HOMES Rebate (Home Owner Managing Energy Savings)
An IRA-funded rebate program for whole-home energy efficiency improvements. Offers $2,000-$4,000 based on measured or modeled energy savings (typically 20-35% reduction).
Why It Matters
HOMES rebates reward comprehensive efficiency improvements (insulation, air sealing, HVAC). Unlike 25C, they're based on the energy savings achieved, not just the cost of equipment.
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25C Tax Credit
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (IRC §25C) providing 30% of the cost of qualifying energy efficiency upgrades: heat pumps ($2,000), insulation ($1,200), HPWH ($2,000), and more.
IRA (Inflation Reduction Act)
Landmark 2022 federal legislation that extended and expanded clean energy tax credits, including the 30% solar ITC through 2032, and added new incentives for batteries, heat pumps, and EVs.