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Home energy rebate program: which states have rebates open now?

In some states. Home energy rebate program — U.S. Department of Energy: “The HOMES Rebate Program provides rebates for eligible whole-home energy upgrade projects for households at all income levels.” “Home Energy Rebates are now available in select states.” U.S. Department of Energy, read October 17, 2026; it lists HOMES rebates of up to $8,000, tied to modeled energy use.

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  • 20%HOMES: minimum modeled cut in energy use (DOE)U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Home Energy Rebates Program, read October 17, 2026
  • May 29, 2026DOE Program Notice 26-2 effective dateU.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Home Energy Rebates Program Notice 26-2, read October 17, 2026
  • September 3, 2024New Mexico HEAR launch dateNew Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, HEAR, read October 17, 2026
  • 150%Indiana HEAR income line: % of Area Median IncomeIndiana Office of Energy Development, Home Energy Rebates, read October 22, 2026
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Programs, amounts and status

Indiana Energy Saver Program (HOMES and 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 Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) provides cost savings to both single family and multifamily residents, on whole-home retrofits achieving a minimum of 20% predicted energy savings. Eligible upgrades may include: insulation, air sealing, and ENERGY-STAR certified equipment such as HVAC systems and water heaters. About the Home Appliance Rebate Program 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
Energy Saver North Carolina (HOMES and HEAR)“up to $16,000 for home efficiency upgrades” Status: open (source read 17 October 2026). “DEQ launched the Energy Saver NC on January 16, 2025.” Who it is for, in the agency's words: “Energy Saver North Carolina helps income-eligible homeowners and renters cover the cost of energy efficiency and electrification upgrades, such as heat pumps, electrical panels and insulation.” How to apply: deq.nc.govNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), State Energy Office, read 17 October 2026
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program“a maximum rebate of $14,000 per address” Status: open (source read 17 October 2026). “In New Mexico, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program launched September 3, 2024.” Who it is for, in the agency's words: “The program offers rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified electric appliances and energy-efficient upgrades. You can purchase multiple items at different times, with a maximum rebate of $14,000 per address. Please note, the program is being launched in phases, so not all products are available yet.” How to apply: clean.energy.nm.govNew Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), read 17 October 2026
IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR)Amount not stated by Focus on Energy, for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (read 2026-10-17) Status: open (source read 17 October 2026). “Both Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) are NOW AVAILABLE.” Pays for: “insulation and efficient heating/cooling equipment”. Who it is for, in the agency's words: “Qualify for both IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs today! Eligibility and rebate amounts are based on household income. All homeowners are eligible to participate in HOMES. Low-income or moderate-income households can participate in HEAR.” How to apply: focusonenergy.comFocus on Energy, for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, read 17 October 2026
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)Amount not stated by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through state weatherization administrators (read 2026-10-17) Status: open (source read 17 October 2026). “To apply for WAP assistance, first identify your state weatherization administrator and reach out to them.” Who it is for, in the agency's words: “One of the primary factors affecting eligibility is income. Households at or below 200% of the poverty income guidelines or that receive Supplemental Security Income are considered under DOE guidelines as eligible for weatherization services. In addition, each state or territory may elect to use the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) eligibility criteria of 60% of state-median income.” How to apply: energy.govU.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through state weatherization administrators, read 17 October 2026
Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Rebate Program“up to $8,000*” Status: open (source read 17 October 2026). Who it is for, in the agency's words: “The HOMES Rebate Program provides rebates for eligible whole-home energy upgrade projects for households at all income levels. American households can save up to $8,000* on home upgrades based on modeled energy savings levels with a minimum savings of 20%. HOMES offers several possible pathways to affordable upgrades including insulation, air sealing, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, duct sealing, appliances, and lighting. HOMES rebates provide Americans with household upgrades that can lower monthly energy bills while improving comfort and quality of the home.” How to apply: naseo.org (individuals do not apply to this agency directly)U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), read 17 October 2026
High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program“up to $14,000” Status: open (source read 17 October 2026). Who it is for, in the agency's words: “The HEEHR Program provides rebates for the purchase and installation of appliances and building envelopes materials to reduce American homeowner energy bills. American households can save up to $14,000 on efficient upgrades that can lower energy bills and improve comfort and safety of the home. HEEHR offers rebates at point of sale either at retail outlets or through contractors. HEEHR can be utilized for insulation, air sealing, ventilation, electric wiring and load service center upgrades, electric heating and cooling upgrades, and efficient electric appliances. The HEEHR program is designed to ensure homeowner savings, emphasizing the importance of insulating and sealing the home prior to upgrading heating and cooling to maximize savings.” How to apply: naseo.org (individuals do not apply to this agency directly)U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), read 17 October 2026

