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Enter your ZIP code to see which home energy rebates you can actually apply for right now. That covers your state's HOMES and HEAR program, local utility rebates, and what happened to the federal tax credits. Each result links to its official source, so you can check it before you buy anything.
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What changed in 2025 and 2026
The federal tax credits are gone. The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (up to $3,200 a year for heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors) only covers property placed in service by Dec 31, 2025. The 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit (30% for solar, geothermal and batteries) only covers expenditures made by that date. The 30C credit for home EV chargers ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Source: IRS OBBB FAQ.
The rebates are still around, state by state. HOMES (whole-home efficiency, up to $8,000) and HEAR, also called HEEHR (electric appliances and upgrades, up to $14,000), are federally funded but run by each state. Some states are open, some have run out of money, and many haven't launched. Source: U.S. Department of Energy.
Utility rebates are often the quickest money. Many electric and gas utilities offer their own rebates for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats and insulation, and you don't need to meet an income limit for most of them.
Rebate guides
Want the details behind a result? These guides explain each program, checked against official sources:
- HOMES and HEAR rebates by state, with every state's status and official link
- Heat pump rebates in 2026, including HEAR's $8,000 cap and utility rebates
- Heat pump water heater rebates after the $2,000 credit ended
- Attic insulation and air sealing rebates
- Smart thermostat rebates and utility demand-response bonuses
- What's left for energy efficient windows and doors
- The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C), and how to claim 2025 work
- The solar tax credit in 2026 and the incentives that remain
- The free Weatherization Assistance Program: who qualifies and how to apply
- How to find every energy efficiency rebate from your utility
Common questions
Can I still get the federal 25C or 25D tax credit in 2026?
No. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ended both. The 25C home improvement credit doesn't apply to property placed in service after Dec 31, 2025, and the 25D clean energy credit (solar, geothermal, battery) doesn't apply to expenditures made after that date. The IRS counts an expenditure as made when installation is finished, not when you pay.
Are the HOMES and HEAR home energy rebates still available?
Yes, in some states. Those rebates aren't tax credits and weren't repealed. Each state runs its own program, so whether you can apply depends on where you live. Some states are open, some are waitlisted or closed, and many haven't launched yet.
How much can the HOMES and HEAR rebates pay?
DOE says HEAR can cover up to $14,000 per household and HOMES up to $8,000, based on modeled energy savings. Your state sets the actual amounts and income limits, and many HEAR rebates are limited to low- and moderate-income households.
Where do local utility rebates come from?
Your electric or gas utility and some cities fund their own rebates, which are separate from the federal programs. For those, the finder links to the ENERGY STAR rebate finder and DSIRE, which list them by ZIP code and state.
Status labels come from each state energy office's own page, checked Oct 13, 2026. If we couldn't confirm a state's status, we say so and link to the official page. Programs change often, so confirm with the program before you sign a contract.
