The Home Energy Rebates Program from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) includes two rebate programs. One is the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebates (HOMES). The other is the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program. DOE tells households to contact their state energy office for status. This guide uses each state's program page to give the status in Arizona, Washington, Texas, Florida and Ohio as of October 2026. Some pages show a date and some do not, and the dates differ widely. We give each page's date where one is shown, and we also cover Washington's separate state-funded program.
What the federal home energy rebates are
DOE's Home Energy Rebates Program page says the program includes "the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebates (HOMES) and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program." States use different names for the second one, such as HEAR or HARP.
DOE says households "can save up to $8,000* on home upgrades based on modeled energy savings levels with a minimum savings of 20%" through HOMES. Its asterisk notes that "Grantees may increase rebates for households with income less than 80% of the area median." For HEEHR, DOE says households "can save up to $14,000 on efficient upgrades."
On status, DOE says, "Home Energy Rebates are now available in select states. Additional details on active state, territory or Tribal rebate programs are coming soon." It tells readers to contact their state or territory energy office for status and eligibility. We did not find a state list on DOE's page, and the page shows no current update date.
Home energy rebate status by state
| State | Program name on the state page | Status the page gave | Page date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Efficiency Arizona | "Applications are still being accepted, but must meet the new program guidelines." | Program site undated; news release July 21, 2026 |
| Washington (federal) | HOMES and HARP | Step 5, "Program operation preparation" | Last updated June 15, 2026 |
| Texas | Texas HOMES and HEAR | "Rebates are not currently available." | Status updated August 21, 2026 |
| Florida | HEEHR and HOMES (Florida Energy Saver Program) | "Expected to launch in the future"; no date given | No update date shown |
| Ohio | HEEHR and HOMES | Awaiting DOE approval of an application submitted November 12, 2024; current status unconfirmed | Shows April 25, 2024, though it cites a November 12, 2024 submission |
Arizona: Efficiency Arizona
The Arizona Governor's Office of Resiliency announced changes to Efficiency Arizona in a news release dated July 21, 2026. It said the changes were made to comply with a recent DOE program notice. The release lists these changes, among others:
- "No More Fuel Switching: Rebates will no longer be allowed for replacement of gas appliances with electric appliances."
- "Electric-to-Electric Upgrades: Rebates will now only be permitted to replace existing electric appliances and heat pumps."
- "Heat pumps will no longer be required to serve as a home's primary heating and cooling source."
- "Insulation and air sealing standards may be required alongside a heat pump-rebated project."
The release says, "All rebate reservations made on or after this date will be subject to the new program guidelines," referring to September 1, 2026. It also says rebates "are available through 2031, pending funding availability." As of June 30, 2026, the release says, Efficiency Arizona had issued 1,415 rebates totaling $4,754,936.
As of October 2026, the Efficiency Arizona site said, "Applications are still being accepted, but must meet the new program guidelines." It says rebates cover a percentage of project costs, "up to $14,000 per household, depending on income level." It lists a heat pump for space heating or cooling at up to $8,000. We did not find an Arizona HOMES (whole-home) program page in this check.
Washington: federal rebates and the state HEAR program
The Washington Department of Commerce has an IRA Home Energy Rebates page for the federal rebates. The page, last updated June 15, 2026, covers HOMES and the Home Appliance Rebates Program (HARP). It says DOE "released updates to the program guidelines (program notices 26-1 and 26-2) on June 1. We're evaluating how these changes affect the program and are working with our rebate administrator to determine next steps."
The page marks step 5, "Program operation preparation," with "We are here." The next step it lists is launch approval. It also says, "Rebates are not retroactive. We can't issue rebates for any purchases or work done before you're approved for a rebate."
Washington's state-funded HEAR program is separate. It is supported with funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act. Commerce says it "provides grants to third-party administrators to offer rebates and incentives that help households and small businesses buy and install high-efficiency electric equipment and appliances." The page, last updated September 8, 2026, says Commerce awarded $39,323,876 to 40 local third-party administrators.
Selected Washington state HEAR awards to local administrators
- King County$3,775,416
- City of Seattle$1,616,516
- City of Tacoma$637,000
- Pierce County$500,000
The state HEAR page lists eligible households as those "with household income that is 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less," including renters. Commerce says not all program administrators offer rebates based on the eligibility criteria it lists. It adds that application processes may vary. For utility programs in the area, see our guide to heat pump rebates from PSE, Seattle City Light and Tacoma Power.
Texas
The Texas Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) posted a status update on August 21, 2026. It said, "Rebates are not currently available. The programs are currently in the planning and design phase, and a future launch date will be established once the state has approval from DOE."
SECO says DOE allocated $690 million to the state. It says, "In April 2026, SECO hired APTIM Federal Services LLC (APTIM) as a third-party entity to assist the office with the design and implementation of the Texas HOMES and HEAR Rebate programs." For a local option, see our guide to Austin Energy HVAC rebates.
Florida
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) runs the Florida Energy Saver Program. As of October 2026, its page said, "The HEEHR and HOMES programs are expected to launch in the future." It gave no launch date, and the page shows no update date.
As of October 2026, the page listed planned HEEHR amounts "not to Exceed" $1,750 for a heat pump water heater and $8,000 for a heat pump for space heating or cooling. It says households making more than 150% of Area Median Income will not be eligible. These are planned amounts for a program that has not opened. For a local option, see our guide to JEA HVAC rebates.
Ohio
The Ohio Department of Development's Home Energy Savings Program page shows the date April 25, 2024. But it also cites a November 12, 2024 application. It says Ohio "was awarded $249 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), via a formula grant" for its HEEHR and HOMES programs. It says the department "is currently awaiting approval from DOE on the program application, which was submitted Nov. 12, 2024."
The same page's FAQ says the department anticipated launching "in the fourth quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025." That window has passed, and the page does not show a launch. We could not confirm Ohio's status as of October 2026 from a current state source. So we do not say whether the program has launched. For utility options, see our guide to AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas HVAC rebates.
Before you buy equipment
Washington's federal program says rebates are not retroactive. DOE tells households to contact their state or territory energy office for status and eligibility. Federal tax credits are a separate program, covered in our guide to the 25C tax credit. Before you hire an installer, see our guides on checking a contractor's license and how to hire an HVAC contractor.