title: "Briefing: IRA Rebate Rollout Status (Week of Jan 19, 2026)" date: 2026-01-19 tags: ["Policy", "Incentives", "IRA", "HEEHRA"] summary: "Tracking which states have launched HOMES and HEEHRA rebate programs and what consumers need to know."
IRA Rebate Rollout Status (Week of Jan 19, 2026)
3 things to know
- 30+ states have now launched or are accepting applications for HOMES (Home Owner Managing Energy Savings) rebate programs — offering $2,000–$4,000 for whole-home energy efficiency improvements.
- HEEHRA (High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act) rollout is slower — approximately 20 states have active point-of-sale rebate programs for heat pumps, HPWHs, electric panels, and wiring. Rebates up to $8,000 for heat pumps and $14,000 total for qualifying LMI households.
- If your state hasn't launched HEEHRA yet, the 25C tax credit remains available immediately — 30% of cost, up to $2,000 for heat pumps and $2,000 for HPWHs, with no income qualification required.
Action items
- Check your state's status at energy.gov/save or your state energy office website
- Don't wait if equipment needs replacing — the 25C tax credit is available now regardless of HEEHRA status
- Document everything — receipts, manufacturer specs, installer certifications — for both tax credits and rebate applications