The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates programs provide rebates for home improvements like energy efficiency and home electrification measures. The rebates are for low- and moderate-income homes and will be distributed through a third-party administrator.
We have made great progress toward the launch of the IRA rebate programs and we are in the final stage of gaining U.S. Department of Energy authorization for program launch. Guidehouse, our statewide rebate administrator, is currently working on the protocols and procedures for accepting household applications. Washington is excited to soon join the group of states that have launched IRA rebate programs.
We cannot guarantee IRA rebates will be available for the tax credits that expire on Dec 31. Please do not delay important home improvements if needed.
In the meantime, please see if you qualify for the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program which is already up and running. The state Weatherization Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and the Home Rehabilitation Grant Program (HRGP) are also funded and available to low-income households.
Home energy rebates timeline
Outreach to Washington residents about the program launch:
Funds awarded
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awards Commerce planning funds.
Step 2: Application preparation
Commerce conducts research and stakeholder engagement to develop program application.
Step 3: Application submission
Commerce submits program application to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Step 4: Blueprint submission
Commerce submits six DOE required blueprints.
Step 5 – Program operation preparation
Commerce and the rebate administrator set up delivery operations. We are here.
Step 6: Launch approval
Commerce receives “approval to launch” notification from the DOE.
Step 7: Statewide launch
Washingtonians may apply and receive rebate funds for home upgrades.
IRA programs
IRA Home Energy Rebates includes two programs:
- Home Appliance Rebate Program (HARP): This program provides rebates at the point of sale for income-eligible consumers on a range of highly efficient electric equipment and electrification projects.
- Whole Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES): This program provides rebates to homeowners for whole-house energy savings retrofits. Rebates will vary by amount of energy savings and income qualification.
What kinds of home improvements do the rebates cover?
- Electric wiring
- Electric panel upgrades
- Insulation
- Air sealing
- Ventilation
- Appliances
- Heat pumps
- General weatherization measures
Rebate amounts and household eligibility
Rebate amounts vary depending on equipment and the work being done.
- Households earning up to 150% AMI will be eligible for rebates. Check your AMI in this AMI threshold table (Excel).
- Renters, homeowners, and multifamily building owners qualify
View HARP and HOMES fact sheet (PDF) to see more information.
Will the rebates be retroactive?
Rebates are not retroactive. We can’t issue rebates for any purchases or work done before you’re approved for a rebate.
- Third-party contractors will manage the rebate program.
- You or your building owner will apply to the implementers for the rebates.
- You must apply and be approved first before buying appliances or doing the upgrades (there is no rebate guarantee for work completed before the program launches).
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act directed $500 billion to accelerate clean energy investments that reduce carbon emissions. Building-related rebates and incentives under the IRA will support electrification and efficiency, with a special focus on low-income households. Households will be able to take advantage of a range of upfront rebates and tax credits for energy efficient electric appliances and energy efficiency improvements in their homes.