State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR) – Washington State Department of Commerce
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    • The State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program provides grants to third-party administrators to provide rebates and incentives to households and small businesses to purchase and install high-efficiency electric equipment and appliances.

    Commerce is accepting applications from eligible third-party administrators for funding for rebate programs in 2025-2027. Programs funded by 2023-2025 funding are still open, and rebates are available.

    Apply for funding

    Commerce opened a Request for Applications (RFA) for State HEAR funds on October 30, 2025, for eligible entities to apply for funding to establish and expand rebate programs. All application materials and required forms are available in the State HEAR 2025-207 RFA Materials Box folder.

    Commerce scheduled a virtual Bidder’s Conference on November 12, 2025, at noon, for prospective eligible applicants. Attendance is not mandatory, but prospective applicants are encouraged to attend. The conference will include a summary of RFA information contained in the RFA and is an opportunity for applicants to ask questions.

    Attend the HEAR RFA bidder’s conference


    Refer to the Q&A document for application information. Email any questions about the RFA to the RFA Coordinator at homerebates@commerce.wa.gov and be sure to include “HEAR2025” in the subject line.

    All application materials must be submitted via email to homerebates@commerce.wa.gov in PDF or Microsoft Word format by the application deadline, February 5, 2026, at 4 p.m.

    How to get a rebate

    Commerce made awards to third-party program administrators in spring and summer 2024. The program is still open, and rebates are available. Commerce is currently accepting applications from third-party administrators to fund new programs beginning in 2026. Please visit the State HEAR Portal to find your local program administrator and see if you qualify for a rebate.

    • Low-income, moderate-income (LMI), single and multifamily households, including renters, with household income that is 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Income Limits Dataset for your county
    • Small businesses and nonprofit organizations with 50 employees or less
    • Adult family homes licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

    Not all program administrators offer rebates based on the eligibility criteria listed above, and applications processes may vary. Please check with your local program administrator to learn if you qualify.

    • Heat pumps for heating and cooling (i.e., ducted, ductless, and package terminal air-source, and ground-source)
    • Residential and commercial induction cooking equipment
    • Heat pump water heaters
    • Heat pump clothes dryers, washer and dryer sets, and combined washer-dryer units
    • Electric panel and wiring upgrades required for installation of new electric equipment

    Not all program administrators offer rebates based on the eligibility criteria listed above, and applications processes may vary. Please check with your local program administrator to learn if you qualify.

    All equipment must meet ENERGY STAR or AHRI certification.

    • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
    • Community action agencies
    • Housing providers
    • Local governments
    • Washington state agencies
    • Tribal governments and tribal supporting entities
    • Retail electric utilities

    Commerce invested approximately $73.5 million from the Climate Commitment Act in 55 rebate and incentive programs across Washington state from 2024-2025.

    Commerce anticipates investing an additional $30.1 million to continue existing programs and establish new rebate and incentive programs.

    Resources

    Sign up to be emailed State HEAR program updates.

    The HEAR program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.

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    Energy Grants and Incentives for Homes and Buildings

    Contact

    For more information, email HomeRebates@Commerce.wa.gov. Be sure to put “State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program” in the subject line.