Heat Pump Water Heater rebates by state

California. SMUD heat pump water heater and induction rebates: Gas to electric, $3,000 (50+ gallons), $3,500 (65+ gallons) or $4,000 (80+ gallons); Electric to electric, $1,000, any size. Golden State Rebates heat pump water heater instant rebate: Up to $900 instant rebate on a heat pump water heater.

Connecticut. Energize CT heat pump water heater rebate: Standard, $900 (instant at participating Lowe's and Home Depot, via installers, or mail-in); Income-eligible, $900 plus an extra $1,000 for income-verified households, installs from June 1, 2026.

North Carolina. Energy Saver North Carolina: Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR): Below 80% of area median income, Up to 100% of project cost, up to $1,750 (heat pump water heater); 80–150% of area median income, Up to 50% of project cost, up to $1,750 (heat pump water heater).

Massachusetts. Mass Save heat pump water heater rebate: Integrated unit, $750 per unit (ENERGY STAR, UEF 3.30; or 120V/15A unit at UEF 2.20); $750 instant at Home Depot, Lowe's and participating distributors; Split system, $1,500 per split-system unit (UEF 2.20).

Maine. Efficiency Maine heat pump water heater discount: Instant discount, $1,200 instant discount at participating retailers and distributors; Mail-in, $1,150 mail-in rebate when bought without an instant discount.

Oregon. Energy Trust of Oregon heat pump water heater discount: Contractor-installed, $1,200 instant discount through a licensed contractor buying from an eligible distributor; DIY, bought in store, $1,000 instant discount at a participating retailer, one unit per customer (online orders excluded).

Texas. Austin Energy heat pump water heater rebate: $1,000 for a qualifying ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.

Vermont. Efficiency Vermont heat pump water heater discount: Standard, $600 off from your utility or Efficiency Vermont; Income-eligible, Up to $1,000 off ($600 plus up to $400).

New Hampshire. NHSaves heat pump water heater rebate: $900 per unit up to 85 gallons (instant at participating distributors for 55 gallons or less; mail-in for 56–85 gallons).

Rhode Island. Rhode Island Energy heat pump water heater rebate: Up to $625 for a qualifying electric heat pump water heater.

Arizona. SRP heat pump water heater rebate: $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, UEF 2.8 or better.

Pennsylvania. PPL Electric heat pump water heater rebate: Standard, $400 for an ENERGY STAR unit with UEF 3.3 or higher; Income-based (0–250% of the federal poverty level), $500.

Wisconsin. Focus on Energy heat pump water heater instant discount: Minimum $300 instant discount on an electric heat pump water heater under 120 gallons, UEF 3.3 or higher.

No open offer with a published amount was found in Florida, Michigan; the methodology lists pages that could not be read.

