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 third-party administrators. We expect these programs to begin in summer 2025.
IRA programs
Home Appliance Rebate Program (Section 50122) – formerly known as Home Efficiency and Appliance Rebates program
This program provides rebates at the point of sale for income-eligible consumers on a range of highly efficient electric equipment and electrification projects.
Status: DOE awarded these funds to Washington State in June 2024.
Whole Home Efficiency Rebates (Section 50121)
This program provides rebates to homeowners for whole-house energy savings retrofits. Rebates will vary by amount of energy savings and income qualification.
Status: DOE awarded these funds to Washington State in June 2024.
The Qualified Contractor Network (QCN) provides a searchable database for rebate recipients to find licensed and vetted contractors in their area to perform IRA Home Rebate work. The QCN will also help contractors navigate the rebate programs through training, marketing materials, and ongoing general support.
Please fill out this QCN Interest Form to join the QCN mailing list to receive announcements about the QCN application launch along with other important updates.
The QCN Resources (on Box) contains contractor resources including a video and PDF copy of the recent contractor webinar presentation. You’ll also find a Q&A and the required contractors certifications list. This BOX account will be updated regularly with resources as they develop. To hear about when those resources are added, join the mailing list by filling out the QCN Interest Form.
- Households earning up to 150% AMI will be eligible for rebates
- Commerce will target half the rebate funds toward low-income households, defined as those with incomes less than 80% AMI
- Both renters and homeowners qualify
- Third-party implementers 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)
What the rebates can cover
- Electric wiring
- Electric panel upgrade
- Insulation
- Air sealing
- Ventilation
- Appliances
- Heat pumps
- General weatherization measures
Rebate amounts
Rebate amounts will vary depending on equipment and the work being done. View HARP and HOMES fact sheet (PDF) to see more information
Will the rebates be retroactive?
Rebates are not retroactive. We cannot issue rebates for any purchases or work done before you are approved for a rebate.
If you have further questions, you can visit the DOE frequently asked questions website.
Commerce expects rebates to be available no sooner than summer 2025. We are currently designing the rules and processes for the program.
- If you need financial assistance with these upgrades, there may be state, municipal, utility, and federal programs available, including the Washington State Weatherization Assistance Program
- Tax credits under the IRA are available. Please contact the Internal Revenue Service, the US Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Tax Credit webpage or your tax preparer for more information.
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. For more information on the Inflation Reduction Act please see the IRA Guidebook.