Rebate claim screen

Heat Pump Rebate Checker

Find out whether a proposal is subtracting the expired federal 25C credit, then take the right state-program or full-quote verification path before you sign.

Quick answer

The former federal 25C air-source heat-pump credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. If a 2026 quote subtracts the old 30% or $2,000 credit, pause and make the contractor correct the net price. State and utility programs need their own current written verification.

Reviewed July 16, 2026Federal cutoff: December 31, 2025

Your quote and program

Separate real incentives from sales math

Enter the planned in-service year and gross project cost. Check the box only if the proposal names the former federal 25C air-source heat-pump credit.

State / program market

Choose the program market named on the proposal. Local utility rules can still differ.

Placed-in-service year

Use the year installation is complete and the system is ready for use. Accepted range: 2023 to 2026.

Project cost

Enter the gross contract price before rebates or credits. Accepted range: $1,000 to $250,000.

The quote subtracts or advertises a federal creditUse this only for the former “30%” or “$2,000” federal 25C air-source heat-pump credit, not a state-administered federal rebate such as HEEHRA.

Method and limits

How this rebate claim screen works

1. Validate the quote context. This 2026 edition requires a 2023 through 2026 placed-in-service year, a $1,000 through $250,000 gross project cost, and a supported program market.
2. Screen only the named former credit. The checkbox refers to the former federal 25C air-source heat-pump credit. It does not refer to HEEHRA or another state-administered federal rebate.
3. Flag stale timing. A former 25C claim on property placed in service in 2026 or later is routed to quote review. For 2023 through 2025, the historical 30% calculation is shown only as a comparison, capped at $2,000.
4. Route current program work. Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Connecticut, and California open the relevant buyer checklist. Other markets move to a full-quote check and a national verification guide.

What this screen cannot decide

It is not tax advice, a tax-return calculation, a program eligibility decision, an equipment qualification, or a rebate reservation. It does not model tax liability, eligible-cost allocation, income rules, incentive stacking, utility territory, or available funding. Use the result to demand current written proof.

Primary sources

Current federal and program checks

Checked July 16, 2026. Program terms can change before an installation or application is complete.

Federal 25C
IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
The IRS says the credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Federal 25C
ENERGY STAR air-source heat-pump tax-credit page
The historical air-source heat-pump period was January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, at 30% of eligible cost up to $2,000.
Massachusetts
Mass Save air-source heat-pump incentives
The current offer covers qualifying 2026 installations, with documentation due February 28, 2027.
Maine
Efficiency Maine whole-home heat-pump rebates
Current rules include system, income, vendor, whole-home coverage, lifetime-limit, and filing requirements. Terms are subject to change.
New York
NYS Clean Heat official program page
Availability and terms are utility-specific. The official path starts with address and utility territory.
Connecticut
Energize CT residential air-source heat-pump incentives
The current standard offer runs January 1 through December 31, 2026. Energy Optimization is a separate path.
California
TECH Clean California single-family incentive status
New single-family heat-pump HVAC reservations stopped after November 14, 2025. Previously approved reservations continue to be processed.
California
TECH Clean California HEEHRA status
Single-family HEEHRA has been fully reserved statewide since February 24, 2026. A waitlist is not an approved reservation.
Other US markets
US Department of Energy Home Energy Rebates
DOE says rebates are available only in select states and territories, with availability and eligibility administered locally.

FAQ

Heat pump rebate checker questions

Does this checker confirm that I qualify?

No. It screens a claim in the quote and routes you to the relevant verification path. It does not determine tax eligibility, approve equipment, reserve program funds, or guarantee payment.

Why is a 2026 federal heat pump credit a red flag?

The former federal 25C air-source heat-pump credit is unavailable for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. A system completed and ready for use in 2026 does not qualify for that former credit, even if it was contracted or purchased in 2025.

What does placed in service mean?

For this screen, use the year installation is complete and the system is ready for its intended use. Do not use the contract-signing or deposit year to preserve an expired credit.

Does the $2,000 comparison equal my tax savings?

No. It only reproduces the former 30% cap so you can see how much stale math may change a proposal. Historical equipment rules, eligible cost, subsidies, tax liability, and filing requirements could change an actual 2023 through 2025 claim.

Are state and utility rebates guaranteed?

No. Program funding, reservations, equipment lists, installer rules, income tiers, utility territory, existing heat, and deadlines can all control eligibility. Get the exact program and current approval status in writing before subtracting the money.

Is California HEEHRA the same as the expired 25C credit?

No. HEEHRA is a state-administered federal rebate program, not the former 25C tax credit. California single-family HEEHRA is currently fully reserved, so a waitlist entry must not be treated as an approved rebate.