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Heat pump incentives, decoded.
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Incentive amounts, eligibility, and program status change frequently and vary by income, utility territory, and equipment efficiency tier. This page reflects Heatpump Economics' curated research as of the dates shown on each program card and is not a guarantee of eligibility or funding availability. Always confirm current terms directly with the program administrator, your utility, or a tax professional before purchasing equipment or filing for a credit. See the methodology page for sourcing details.
2026 status, plainly
What changed this year
Federal 25C tax credit — expired. The Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, which covered 30% of a heat pump's cost up to $2,000/year, was terminated early by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025). It does not apply to any heat pump installed in 2026 or later. See the IRS 25C program page.
Federal HEEHR (formerly HEEHRA) — narrowed, state-dependent. The High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate program was renamed from HEEHRA to HEEHR and its fuel-switching eligibility provisions were removed under DOE Program Notice 26-2 (May 29, 2026). Whether you can access it at all now depends entirely on whether your state opted in and still has funds. See the DOE Home Energy Rebates page.
California HEEHRA funding — exhausted. California's state HEEHRA allocation was fully committed and closed to new applicants as of February 24, 2026. Check the California Energy Commission for reopening updates.
Minnesota state and federal rebates — on hold. The Minnesota Department of Commerce is still waiting on formal U.S. Department of Energy approval to launch its state rebate programs. The MN Residential Heat Pump Rebate ($4,000) and the income-qualified HEAR rebate ($8,000) are both paused as of August 2026 — Minneapolis-area households can still access active Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and City of Minneapolis Green Cost Share rebates in the meantime. See the Minneapolis case study for how these stack.