Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program

Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program Information

This rebate program was created as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA offers $4.3 billion in formula grants to states to reduce the upfront cost of efficiency electric technologies in single-family and multi-family homes. Under this program, the New Hampshire Department of Energy (NH DOE) is slated to receive $34,749,580 through September 2031. 

The HEAR Program is designed to help homeowners that are seeking to replace their existing home appliances or install new appliances (electric stoves, heat pumps, etc.)  that are more energy efficient by offering rebates to reduce the purchase cost of those new appliances. 

The HEAR Program funding is currently not available to NH consumers. Rebates will only be available for projects initiated by consumers after the NH DOE has established and fully implemented its program.

Please note that the Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program is not available retroactively to consumers. Rebates will only be available for projects initiated by consumers after NH DOE has opened the program.

Rebate amounts are as follows:

• Heat pump hot water heater: $1,750
• Heat pump for space heating and cooling: $8,000
• Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven: $840
• Heat pump clothes dryer: $840
   
• Electric load service center upgrade: $4,000
• Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation: $1,600
• Electrical wiring: $2,500
• Installation: $500 and is commensurate with scale of upgrades installed

There is a maximum rebate amount of $14,000 for projects that include multiple appliances for the household.

The application for the HEAR program for New Hampshire was approved by the US DOE in the fall of 2024 and the first round of funding has been received. Due to the uncertainty at the US DOE and the processes that need to be completed prior to launching the program, we are anticipating a launch date for the program in the Spring of 2026.

Here are some additional considerations to keep in mind regarding the program:

• Rebates will only be available for projects initiated by NH consumers AFTER the program has officially launched (we are anticipating the spring of 2026).
• Projects initiated prior to the launch date are not eligible for a rebate.
• Rebates are only available to households who earn up to 150% of the area median income, subject to the rebate amounts listed above. Please refer to the “Question and answer document with rebate examples” document included in the “Additional Resources” section below for additional clarification.
  • For households whose earnings are between 80% and 150% of the area median income, the maximum rebate amount is 50% of the project costs subject to the rebate amounts listed above. 
  • For households whose earnings are less than 80% of the area’s median income, they are eligible for rebates that are up to 100% of the project cost subject to the rebate amounts listed above.
     

FAQs:

Is the federal funding for the program available?
Yes. NH DOE received approval for the program and the first round of funding in the fall of 2024.

What happens next?
The NH DOE will be selecting an implementer for the program. To conform with state and federal requirements, this process will take some time to complete. Once selected, and after the program has been launched, the Implementer will be the entity that runs the program with the NH DOE. Collaboratively, both entities will work directly with consumers, contractors, and retailers as necessary and will provide the required reporting to the US DOE.

Does this mean I can get a rebate soon?
Not yet. NH DOE is anticipating a launch date for the program in the spring of 2026. Keep checking this web page for updated information as the date gets closer.

What if I can’t wait until the spring of 2026 to complete an energy efficiency upgrade? Are there other rebates available now?
NH Saves is an existing program that currently offers rebates on many energy-efficient products and technologies through your electricity provider (Eversource, Liberty, NH Electric Co-op, and Unitil). In addition, you can schedule an energy audit to determine the energy efficiency of your home on this site. The energy auditor can suggest various upgrades that will make our home more efficient. Visit NH Saves to get started.  

How can I get a rebate?
The process to submit and deliver a rebate will be determined prior to the official launch date. Instructions will be provided to the rebate recipient and will be available on this site for reference.

Can I get a rebate for work already done?
No. A rebate may be paid only for a qualified electrification project (QEP) initiated after the State receives authorization from US DOE for rebate program launch. 

How is “Low Moderate Income” defined? 
“Low Moderate Income” is defined as 80% of area median income.

How do I find area median income for my area?
You can determine your area median income by accessing the HUD documentation website: HUD's Income Limits Documentation System. Select your town in the box on the right, then select ‘view county calculations.’ Review the columns to find the column representing the number of persons in your family (who live in the same home). 80% of AMI for your household will be shown on the bottom row.

Where can I get the latest updates on New Hampshire’s HEAR program?
NH DOE will be updating this web page with the most current information as soon as it becomes available. You can also subscribe to the NH DOE’s Newsletter that is distributed via email. To sign up, please send an email indicating that you would like to be added to the distribution list at newsletter@energy.nh.gov.

Where can I find tips on how to save energy in my home?
US DOE created a platform called the Energy Consumer Savings Hub. This site provides practical information on ways that consumers can realize energy savings including some tools and tips.

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Please send an email to the Departments mailbox created for this purpose. The email address is IRARebates@energy.nh.gov

Additional Resources

NH DOE held two public information sessions in the last quarter of 2024. As a result of these sessions, the NH DOE created a document that answers commonly asked questions and provides examples of how a rebate is calculated based on the proposed rebate amounts indicated above. 

Question and answer document with rebate examples

Webpage Last Updated: 08/19/2025.