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New Hampshire’s main heat pump rebate is NHSaves: $250 per ton for a qualifying air-source heat pump, or $2,000 per ton if you’re replacing electric resistance heat (installs from March 23, 2026). The state’s HEAR program is expected to launch in Fall 2026.
HEAR and HOMES in New Hampshire
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) | Not launched yet | Expected to launch in Fall 2026 (contract with implementer Everblue approved March 25, 2026). Not retroactive: only projects started after launch qualify (source) |
| HOMES (whole-home efficiency rebates) | Check current availability | Check with New Hampshire Department of Energy. |
Heat pump rebates and incentives in New Hampshire
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Key requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHSaves air-source heat pump rebates Open (source) | Standard: $250 per ton. Replacing electric resistance heat: $2,000 per ton total for installs from March 23 to December 31, 2026 ($1,250 per ton for installs January 1 to March 22, 2026). Limit 5 tons per account | Residential electric customers of Eversource, Liberty and Unitil | Model must be on the NHSaves Heat Pump Qualified Product List (R-410A models are being removed). Install by December 30, 2026; postmark the form by January 30, 2027. The electric-resistance rebate requires pre-verification before installation |
Example: what a typical household could get
Example: an Eversource customer heating with electric baseboards installs a 3-ton ductless heat pump in October 2026, after pre-verifying with NHSaves. The rebate is $2,000 per ton, or $6,000. A home switching from oil or gas would get the standard $250 per ton, or $750 for the same 3-ton system. Tonnage is the AHRI cooling capacity divided by 12,000, up to 5 tons per account.
How to apply, step by step
- Pre-verify if you heat with electric resistance at NHSaves.com/GetVerified before installing; it’s required for the enhanced rebate.
- Pick a model on the NHSaves Heat Pump Qualified Product List. R-410A models are being removed and won’t qualify.
- Install by December 30, 2026 in your utility’s service area.
- Send the rebate form with documents, postmarked by January 30, 2027.
- For HEAR, email IRARebates@energy.nh.gov with “Subscribe” in the subject to hear when it launches. Projects started before launch won’t qualify.
Choosing a heat pump for New Hampshire’s climate
New Hampshire’s cold winters call for a cold-climate heat pump. NHSaves’ qualified list sets minimum efficiency, including a coefficient of performance of at least 1.75 at 5°F.
The biggest rebates go to homes replacing electric baseboards or other resistance heat, where a heat pump also saves the most on bills.
New Hampshire heat pump rebate FAQ
How much is the NHSaves heat pump rebate?
$250 per ton for qualifying air-source heat pumps. If you currently heat with electric resistance, the total is $2,000 per ton for installs from March 23 to December 31, 2026, with pre-verification. Limit 5 tons per account.
When will HEAR launch in New Hampshire?
The NH Department of Energy expects to launch it in Fall 2026. It will be limited to households up to 150% of area median income and won’t apply to projects started before launch.
What’s the deadline for the 2026 NHSaves rebate?
Install between January 1 and December 30, 2026, and postmark the rebate form by January 30, 2027.
Rebates in nearby states
- Heat pump rebates in Maine
- Heat pump rebates in Vermont
- Heat pump rebates in Massachusetts
- All states: heat pump tax credit and rebates guide
Sources
- NH Department of Energy: HEAR program
- NH Department of Energy: Home Efficiency Rebates
- NHSaves: Heat pumps
Programs change often. We verify every figure against the official source listed above; if something looks out of date, let us know.