KEY TAKEAWAYS
- HEEHRA is the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act passed as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act by the U.S. Congress.
- HEEHRA offers instant rebates to low- and moderate income households for replacing less energy efficient appliances with higher energy efficient versions.
- HEEHRA also provides up to $1,600 in weatherization rebates to improve windows, insulation and air seals in your home
Rebates are now projected to be available in limited areas after June of 2024 and available in most areas beginning in 2025 according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
The High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA), enacted as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act by the U.S. Congress, is a 10-year voluntary incentive program. It provides up to $14,000 to cover 100% of the costs for low- and moderate-income homeowners to replace old electric resistance and gas appliances with new energy-efficient models.
- Up to an $8,000 instant rebate on an electric heat pump
- Up to a $1,750 instant rebate on a heat pump water heater
- Up to an $840 instant rebate on a condensing electric dryer
- Up to an $840 instant rebate on an electric range
Unlike a tax credit, HEEHRA offers instant rebates to low- and moderate income households for replacing less energy efficient appliances with higher energy efficient versions. In addition, qualifying households are eligible for instant rebates up to $4,000 for breaker box revisions and $2,500 for electrical wiring upgrades to accommodate the new electric appliances.
