REBATES AND GRANTS
Home Energy Rebates and Grants: Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, EV Chargers, Solar and More
Find location-based rebates for heat pumps, AC, water heaters, EV chargers, solar, batteries, insulation, windows and efficient appliances.
Home-upgrade incentives may support heat pumps and cooling, heat-pump water heaters, insulation, air sealing, windows, electrical upgrades, solar, batteries and EV charging. Availability depends on state, utility, income, home type, existing equipment and installation date. In 2026, do not assume older federal tax-credit articles are still current—verify live rules before purchasing.
- ✓ Search by state and utility territory
- ✓ Obtain required pre-approval before work
- ✓ An advertised maximum is not a guaranteed payment
Why your state matters
U.S. home-energy rebates are administered through states, territories and Tribes, while utilities and municipalities may add separate offers. Programs can launch, pause or exhaust funds. Income, owner or renter status, home type and utility service can change eligibility at the same address.
Common upgrade categories
The DOE Home Energy Rebates framework includes whole-home efficiency upgrades and high-efficiency electric upgrades. Depending on the state program, categories can include insulation, air sealing, ventilation, electrical wiring or panels, heat pumps, efficient appliances and water heaters.
- Heat pumps and qualifying cooling equipment
- Heat-pump water heaters replacing eligible systems
- Insulation, air sealing, windows and doors
- Electrical panel, wiring and load-management upgrades
- Efficient cooking and laundry appliances
- Solar, batteries and EV chargers through separate state, utility or local programs
Important federal timing changes
Current IRS guidance says the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and Residential Clean Energy Credit are not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is not allowed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026 under current law. State and utility incentives may still exist, so use the 50-state directory rather than relying on an old federal-credit article.
Eligibility checklist
Confirm every rule before purchase or installation.
- State residency and property address
- Participating utility territory
- Household income or area median income tier
- Single-family, manufactured or multifamily home type
- Owner, landlord or renter authorization
- Existing fuel or equipment being replaced
- Qualifying model and approved contractor
- Pre-approval, assessment, permit and installation deadlines
- Whether multiple rebates may be combined
Avoid rebate scams
A legitimate offer should identify a government, utility or authorized administrator. Be cautious of guaranteed grant claims, pressure to sign immediately or a contractor who cannot show the exact program rule. If the project only makes sense with the rebate, wait for written eligibility or reservation confirmation.
Official sources and program finders
Rules and funding change. Confirm current eligibility directly before signing a contract or purchasing equipment.
Actual energy use and product performance vary by equipment, conditions and installation. Confirm measurements and manufacturer specifications. Qualified professionals should handle permanent wiring and transfer equipment.