. Federal 25C tax credit expired Dec 31, 2025 — not included.
See how NHSaves and HEAR rebates combine for different household situations.
HEAR + enhanced NHSaves can cover the entire cost.
HEAR availability pending spring 2026 launch.
Only NHSaves rebate available. No federal credit in 2026.
Install by December 30, 2026 to qualify for the 2026 NHSaves program year.
Confirm your utility (Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, or NHEC) and current heating system. Enhanced tier requires electric resistance as primary heat.
If applying for the $1,250/ton enhanced tier, contact your utility for pre-verification BEFORE installation begins.
Select an ENERGY STAR cold-climate heat pump using R-32 or R-454B refrigerant. R-410A systems do not qualify.
Work with an NHSaves participating contractor. NuWatt Energy is a qualified installer serving all NH utilities.
Your contractor submits the NHSaves rebate application with documentation of the installed system.
NHSaves processes the rebate and issues payment. Typical processing time is 4-8 weeks.
Systems must be fully installed by December 30, 2026 for the 2026 NHSaves program year. We recommend scheduling installation by October to allow buffer time for equipment delivery and processing.
NHSaves offers two tiers in 2026: the Standard tier at $250 per ton (up to $1,250 for a 5-ton system) for homeowners switching from oil, gas, or propane, and the Enhanced tier at $1,250 per ton (up to $6,250 for a 5-ton system) for homeowners switching from electric resistance heating. There is no "basic" or middle tier like Massachusetts offers.
No. The federal Section 25C energy efficiency tax credit expired on December 31, 2025, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025. There is zero federal tax credit available for residential heat pump purchases in 2026. However, HEAR federal rebates (up to $8,000 for low-income households) are expected to launch in New Hampshire in spring 2026.
The enhanced tier provides $1,250 per ton (up to $6,250) for homeowners who are replacing electric resistance heating (baseboard heaters, electric wall units, or electric furnaces) with a cold-climate heat pump. You must get pre-verification from your utility (Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, or NHEC) BEFORE installation begins. The system must use R-32 or R-454B refrigerant.
R-410A has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 2,088, making it a potent greenhouse gas. NHSaves removed R-410A systems from their qualified products list in 2026 as part of the national transition to lower-GWP alternatives. Only heat pumps using R-32 (GWP 675) or R-454B (GWP 466) qualify for NHSaves rebates. Most major manufacturers now offer R-32 and R-454B models.
HEAR (Home Efficiency and Appliance Rebates) is a federal program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. New Hampshire has been allocated $34.7 million by the Department of Energy. Low-income households (below 80% AMI) can receive up to $8,000, and moderate-income households (80-150% AMI) up to $4,000 for heat pump installations. The NH launch is anticipated in spring 2026, but the exact date has not been confirmed.
Heat pumps must be installed by December 30, 2026 to qualify for the 2026 NHSaves program year. For the enhanced tier, you must complete pre-verification with your utility before installation. We recommend scheduling installation by October 2026 to allow time for processing before the deadline.
Only the enhanced tier ($1,250/ton) requires pre-verification from your utility before installation. The standard tier ($250/ton) does not require pre-verification. However, you must still use a participating NHSaves contractor and install qualifying equipment with R-32 or R-454B refrigerant for either tier.
Any ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified heat pump using R-32 or R-454B refrigerant qualifies. Popular qualifying brands include Mitsubishi (Hyper-Heat series), Daikin (FIT and Aurora models), Fujitsu (Halcyon with R-32), Bosch (IDS 2.0), Carrier (Infinity with R-454B), and Lennox (XP25 with R-454B). Check the NHSaves qualified products list for the most current models.
Key differences: NH has 2 tiers (standard and enhanced) while MA has 3 tiers (basic, standard, enhanced). NH caps at $6,250 max while MA goes up to $16,000 with bonuses. NH has no sizing bonus or weatherization bonus tied to rebates (MA does). NH has no 0% HEAT Loan (that is MA Mass Save only). NH has no special heat pump electric rate (MA offers this through Eversource and National Grid). However, NH enhanced tier at $1,250/ton is generous for electric resistance replacements.
The $450 million New England Heat Pump Accelerator is a five-state collaboration (MA, CT, RI, ME, NH) launching in February 2026. It aims to streamline contractor training, standardize equipment specifications, create bulk purchasing agreements that lower costs, and establish a unified consumer education campaign. For NH homeowners, this means more qualified installers, potentially lower equipment prices, and easier access to information about rebate programs.
Yes, when HEAR launches in NH. NHSaves rebates and HEAR federal rebates are designed to be stackable. A low-income household replacing electric resistance heating could receive up to $6,250 from NHSaves (enhanced tier) plus $8,000 from HEAR, totaling $14,250 -- potentially covering the full cost of a heat pump system. Moderate-income households could stack up to $5,250 ($1,250 NHSaves standard + $4,000 HEAR) or $10,250 ($6,250 NHSaves enhanced + $4,000 HEAR).
If you install a heat pump that uses R-410A refrigerant, you will NOT qualify for any NHSaves rebate in 2026. R-410A systems were removed from the NHSaves qualified products list. You would also not qualify for the federal 25C credit (expired). This means you would pay full price with no rebates. Always confirm the refrigerant type before purchasing.
Last updated: February 2026. Rebate amounts, eligibility, and program details are subject to change. Contact your utility or NuWatt Energy for the most current information.
NuWatt Energy is an NHSaves participating contractor serving Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, and NHEC customers. We handle equipment selection, installation, and rebate paperwork.
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