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According to U.S. DOE program guidance, HEAR rebates can not be retroactively available to installations completed before the program launches.

For the HOMES program, per U.S. DOE program guidance, rebates will be allowable retroactively for projects completed after August 16, 2022 (the date of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act) and before the program launches. However, retroactive projects will still need to comply with all program requirements, which we are still in the process of developing. Considering the complexity of the program and its requirements, ODOE does not recommend completing an installation before launch with the expectation of being able to receive a rebate. To learn more about federal retroactivity requirements, please refer to U.S. DOE's fact sheet.

We also do not recommend that households wait to accomplish essential home energy upgrades, and we encourage you to pursue other incentive options that are available to you now. 

We recommend that folks begin their search for available incentives using Oregon's incentives finder, which is published on the Energy Hub for Incentives Programs and Projects in Oregon (the Energy HIPPO) and available at incentives.oregon.gov. This tool enables users to enter basic information about a home and household to receive a list of energy efficiency rebate programs that are likely available for that project.

We always recommend contacting your local energy utility, which can be found using this map. Many utilities offer rebate and incentive programs to customers for the installation of energy efficient technologies. If you are a customer of one of Oregon's investor-owned utilities (i.e., Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista), these utility programs are collectively administered by Energy Trust of Oregon.

The State of Oregon also offers three heat pump programs:

• The Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program offers heat pump rebates for homeowners, rental property owners, and new construction. ODOE opened the first round of funding in June 2025, with a second round planned for 2027. Please visit the website to determine if funding is available for your project and for a list of program-approved contractors.
• The Community Heat Pump Deployment Program distributes grant funds to regional administers, who in turn provide financial assistance to homeowners. Visit the website or view a handout to see more information on regional administrators and funding availability.
• The Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program offers rebates to install heat pumps in rental homes, and in recreational vehicles or manufactured homes in a rented space. ODOE's general program funding has been completely reserved, and the agency is only accepting applications for rental housing occupied by members of specific Tribes; please visit the program website for more information. 

In addition to utility incentive programs, federal tax credits are available through the Inflation Reduction Act to support installation of energy efficient technologies. Although the IRA had made the tax credits available through December 31, 2032, Congress recently decided to terminate the program, and so tax credits will now only be available for installations completed through December 31, 2025. You can find more information about these tax credits on the Energy Star website, and the IRS website provides details on how to qualify. We recommend contacting a qualified tax professional to help you navigate any potential tax credits. ODOE encourages the following groups to consider leveraging the federal tax credits:

• Households above 150 percent Area Median Income, defined by household size at the county level. View tables for Oregon.
• Households with a tax burden (i.e., households expecting to owe federal income taxes when they file their annual tax return).
• Households that urgently need to replace old or broken equipment.

In addition, Oregon Housing and Community Services operates a low-income weatherization program that provides low-income households with home weatherization services that can increase energy savings and improve comfort. Find more information about the Weatherization Assistance Program on the program's website.

There are many other federal opportunities available to businesses, non-profits, Tribes, and residents in Oregon. While this list is not exhaustive, view a spreadsheet of opportunities ODOE is tracking. ​

​At this time, we anticipate that rebates will be available to Oregonians in spring 2026, pending U.S. DOE's approval.

The U.S. DOE accepted ODOE's program application and awarded ODOE funds in September 2024. Since then, ODOE has continued developing the required plans and materials required. U.S. DOE must approve ODOE's final plans and materials prior to launching the programs.

We understand the excitement and anticipation around these programs in Oregon and are working hard to develop programs that are accessible and support a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for Oregon. If you would like receive updates on our progress, we will continue to provide updateson this website, and you can also sign up to receive email updates. ​

ODOE will use two implementers to administer the HOMES and HEAR programs. Simply put, the state's implementers, Energy Trust of Oregon and Earth Advantage, will be responsible for processing rebates for both the HOMES and HEAR programs.

This work will also include processing installation incentives, verifying income, conducting education and outreach to contractors, retailers, distributors, utilities, and communities. The implementers will also partner with utilities and community-based organizations to help ensure widespread and equitable access to rebates.

Energy Trust of Oregon will implement the programs in investor-owned electric utility service areas, and Earth Advantage will implement the programs in consumer-owned electric and Idaho Power Company service areas.

To identify a utility service provider by address, please visit ODOE's “Find Your Utility" webpage. After launch, project applications will be automatically routed to the appropriate implementer, but anyone with questions, comments, or concerns may contact ODOE, Energy Trust, or Earth Advantage at any time.

​​For both programs, households making less than 80 percent of Area Median Income are considered low income, and households making between 80 percent and 150 percent of Area Median Income are considered moderate income. Area Median Income is established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the most recent tax year, and the limits are established according to county and household size. A table containing the 2023 and 2024 income limits (published in 2024 and 2025, respectively) for all Oregon Counties is available for download as an excel file. Limits are updated annually, so applicants will need to reference the appropriate income limit for the most recent tax year to determine qualification. ODOE will publish an updated workbook each year when the data become available.  ​​