# How to Claim Energy Rebates Under the Inflation Reduction Act

> The IRA created up to $14,000 in home energy rebates per household. Here's how to find your state's program and claim the money.

- URL: https://hiddenpayouts.com/blog/how-to-claim-energy-rebates-ira
- Published: 2026-05-25
- Category: Rebates
- Topic: how to claim inflation reduction act rebates
- Region: United States

The Inflation Reduction Act funds two major home-energy rebate programs — HEEHRA (electrification rebates) and HOMES (whole-home efficiency rebates) — totaling up to $14,000 per eligible household. The rebates are administered by each state, which is why the rollout schedule varies.

## HEEHRA: Up to $14,000 for electrification

- Up to $8,000 for a heat pump (heating + cooling)
- Up to $1,750 for a heat pump water heater
- Up to $840 for an electric stove or heat pump dryer
- Up to $4,000 for an electrical panel upgrade
- Up to $2,500 for electrical wiring
- Up to $1,600 for insulation, air sealing, and ventilation

## HOMES: Performance-based whole-home rebates

HOMES pays based on measured or modeled energy savings — up to $4,000 for retrofits achieving 35%+ energy reduction, doubled to $8,000 for low-income households.

## Income limits

- Under 80% of Area Median Income: rebates cover up to 100% of project cost
- 80–150% AMI: rebates cover up to 50% of project cost
- Over 150% AMI: not eligible for HEEHRA, but federal tax credits still apply

## How to claim

1. Check your state's energy office — every state administers its own portal and rolls out at different times
2. Verify household income against the local AMI for your county
3. Use a state-approved contractor (most states require this; DIY usually doesn't qualify)
4. Submit pre-approval before the work starts (required in most states)
5. Submit final invoice and equipment specs to receive the rebate (often issued at point of sale)

## Stack with federal tax credits

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) and Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) can be claimed in addition to rebates — same project, two pots of money. Keep all receipts and Manufacturer Certification Statements.

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