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 late summer or early fall 2025.
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.
Status: DOE approved both of Commerce’s applications and five strategic plans in June 2025. We will announce our selection for statewide rebate administrator soon.
- 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)
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.