Hawaii Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (HEAR) — eHale Program

About This Program

Hawaii's HEAR program (funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act) provides income-qualified rebates for home electrification upgrades. Low-income households (below 80% AMI) receive 100% rebates for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric panel upgrades, and other electrification measures. Moderate-income households (80–150% AMI) receive 50% rebates up to $14,000. Program full availability expected in 2026.

Low-income (<80% AMI): 100% cost covered. Moderate-income (80–150% AMI): 50% covered up to $14,000. Heat pump: up to $8,000; HPWH: up to $1,750; panel: up to $4,000.

Key Details

• Low-income (<80% AMI): 100% rebate on heat pumps, HPWH, electric upgrades
• Moderate-income (80–150% AMI): 50% rebate up to $14,000 total
• Covers heat pump A/C, heat pump water heater, electrical panel, EV charger
• Fully launching in 2026 — register interest at energy.hawaii.gov
• Contact Hawaii State Energy Office: 808-587-3807

How to Apply

Deadline: Program launch TBD 2026 — sign up for updates at energy.hawaii.gov