Consumer Protection Notice
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR) has not launched:
- No rebates currently available
- No estimated program launch date
- Be wary of unsolicited contact about this program via phone, email, text, ads, or door-to-door sales
- These offers are likely scams
- Wait for official announcements from the Minnesota Department of Commerce before considering offers or applying
Advisory No.: 2024-002 Issued: December 5, 2024, at 08:00 CST. Last Updated: June 3, 2025 at 14:03 CST. Expires: September 3, 2025 at 23:59 CST. Version: 1.3
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Overview
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) will provide rebates to income-qualified households to replace inefficient appliances with more efficient electric appliances, and to upgrade a home’s electrical panel to be ready for increased electric demand.
Federal guidelines do not allow retroactive rebates for items purchased before program launch.
Eligibility and rebate amounts for federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates will vary based on an applicant’s total household income. Check if your total household income is at or below 80% or 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) for your county using the Commerce-provided 2025 Area Median Income Look-Up Table (.pdf) that references federal income limits by county and household size. Area median income thresholds are updated annually.
Eligible technologies and rebate amounts:
| Measure | Maximum HEAR Rebate for Household Income <80% AMI | Maximum HEAR Rebate Household Income 80%-150% AMI |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,750 | $875 |
| Heat Pump for Space Heating for Cooling* | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| Electric Stove, Cooktop, Range, Oven, or Heat Pump Clothes Dryer | $840 | $420 |
| Electric Panel | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| Insulation, Air Sealing, and Ventilation | $1,600 | $800 |
| Electric Wiring | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| Maximum Total Rebate per Household | $14,000 | $7,000 |
*Air source heat pumps must be, at a minimum, ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified models. Additional specifications for heat pumps are under review. Extra specifications for other technologies are still being finalized.
Some technologies will be eligible for self-installation, including: induction stove/cooktop/range or oven, heat pump water heater, and heat pump clothes dryer.
Improvements to existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings will be eligible. New homes may be eligible.
Federal guidelines do not allow for retroactive rebates for items purchased before program launch.