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Programs by state

Each row quotes a state energy office’s own page on the day we read it, and the read date sits in the row. A state not in the table has no row on this page yet.
IndianaIndiana Energy Saver Program (HOMES and HEAR) (open, as of 22 October 2026) “Applications for the Indiana Energy Saver Program are NOW OPEN!” Indiana pageIndiana Office of Energy Development — Sources read: 22 October 2026
North CarolinaEnergy 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 MexicoHome 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
WisconsinIRA 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.” Wisconsin pageFocus on Energy, for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin — Sources read: 17 October 2026
MichiganMichigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) Program (open, as of 17 October 2026) “New income qualified applications for EGLE Detroit, Warren, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo Districts' properties are temporarily unavailable” Michigan pageMichigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) — Sources read: 17 October 2026
MaineHome Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR), heat pumps in new affordable multifamily housing and manufactured homes (open, as of 17 October 2026) “is offering rebates for efficient heat pump systems in two categories of buildings occupied by income-eligible households”Maine Department of Energy Resources, run by Efficiency Maine Trust — Sources read: 17 October 2026
CaliforniaHEEHRA (multifamily homes); HOMES not yet available (open, as of 17 October 2026) “HEEHRA rebates are still available statewide for multifamily homes.”California Energy Commission (CEC) — Sources read: 17 October 2026
ColoradoHEAR Single-Family Program (closed, as of 19 October 2026) “The HEAR Single-Family Program for Region 1 and Region 2 is closed.”Colorado Energy Office — Sources read: 19 October 2026
AlabamaInflation 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
ArkansasHome 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
IllinoisHome 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
KentuckyKentucky 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
MarylandIRA 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
MissouriHome Energy Rebates Program (HOMES and HEEHR) (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “The rebates may not be made available until 2027 at the earliest and potentially as late as 2028.”Missouri Department of Natural Resources — Sources read: 17 October 2026
OregonOregon home energy rebate programs (not launched, as of 22 October 2026) “We don’t have a date for opening the Oregon home energy rebate program applications.”Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) — Sources read: 22 October 2026
PennsylvaniaPenn Energy Savers Program (HOMES and HEEHR) (not launched, as of 23 October 2026) “EPO is currently working to understand these changes, make the necessary changes to program design to be in compliance, and launch the program for consumers in the Commonwealth.”Pennsylvania DEP Energy Programs Office — Sources read: 23 October 2026
South CarolinaHome Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “While these rebates are not yet available”South Carolina Energy Office — Sources read: 17 October 2026
TennesseeTennessee IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “Households looking for home energy retrofit assistance today cannot yet access these rebates”Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Office of Energy Programs — Sources read: 17 October 2026
TexasTexas 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
VirginiaHome Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “No. Virginia Energy's ability to launch the programs is contingent on the U.S. DOE's review and approval of Virginia Energy's application documents.”Virginia Energy — Sources read: 17 October 2026
WashingtonIRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HARP) (not launched, as of 17 October 2026) “We’re evaluating how these changes affect the program and are working with our rebate administrator to determine next steps.”Washington State Department of Commerce — Sources read: 17 October 2026

Home energy rebate program?

The federal program has two parts, HOMES and HEEHR, and DOE renamed the second one in its Home Energy Rebates Program Notice 26-2, effective May 29, 2026:

“DOE is changing the program name from “Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates” to “High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates” (HEEHR) to align with the statutory name in section 50122 of the IRA.”

State energy offices that list a program taking applications include Indiana, North Carolina, New Mexico and Wisconsin; New Mexico gives its launch date this way:

“In New Mexico, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program launched September 3, 2024.”

