Property Owner FAQs

Q: What is the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program?

The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program helps eligible property owners reduce their energy costs based on the purchase and installation of high-efficiency home appliances and high-efficiency equipment. Rebates are provided to property owners based on a percentage of the total project cost and household income.


Q: How does the program work?

The program is simple and easy. Property owners can apply for a rebate through the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program online portal or by calling our fulfillment center. The program will collect and verify personal, property and income information before determing eligibility and the amount of the rebate. Once approved for a rebate, property owners may redeem the rebate when they purchase an appliance and/or pay for a service from an approved merchant.


Q: What types of appliances or energy efficient home improvements are covered under the rebate program?

Program rebates are available for qualified appliances that have a certified Energy Star rating. Click here to see the full list of qualified appliances, eligible high-efficiency home improvements, and electrification technologies.


Q: Does the rebate program help property owners pay for installation costs associated with a qualified appliance, approved home improvement, or electrification technologies?

Yes, the rebate program is designed to help pay for the purchase and installation of qualified appliances, high-efficiency home improvements and electrification projects. Maximum rebate amounts apply. Click here to see the full list of qualified appliances, eligible high-efficiency home improvements, and qualified electrification technologies with the maximum rebate amount for each.


Q: Is there a list of rebate program approved merchants?

Yes, click here to see the approved merchants for the rebate program.


Q: Are all property owners eligible to receive a rebate from the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program?

The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program is available to property owners whose total annual income is less than 150% of the median income based on the area in which the individual or family resides. Click here to see if your household is eligible to apply: (go to HUD AMI table)


Q: What is the maximum rebate amount available per household?

The maximum rebate that is available per household is $14,000. Home electrification and appliance rebates may cover up to 100% of a total qualified project's cost for households with a total annual income less than 80% of the area median income. For households above 80% area median income and below 150% area median income, up to 50% of the total qualified project's cost can be paid with the rebate.


Q: Can property owners apply for a rebate from the program if they already purchased and installed the energy efficient appliance or technology?

If a property owner has already purchased and/or installed an energy efficient appliance or technology, they are ineligible for a rebate from this program. Rebates are not available retroactively. In addition, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program does not permit property owners to receive a rebate for the same upgrade through any other federal grant or rebate.