Federal HEAR rebates are not currently available in most states. Focus on your state's active heat pump incentive programs instead — they provide meaningful savings without waiting for an uncertain federal program.
Home Electrification Experts — Full-Service Design to Install, 9 States
Federal HEAR Rebates Are Not Currently Available
The federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program, created by Section 50122 of the Inflation Reduction Act, has not launched in most states. Despite federal funding allocations, the program's future is uncertain and no timeline has been confirmed for broad availability.
Do not plan your heat pump purchase around HEAR rebates. If you need a heat pump now, focus on the state and utility incentive programs that are active and funded today. These programs provide meaningful savings without waiting for a federal program that may never materialize.
Section 25C (the federal heat pump tax credit of up to $2,000/year) also expired December 31, 2025. State programs are now the primary source of heat pump rebates for homeowners.
What You Should Do Instead
Your state likely has active heat pump incentive programs that are funded, available today, and can significantly reduce your installation cost. These programs do not depend on federal HEAR funding.
Massachusetts
Mass Save offers up to $8,500 in heat pump rebates, plus income-eligible enhancements
Rhode Island
Clean Heat RI provides up to $11,500 for income-eligible households
Maine
Efficiency Maine rebates up to $3,000/unit for income-eligible households
Connecticut
Energize CT offers up to $10,000 through the Energy Optimization tier
New Hampshire
NHSaves provides rebates for qualifying heat pump installations
New Jersey
NJ Whole Home program offers up to $7,500 plus utility rebates
Pennsylvania
Utility-led rebate programs through PECO, PPL, and Duquesne Light
Vermont
Efficiency Vermont offers rebates plus income-eligible enhancements
Texas
Utility-led programs through Austin Energy, CPS Energy, and others
The Bottom Line
Do not wait for HEAR. State heat pump rebate programs across New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas are active and well-funded right now. These programs can cover 30-80% of your heat pump installation cost depending on your state and income level. Contact NuWatt for a free consultation to find out exactly which rebates you qualify for today.
Find Your State Rebates
NuWatt helps you maximize every available state and utility rebate. Free consultations in all 9 service states — we handle the paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are federal HEAR rebates available?▼
What heat pump rebates are available in 2026?▼
Continue Reading
Heat Pump Tax Credits in 2026: What Changed After 2025
There is no federal tax credit for homeowner heat pump purchases in 2026. Section 25D expired December 31, 2025. State incentive programs remain your primary source of savings.
Can You Stack Federal Heat Pump Credits + Utility Rebates?
In 2026, there is no federal credit to stack. Your savings come from combining state program rebates with utility incentives.
Heat Pump Rebates 2026: Step-by-Step Claim Guide
Heat pump rebates range from $450 in Pennsylvania to $11,500 in Rhode Island. This guide covers the exact steps to claim your rebate in each state.
Heat Pump ROI: Cost, Incentives, and Payback by State
Heat pump payback ranges from 2 years in Rhode Island (thanks to $11,500 in rebates) to 8+ years in Pennsylvania. This state-by-state breakdown shows exact costs, incentives, and timelines.