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Home Performance Program and Home Performance Plus (Appalachian Power Virginia)

Run by Appalachian Power (TakeCharge Virginia Home Performance Program, delivered by TRC)

A free home energy assessment with free installed measures, then contractor rebates such as $700 to $1,500 for attic insulation and $300 per ductless mini-split. Moderate-income households (61 to 99% of state median income) get Home Performance Plus with higher and extra rebates, including $1,200 for a heat pump water heater.

Open Checked Oct 21, 2026
Apply before you buy or install anything.Purchases made first don't qualify.

Amounts

How much you get

Assessment and direct-install measures (LEDs, aerators, pipe insulation, duct sealing and more) are free. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.

What you installYou get
Electric resistance heat, standard (per 1,000 sq ft)Attic insulation$1,500
Electric resistance heat, HP Plus (per 1,000 sq ft)Attic insulation$2,000
Heat pump, standard (per 1,000 sq ft)Attic insulation$700
Heat pump, HP Plus (per 1,000 sq ft)Attic insulation$900
StandardDuctless mini-split heat pump$300
HP PlusDuctless mini-split heat pump$400
HP Plus onlyHeat pump water heater$1,200
Smart thermostat$90

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 8 of these.

  • Appalachian Power customer in Virginia; you need your account number to schedule.

  • Single-family homes, mobile homes, condominiums, townhomes and duplexes in Appalachian Power's Virginia service territory. Non-owner-occupied homes qualify when the electric service is in the occupant's name and the owner signs an agreement to participate. Apartments and commercial customers are not eligible.

  • One Home Energy Assessment per five-year program cycle.

  • The home must be heated by electricity to qualify for rebates. Fuel switching is not permitted.

  • A Home Energy Assessment is required for all rebate measures.

    What to doSchedule the free assessment online at homeperformance.takechargesavingsgateway.com or call 833-402-2221. Home Performance Program Homeowner's Guide (VJAN26)

  • Rebated measures must be installed by an approved contractor in the program network, who submits the rebate for you (some self-install measures are allowed).

    What to doPick a contractor from the TakeCharge VA Find a Contractor list.

  • HP Plus: household income 61 to 99% of Virginia state median income, verified with documents at the assessment.

    People in your homeHousehold income
    1$43,420 to $71,643
    2$56,780 to $93,687
    3$70,140 to $115,731
    4$83,500 to $137,775
    5$96,860 to $159,819
    6$110,220 to $181,863
    7$112,725 to $185,996
    8$115,230 to $190,130

  • A mini-split rebate through this program rules out a mini-split rebate through the Efficient Products Program, and vice versa.

Applying

How to apply

Your contractor applies for you. The FAQ says that if incentives total less than $3,000 you have 30 days after installation to submit. The program's contractor says the measures run through contract period 2029 (no exact end date given). Get approved before you buy anything.

  1. Schedule a free Home Energy Assessment.

    Online with your Appalachian Power account number, or call 833-402-2221.

    Go to homeperformance.takechargesavingsgateway.com

  2. Energy Advisor visits, installs free measures and leaves a report.

    If you think you qualify for HP Plus, have a tax return, paystub, Social Security award letter or proof of federal program enrollment ready.

  3. Hire an approved contractor for recommended upgrades.
  4. Contractor submits the rebate on your behalf.

Forms and instructionsHome Performance Program Homeowner's Guide (VJAN26) · Home Performance Program · HP Plus Eligibility Verification Requirements (2026) · TakeCharge VA Rebates · TakeCharge Virginia FAQs

Questions about applying833-402-2221 or TakeChargeSavings@trccompanies.com

Stacking

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    Can’t be combined withHeating and Cooling Rebates (Appalachian Power Virginia)

    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.

    FAQ

    Questions

    How much does Home Performance Program and Home Performance Plus (Appalachian Power Virginia) pay?

    $90 to $2,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.

    Do I need to be a AEP customer?

    Yes. It’s only for homes in AEP customers, Virginia. See Do I qualify for the details.

    Is there an income limit?

    HP Plus: household income 61 to 99% of Virginia state median income, verified with documents at the assessment.

    Do I have to use a contractor?

    Yes. Rebated measures must be installed by an approved contractor in the program network, who submits the rebate for you (some self-install measures are allowed).

    Do I need approval before I buy?

    Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. A Home Energy Assessment is required for all rebate measures. Schedule the free assessment online at homeperformance.takechargesavingsgateway.com or call 833-402-2221.

    What’s the deadline?

    Deadline: N/A

    Is it still available?

    Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 21, 2026.

    References

    Sources

    This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

    1. Home Performance Program Homeowner's Guide (VJAN26)takechargeva.com · Read Oct 20, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
    2. Home Performance Programtakechargeva.com · Read Oct 20, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
    3. HP Plus Eligibility Verification Requirements (2026)takechargeva.com · Read Oct 20, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
    4. TakeCharge VA Rebatestakechargeva.com · Read Oct 20, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
    5. TakeCharge Virginia FAQstakechargeva.com · Read Oct 20, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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