InstaBidsAppliance rebate: what is available for a replacement?
In some states. Appliance rebate — Indiana HEAR: “The Home Appliance Rebate (HEAR) provides additional cost savings to low- and moderate-income households earning less than 150% of the Area Median Income for select, first-time upgrades.” Amount not stated. OED, read October 22, 2026.
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Post the appliance installation scope on InstaBids to compare written bids for the work.
- Describe it onceBy chat, or through your own AI assistant, and add photos.
- Post it and send itContractors bid in writing on that scope.
- Compare line by lineEvery quote is written against the same scope.
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At a glance
- 80%New Mexico HEAR: below this Area Median Income line or a listed benefit programNew Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, read November 2, 2026
- 120 daysPSE&G: submit after purchase within this deadlinePSE&G, read November 2, 2026
- 150%Federal HEAR: income less than this Area Median Income line; state rules may narrow eligibilityU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR, read November 2, 2026
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Programs, amounts and status
| Indiana Home Appliance Rebate (HEAR) | Amount not stated by Indiana Office of Energy Development (read 2026-10-22) Status: open (source read 22 October 2026). “Applications for the Indiana Energy Saver Program are NOW OPEN!” Who it is for, in the agency's words: “The Home Appliance Rebate (HEAR) provides additional cost savings to low- and moderate-income households earning less than 150% of the Area Median Income for select, first-time upgrades. Eligible upgrades may include: heat pump water heaters, heat pump HVAC systems, and electrical upgrades.” How to apply: in.govIndiana Office of Energy Development, read 22 October 2026 |
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| Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) — New Mexico | “The maximum allowable rebate per household is $14,000.” Status: open (source read 2 November 2026). “The program has begun. Please visit CleanEnergy.nm.gov to get started.” Pays for: “The program offers rebates for certain eligible electric appliances that are Energy-Star Certified, and/or energy efficient technologies. For more information click here.”. Who it is for, in the agency's words: “New Mexico homeowners or renters who earn below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or who participate in certain benefit programs. Click HERE for a list of those programs. programs.” How to apply: emnrd.nm.govNew Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, read 2 November 2026 |
| Refrigerators and Freezers — PSE&G | “Get a post-purchase rebate of up to $100 when you purchase an ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient refrigerator, an ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator, or an ENERGY STAR certified freezer and submit a rebate form online.” Status: open (source read 2 November 2026). “Apply For A Rebate” Who it is for, in the agency's words: “Customers applying for a rebate must have an active PSE&G residential electric account or be a Butler Electric customer receiving PSE&G residential gas service. Commercial and multi-family properties are not eligible.” How to apply: myhomeenergy.pseg.comPSE&G, read 2 November 2026 |
| Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program — SCE | Amount not stated by Southern California Edison (read 2026-11-02) Status: open (source read 2 November 2026). “The Submit Application will take you to My Account.” Pays for: “The Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program offers income-qualified homeowners and renters the opportunity to receive energy-saving home improvements, such as a heat pump water heater replacement, or energy-efficient appliances, such as a new refrigerator, clothes washer, or dishwasher replacement, and more. If you qualify, we will cover the cost, including installation by an authorized contractor.”. Who it is for, in the agency's words: “Be a homeowner or renter who receives electric services through a residential meter” How to apply: sce.comSouthern California Edison, read 2 November 2026 |
Programs by state
| Indiana | Indiana Energy Saver Program (HOMES and HEAR) (open, as of 22 October 2026) “Applications for the Indiana Energy Saver Program are NOW OPEN!”Indiana Office of Energy Development — Sources read: 22 October 2026 |
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| North Carolina | Energy Saver North Carolina (HOMES and HEAR) (open, as of 17 October 2026) “Beginning Sept. 1, 2026, all existing and new HEAR applications that have not yet reached rebate reservation status must comply with the new guidance.”North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| New Mexico | Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program (open, as of 17 October 2026) “In New Mexico, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program launched September 3, 2024.”New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| Wisconsin | IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (open, as of 17 October 2026) “Both Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) are NOW AVAILABLE.”Focus on Energy, for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| Alabama | Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates Program (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “This program is under development. The date in which eligible households will be able to access these rebates has not been determined.”Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| Arkansas | Home Energy Rebates Program (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “Currently, the Home Energy Rebates Program is not available in Arkansas.”Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Office of Energy — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| Illinois | Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and HEAR Rebate Program (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “At this time, the Illinois EPA's IRA Section 50122 Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program, or HEAR Rebate Program, application has not yet been processed by USDOE or provided to Illinois EPA for administration or distribution.”Illinois EPA Office of Energy — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “ALERT: Please be aware that Kentucky Home Energy Rebates are not yet available.”Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Office of Energy Policy — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| Maryland | IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs (HOMES and HEEHR) (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “On 9/30/26, MEA submitted updated applications for both IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs to DOE.”Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) — Sources read: 17 October 2026 |
| Texas | Texas Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (not launched, as of 23 October 2026) “The programs are currently in the planning and design phase, and a future launch date will be established once the state has approval from DOE.”Texas Comptroller, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) — Sources read: 23 October 2026 |
Which appliances qualify for discounts or rebates?
