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In Georgia, the federal HEAR rebates are paused until further notice, but the whole-home Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) remain available. Georgia Power customers can also get up to $1,500 for converting to an air-source heat pump through its Home Energy Improvement Program.
HEAR and HOMES in Georgia
HEAR and HOMES are the federal rebate programs that replaced most of the help from the expired heat pump tax credit. Each state runs its own version. How HEAR and HOMES work nationwide.
| Program | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HEAR (electrification rebates) | Paused | Georgia Environmental Finance Authority: HEAR project submissions are paused until further notice (source) |
| HOMES (whole-home efficiency rebates) | Open | Georgia’s Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) remain available while HEAR is paused; work goes through a program contractor after an energy assessment (source) |
Heat pump rebates and incentives in Georgia
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Key requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Home Energy Improvement Program Open (source) | Conversion to an air-source heat pump: up to $1,500. Ductless mini-split (combined): up to $500. Combination heat pump water/space heating: up to $500. Conversion to a ground-source heat pump: up to $300. Heat pump water heater: up to $800 | Georgia Power residential customers | Heat pump work requires a licensed professional installer (some items an Affiliated Program Installer). Apply within 60 days of the date on your paid-in-full invoice |
Example: what a typical household could get
Example: a Georgia Power customer replaces an old gas furnace and AC with an air-source heat pump installed by a licensed professional. The Georgia Power rebate is up to $1,500, and it must be claimed within 60 days of the paid-in-full invoice. If the family also does a whole-home efficiency project through HER, that rebate depends on income and modeled energy savings.
How to apply, step by step
- Check HER eligibility with Georgia’s Rebate Eligibility Calculator on the Georgia Home Energy Rebates site.
- Contact a program-approved contractor for an energy assessment if you’re doing a whole-home project.
- For Georgia Power rebates, use a licensed professional installer (some measures require an Affiliated Program Installer).
- Apply within 60 days of the date on your paid-in-full invoice.
- Watch for HEAR updates. Subscribe to the state’s mailing list to hear when HEAR submissions resume.
Choosing a heat pump for Georgia’s climate
Georgia’s long, hot summers make cooling efficiency (SEER2) the priority, and a heat pump handles the mild winters without a separate furnace in most of the state.
In North Georgia’s mountains, winters are colder. There, ask about heating performance at low temperatures and whether backup heat makes sense.
Georgia heat pump rebate FAQ
Is HEAR available in Georgia?
Not right now. Georgia says HEAR project submissions are paused until further notice.
Are Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) still available in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia says the HER program remains available while HEAR is paused. It requires a program contractor and an energy assessment.
How much does Georgia Power pay for a heat pump?
Up to $1,500 for converting to an air-source heat pump, up to $500 for a combined ductless mini-split, and up to $800 for a heat pump water heater. Apply within 60 days of your paid-in-full invoice.
Rebates in nearby states
Sources
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