What To Know About the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed by President Joe Biden, makes far-sweeping moves to help lower the cost of living, including in the HVAC world. This act features a section to help homeowners save on their energy bills by upgrading to energy-efficient HVAC units.

The High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) offers significant rebates for low—and moderate-income households to install energy-efficient appliances and HVAC units, including heat pumps.

Are you eligible to save money on a heat pump upgrade? Here, we’ll talk about how the HEEHRA affects heat pump installations, the requirements to qualify for the rebate, and how much you could save.

How The HEEHRA Applies to Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are among the most efficient systems for heating and cooling your home. These units move heat energy from one location to another to heat or cool the home.

The HEEHRA provides rebates for all energy-efficient units but rewards homeowners with the highest payout for installing a heat pump. This program provides up to $8,000 toward a heat pump installation.

Do I qualify for the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act?

Qualifying for the HEEHRA program depends on your household income level. Households with lower incomes than the median Texas income will receive a higher rebate. Here are more details on the income requirements:

• Households with incomes less than 80% of Texas’ median household income are eligible for 100% of the available rebates.
• Households with 80% to 150% of the state’s median income are eligible for 50% of the available rebates.
• Households with over 150% of Texas’ median income are not eligible.

No matter your household income level, all taxpayers are eligible for up to $2,000 in savings from the HEEHRA program.

How Much Can I Save With the Rebate Act on Heat Pump?

Heat pumps are extremely energy-efficient, so it only makes sense that they would receive a high rebate from the HEEHRA program. At most, the HEEHRA will provide a homeowner with a rebate of $8,000.

The amount of the rebate will depend on the homeowner’s qualifications. Low-income homes installing the highest-efficiency heat pumps will most likely receive $8,000 for a new heat pump. The rebate is applied instantly and covers the first $8,000 of the cost.

What Are the Benefits of a Heat Pump Over a Traditional HVAC System?

Heat pumps offer a wide array of benefits compared to traditional HVAC units. Just a few perks of these systems include:

• Energy efficiency: Electric heat pumps work very efficiently compared to a typical heater and AC, which can cost much more to operate.
• Longevity: Heat pumps tend to last longer than furnaces and air conditioners because they don’t use fossil fuels.
• Economy of space: Heat pumps replace both the heater and AC, occupying less overall space.

These are just a few examples of why many people have switched to a heat pump to heat and cool their homes.

Discuss Your Heat Pump Options With Total Air

Since 1957, the family-owned and -operated Total Air has provided Dallas and Plano customers with the best possible HVAC services. Our technicians know their work inside and out and work hard to ensure you’re satisfied. We are here for you whether you need a small repair or a major replacement.

Take advantage of the heat pump rebates now by scheduling heat pump installation in Dallas.