Conditions to check before you buy

• SMUD appliances (CA): Water heaters: NEEA Tier III or IV, UEF 2.87 or higher, thermostatic mixing valve, permitted and inspected, installed and submitted by a SMUD Contractor Network contractor (no DIY); Induction: cooktop or range 24 inches or larger (portable units excluded), application within 180 days of purchase; Active SMUD account; subject to funding. Source, checked October 21, 2026.
• Golden State Rebates (CA): Instant rebate at participating retailers; The program page names PG&E, SoCalGas, SDG&E and SCE as supporters but does not state eligibility rules; check the retailer listing before buying. Source, checked October 21, 2026.
• Energize CT water heaters (CT): ENERGY STAR on the QPL: integrated UEF ≥3.40 (≥2.20 on 120V/15A), split ≥2.20; Eversource or UI residential electric customer; Income-eligible: licensed contractor and income verification. Source, checked October 20, 2026.
• Energy Saver NC (HEAR) (NC): Household income below 150% of area median income; LIEAP or Medicaid enrollment can qualify a household without further income checks; Single-family owners, multifamily building owners, and tenants with landlord permission; From September 1, 2026, applications not yet at rebate reservation must follow the new guidance: no fuel switching, electric-to-electric upgrades only; insulation and air sealing may be required with a heat pump project; Registered contractor; self-installed projects do not qualify; not retroactive; “Total rebate cannot exceed actual project costs”; up to $14,000 per dwelling. Source, checked October 21, 2026.
• Mass Save water heaters (MA): Replaces an electric resistance, propane, natural gas or oil water heater; Installed by a licensed plumber; 1–4 unit homes; one rebate per account; Cannot be combined with other Mass Save incentives for the same equipment. Source, checked October 20, 2026.
• Efficiency Maine water heaters (ME): New ENERGY STAR unit installed in Maine, any tank size; One rebate or discount per address per calendar year; Mail-in within six months with a retailer or wholesaler receipt; A registered vendor is not required. Source, checked October 20, 2026.
• Energy Trust water heaters (OR): “Unit must replace a standard electric water heater”; NEEA Tier 3 or higher; Existing homes only; newly built homes do not qualify; No application: the discount is taken at purchase. Source, checked October 21, 2026.
• Austin Energy water heaters (TX): At least 40 gallons, Energy Factor 2.0 or better, installed new; An existing heat pump water heater being replaced must be 10 years old or older; Application within 90 days of purchase. Source, checked October 21, 2026.
• Efficiency Vermont water heaters (VT): Funded by Burlington Electric, Green Mountain Power, Stowe Electric, Vermont Electric Co-op, VPPSA and Washington Electric Co-op. Source, checked October 20, 2026.
• NHSaves water heaters (NH): ENERGY STAR; integrated UEF ≥3.30 (≥2.80 on a 120V/15A circuit), split ≥2.80; New units only; Not already receiving a heat pump water heater incentive from another program; Retail instant discount at Home Depot and Lowe's for Eversource customers. Source, checked October 20, 2026.
• RI Energy water heaters (RI): Installed by a licensed contractor or plumber between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Source, checked October 20, 2026.
• SRP water heaters (AZ): Installed by a contractor licensed in Arizona for residential plumbing before April 30, 2027; Home with permanent SRP electric service for more than one year; no new construction; Submit within 6 months of installation; once every 10 years. Source, checked October 21, 2026.
• PPL water heaters (PA): Property with an active meter served by PPL Electric Utilities; Submit within 180 days of installation; Equipment already discounted through a midstream or instant channel does not qualify. Source, checked October 21, 2026.
• Focus on Energy water heaters (WI): Paid to the participating distributor and passed through a Trade Ally contractor; comes off the invoice; Under 120 gallons; Uniform Energy Factor at least 3.3; Home served by a Focus on Energy participating utility. Source, checked October 21, 2026.

IRA rebates for heat pump water heaters, state by state

• Arizona: the state energy office page was not reached on the last check.
• California: California HEEHRA (the state's IRA HEAR program) is closed to new applications. State page.
• Connecticut: Connecticut HEEHR (formerly HEAR) and HOMES (formerly HER) is not launched. State page.
• Florida: Florida Energy Saver Program (HOMES and HEEHR) is not launched. State page.
• Maine: Maine IRA Home Energy Rebates is limited. State page.
• Massachusetts: Massachusetts HEAR and HER (IRA home energy rebates) is not launched. State page.
• Michigan: Michigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) is limited. State page.
• New Hampshire: NH Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) is not launched; the state page lists a planned cap of $1,750 for heat pump water heaters, not claimable today. State page.
• North Carolina: Energy Saver North Carolina: Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) is open. State page.
• Oregon: Oregon Home Energy Rebate Programs (HOMES and HEAR) is not launched. State page.
• Pennsylvania: the state energy office page was not reached on the last check.
• Rhode Island: Rhode Island HEAR and HOMES is limited; the pilot runs in 11 municipalities. State page.
• Texas: Texas Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) is not launched. State page.
• Vermont: Vermont IRA home energy rebates (HOMES and HEAR) is not launched. State page.
• Wisconsin: Wisconsin IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) is open. State page.

Federal credit

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (IRC §25C): 30% of cost, up to $2,000 a year (shared with heat pumps). Not allowed for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. (IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit; details). Income-qualified tiers exist in Connecticut, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Vermont. 22 open offers are listed across the covered states. Guides: how rebates stack, income tiers.

Rebates are set by each program and can change or close without notice; the program's own page and application decide what is paid. This page is information, not tax, legal or financial advice. Amounts last checked October 21, 2026.