IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES & HEAR Programs)

About This Program

Massachusetts received $72.8M for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program and $73M for the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program under the Inflation Reduction Act. HEAR provides point-of-sale rebates for low-to-moderate income households on electric appliances: up to $8,000 for heat pumps, $1,750 for heat pump water heaters, $840 for electric stoves. HOMES provides rebates for whole-home efficiency upgrades. Programs launched in Massachusetts in 2025.

HEAR: up to $8,000 heat pump; $1,750 HPWH; $840 electric stove/range. Income-based — 80% AMI gets 100% rebate, 80–150% AMI gets 50% rebate. HOMES: up to $8,000 based on % energy reduction. Stacks with Mass Save.

Key Details

• Up to $8,000 rebate for heat pump installation (HEAR — income-qualified)
• Up to $1,750 for heat pump water heater; $840 for electric stove/range
• HOMES program: up to $8,000 based on whole-home efficiency improvement
• 100% rebate for households below 80% AMI; 50% for 80–150% AMI
• Stacks with Mass Save rebates — visit mass.gov/energy-rebates for current availability

How to Apply

Deadline: Funds available through September 30, 2031 or until exhausted