PSE&G — refrigerator and freezer rebate:
“Get a post-purchase rebate of up to $100 when you purchase an ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient refrigerator, an ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator, or an ENERGY STAR certified freezer and submit a rebate form online.”
Source: PSE&G, read .
Use InstaBids to describe the refrigerator or freezer installation and compare the written bids.
Is there a limit to the number of rebates I can claim?
PSE&G — refrigerator and freezer rebate:
“Limit of one rebate annually per account for refrigerators or freezers.”
Source: PSE&G, read .
On InstaBids, keep each appliance replacement listed separately in the job description.
Do I have to be a current PSE&G customer to receive a discount or rebate?
PSE&G — refrigerator and freezer rebate:
“Customers applying for a rebate must have an active PSE&G residential electric account or be a Butler Electric customer receiving PSE&G residential gas service. Commercial and multi-family properties are not eligible.”
Source: PSE&G, read .
Include the appliance connection work in an InstaBids request for contractors to bid on.
Do I have to purchase products or equipment from a particular retailer to get a discount or rebate?
PSE&G — refrigerator and freezer rebate:
“However, post-purchase rebates are available for appliances purchased at any retailer as long as the paid receipt shows the retailer name, model number, and purchase price. The rebate amount can’t exceed the value of the purchase.”
“Equipment purchased from any utility’s online marketplace is not eligible for a rebate.”
Source: PSE&G, read .
Ask for appliance model details in the written bids you compare on InstaBids.
Do refurbished, open-box, or leased appliances qualify for rebates?
PSE&G — refrigerator and freezer rebate:
“Refurbished appliances, open-box appliances, and leased appliances do not qualify.”
“Compact refrigerators and freezers are not eligible for a rebate.”
Source: PSE&G, read .
Describe the replacement appliance and installation tasks when posting your job on InstaBids.
Before you apply
- “The model number must be listed on the application or invoice. If the model number is not listed on the invoice/receipt, a SKU or item number corresponding to the model number on the store’s website must be available.”
- “Rebate claim must be submitted within 120 days of purchase. The receipt or invoice must contain the day, month, and year of purchase.”
- “Equipment purchased from any utility’s online marketplace is not eligible for a rebate.”
- Ask contractors to list the model, efficiency rating and paperwork your program asks for in their written bid.
Sources read:
- PSE&G: https://myhomeenergy.pseg.com/appliance-offers/all-appliances/refrigerators-freezers, read 2 November 2026.
- New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/ecmd/faq/home-energy-rebate-program/, read 2 November 2026.
- Southern California Edison: https://www.sce.com/save-money/income-qualified-programs/energy-savings-assistance-program, read 2 November 2026.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR: https://www.energystar.gov/partner-resources/state-and-tribal-rebate-programs/hear-program, read 2 November 2026.
- U.S. Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program: https://www.energy.gov/cmei/scep/wap/how-apply-weatherization-assistance, read 17 October 2026.
- U.S. Department of Energy (page label: State and Community Energy Programs): https://www.energy.gov/cmei/scep/home-energy-rebates-program, read 17 October 2026.
- Indiana Office of Energy Development (page title: OED: Home Energy Rebates): https://www.in.gov/oed/grants-and-funding-opportunities/homeowner-incentives, read 22 October 2026.
- North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), State Energy Office: https://www.deq.nc.gov/energy-climate/state-energy-office/energy-saver-north-carolina, read 17 October 2026.
- North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), State Energy Office: https://www.deq.nc.gov/energy-climate/state-energy-office/energy-saver-north-carolina/program-changes, read 17 October 2026.
- New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), Energy Conservation and Management Division: https://clean.energy.nm.gov/programs/hear/, read 17 October 2026.
- Focus on Energy (Wisconsin utilities program: https://www.focusonenergy.com/home-energy-rebates, read 17 October 2026.
- Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Energy Division - the State Energy Office (adeca.alabama.gov): https://adeca.alabama.gov/ira-rebates/, read 17 October 2026.
- Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Arkansas Energy Office: https://adeq.state.ar.us/energy/assistance/home-energy-rebates.aspx, read 17 October 2026.
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Energy: https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/energy/residential/energy-rebates.html, read 17 October 2026.
- Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Office of Energy Policy (energyrebates.ky.gov): https://energyrebates.ky.gov/, read 17 October 2026.
- Maryland Energy Administration (MEA): https://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/IRArebates.aspx, read 17 October 2026.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conservation Office (SECO): https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/seco/funding/ira/, read 23 October 2026.