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The DOE home electrification rebate (HEAR) for 2026

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HEAR delivers up to $14,000 per low- or moderate-income household for full electrification. State-by-state rollout status + 2026 application path.

Harry Parker

Energy Consultant, Seenra Inc

Policy11 min readPublished

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HEAR rebate ladder by income tier

Below 80 percent AMI: full rebates up to $14,000. 80-150 percent AMI: 50 percent rebates. Above 150 percent: ineligible.

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The DOE Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program provides up to $14,000 per income-qualified US household for full electrification upgrades. Eligible upgrades: heat pump, heat-pump water heater, induction cooktop, electric clothes dryer, panel upgrade, EV charger installation. State rollout staggered through 2026. As of mid-2026, active in CA, MN, NY, WI, MA, CO. Other states activate through Q4 2026 and 2027.

HEAR eligible products

Heat pump: up to $8,000. Heat-pump water heater: up to $1,750. Heat-pump clothes dryer: up to $840. Electric stove or induction: up to $840. Panel upgrade: up to $4,000. Wiring upgrade: up to $2,500.

Total stacked cap per household: $14,000. Cannot exceed actual installed cost.

State rollout status

Active as of mid-2026: California, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Colorado, Maine.

Activating Q3-Q4 2026: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, New Jersey. Remaining states activate in 2027.

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Common questions

Quick answers from the editorial desk

HEAR vs HER?
HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate) covers individual appliances. HER (Home Efficiency Rebate) covers whole-home efficiency upgrades (insulation, air sealing). Different programs; can stack.
Income tier rebates?
Below 80 percent area median income (AMI): full rebates up to $14,000. 80 to 150 percent AMI: 50 percent rebates. Above 150 percent: ineligible for HEAR (still eligible for IRA tax credits).
Which products are covered?
Heat pump, HPWH, heat-pump dryer, induction, panel upgrade, wiring upgrade. All ENERGY STAR or DOE-certified products.
When will my state launch HEAR?
Check the DOE state-by-state rollout tracker. Most states launch by end of 2026 or early 2027.

Further reading

Pillar guide, cluster siblings, and state pages cited above

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