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Home Energy Rebates Program Notice 26-2, read ; Indiana Office of Energy Development, Home Energy Rebates, read ; North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Energy Saver North Carolina, read ; New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, HEAR, read ; Focus on Energy (for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin), IRA Home Energy Rebates, read .

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Energy efficient home rebate?

DOE’s HOMES rebate pays toward whole-home upgrades modeled to cut energy use by at least 20%, and DOE lists the kinds of work it covers:

“HOMES offers several possible pathways to affordable upgrades including insulation, air sealing, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, duct sealing, appliances, and lighting.”

Indiana’s energy office sets the same 20% floor for HOMES whole-home retrofits, for single family and multifamily residents.

North Carolina lists its HOMES rebate this way:

“Homeowners Managing Efficiency Savings (HOMES): Offers eligible households up to $16,000 for home efficiency upgrades, such as air sealing or energy-efficient HVAC units.”

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Home Energy Rebates Program, read ; Indiana Office of Energy Development, Home Energy Rebates, read ; North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Energy Saver North Carolina, read .

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Home energy efficiency rebate program?

Indiana’s Energy Saver Program runs HOMES and HEAR through one application, and the state energy office announced its launch on May 14th, 2025.

“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.”

Indiana pays the rebate as an upfront discount on the product and on its installation.

In Wisconsin, Focus on Energy runs both programs for the Public Service Commission; a household signs up for one program at a time, and HOMES starts with a home energy assessment that names the eligible upgrades.

“You may only participate in one program at a time.”

Sources: Indiana Office of Energy Development, Home Energy Rebates, read ; Focus on Energy (for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin), IRA Home Energy Rebates, read .

Once you know what your state energy office covers, you can post the efficiency job on InstaBids and read each written bid.

Home energy rebate portal?

Each state runs its own application site; Indiana says its official program website is the only way to apply:

“The only way to access IESP rebates is by submitting an application through the official program website, www.IndianaEnergySaver.com”

Source: Indiana Office of Energy Development, Home Energy Rebates, read .

The rebate itself runs through the state's own site; for the contractor side, you can post the job on InstaBids for written bids.

Federal home energy rebate program?

DOE funds the two rebates and publishes these maximums; households apply through their state program, not to DOE:

“American households can save up to $14,000 on efficient upgrades that can lower energy bills and improve comfort and safety of the home.”

“* Grantees may increase rebates for households with income less than 80% of the area median”

“Contact your State or Territory Energy Office for more information on the status and eligibility requirements.”

Under the same DOE notice, state programs that had already launched were given three months from its publication to make the changes, and programs not yet launched must follow the new rules before they open.

Maryland, Washington and Pennsylvania each say on their own pages that they are reworking their programs after DOE’s new guidance.

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Home Energy Rebates Program, read ; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Home Energy Rebates Program Notice 26-2, read ; Maryland Energy Administration, IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs, read ; Washington State Department of Commerce, IRA Home Energy Rebates, read ; Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Inflation Reduction Act, read .

To line up written bids for the upgrade a federal home energy rebate is meant for, you can post the job on InstaBids.

Rebate, tax credit, grant or weatherization: how they differ

HOMES rebate: DOE ties it to whole-home upgrades scored by modeled energy use, for households at all income levels.

HEEHR rebate: paid at the point of sale, and under the DOE notice effective May 29, 2026 it covers moving from electric equipment to more efficient electric equipment:

“Removing program allowances for upgrades for fuel-switching (i.e. replacement of non-electric appliances) and instead allowing rebates for upgrading HVAC and appliances only from existing electric equipment to more efficient electric equipment.”

Tax credit: the IRS energy efficient home improvement credit covers improvements made through December 31, 2025, as the IRS page says.

Weatherization: DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program is a separate program applied for through a state weatherization administrator, with its own income rule shown in the program table above.

One project, one federal rebate: the DOE notice quotes the statute this way:

“Rebates provided through the HEEHR Program “may not be combined with any other Federal grant or rebate…, for the same qualified electrification project.” See 42 U.S.C. 18795a(c)(8).”

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