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Home Appliance Rebate (HEAR), Indiana Energy Saver Program
Run by Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED)
Indiana households earning under 150% of area median income get an upfront discount on first-time electric upgrades like heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and panel upgrades, installed by a program contractor. Up to $14,000 per household.
Amounts
How much you get
An upfront discount on the equipment and installation, based on household income compared with your county's area median income (AMI). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Under 80% AMI | 100% |
| 80% to 150% AMI | 50% |
Each upgrade has its own maximum ($8,000 heat pump, $1,750 heat pump water heater, $840 dryer, $840 electric stove, $4,000 panel, $2,500 wiring, $1,600 insulation/air sealing/ventilation), and the total per household is capped at $14,000.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 8 of these.
Your home is in Indiana.
Household income under 150% of your county's area median income (AMI).
Households with a member enrolled in programs such as LIHEAP, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, Head Start, Lifeline, free school lunch or WAP can use proof of enrollment instead of income documents for the under-80% AMI amounts.
Homeowners, renters, building owners and organizations doing projects for residents can apply. Homeowners submit proof of ownership.
Single-family homes and multifamily buildings qualify. Duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes and condo units in buildings with more than one unit are not accepted; detached single-family condos may qualify.
First-time electric upgrades only. HEAR can't pay to replace existing electric equipment, such as swapping an electric stove for an induction one.
Work must be done by a contractor in the Indiana Energy Saver Program Qualified Contractor Network, assigned by the program.
What to doApply through IndianaEnergySaver.com; the program assigns a qualified contractor. Work by a contractor outside the network isn't eligible. Indiana Energy Saver Program: FAQ
No retroactive rebates. Work done before you apply isn't eligible for HEAR.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps, water heaters and appliances.
- Heat pumps
ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump for space heating and cooling.
- Heat pump water heaters
ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater.
- Heat pump dryers
ENERGY STAR certified heat pump clothes dryer.
- Induction stoves
ENERGY STAR certified electric stove, cooktop, range or oven.
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you. Applications open until funds run out; no end date is published. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Apply online at IndianaEnergySaver.com.
Upload proof of ownership, proof of income (or a benefits enrollment letter dated within the last 12 months) and up to 13 months of utility usage.
- Energy checkup.
A program representative reviews your home's energy use and identifies ways to save.
- Get a personalized plan.
The program gives you a list of eligible upgrades for your home and budget.
- Installation by a qualified contractor.
The discount is applied to the product and installation; the program checks the work.
Proof of ownership (property tax record, property insurance or deed)
Proof of income for every adult with income, or a categorical eligibility letter dated within the last 12 months
Up to 13 months of utility usage documentation
Forms and instructionsIndiana OED: Home Energy Rebates · Indiana Energy Saver Program: Home Appliance Rebate · Indiana Energy Saver Program: FAQ · Indiana Energy Saver Program: Household Application Guidance
Questions about applying855-446-7283 or contact@indianaenergysaver.com
Stacking
Use it with
HEAR and HOMES are offered through a single Indiana Energy Saver Program application.
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Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES), Indiana Energy Saver Program
Up to $18,000
Any Indiana household can get an upfront discount on whole-home upgrades that cut modeled energy use at least 20%, installed by a program contractor. Single-family homes under 80% of area median income get up to $12,000 or $18,000; others up to $2,000 or $4,000.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Apply through IndianaEnergySaver.com; the program assigns a qualified contractor. Work by a contractor outside the network isn't eligible.
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Home Appliance Rebate (HEAR), Indiana Energy Saver Program pay?
Up to $14,000.
Is there an income limit?
Household income under 150% of your county's area median income (AMI).
Do renters qualify?
Homeowners, renters, building owners and organizations doing projects for residents can apply. Homeowners submit proof of ownership.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Work must be done by a contractor in the Indiana Energy Saver Program Qualified Contractor Network, assigned by the program.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES), Indiana Energy Saver Program. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Can I use my own contractor?
No. Only contractors in the Indiana Energy Saver Program Qualified Contractor Network can do the work; you can share a preference, but the program can't guarantee a specific contractor.
Can I get a HEAR rebate for work already done?
No. Retroactive rebates aren't allowed for HEAR; only the HOMES side of the program considered retroactive projects.
Can I pick the brand and model of equipment?
You can share a preference, but it isn't guaranteed. A brand- or model-specific request may raise the project cost and slow down the scope of work.
Will a program contractor come to my door?
No. Indiana Energy Saver Program contractors don't go door-to-door or ask you to pay them directly; the only way in is an application on IndianaEnergySaver.com.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- No retroactive incentives
- Anything you bought before signing up doesn’t qualify.
- AMI
- Area median income: the middle household income where you live, set each year by HUD.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Indiana OED: Home Energy Rebates
- Indiana Energy Saver Program: Home Appliance Rebate
- Indiana Energy Saver Program: FAQ
- Indiana Energy Saver Program
- Indiana Energy Saver Program: Household Application Guidance
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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