Ohio Heat Pump Rebates
At this time, no program from the state or any utility is paying Ohio heat pump rebates for new equipment. Ohio has $249 million approved for future rebates up to $8,000, and free weatherization is open to lower-income households right now.
Find the Ohio rebates for your ZIP code
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Who sends your electric bill?
What are you putting in?
- Largest standard rebate available
- None open Right now, no state or utility program pays anything for heat pumps.
- HEAR appliance rebates
- Approved, not yet open Run by Ohio Department of Development. Official page
- HOMES whole-home rebates
- Approved, not open yet Paid on the energy saved by a whole-home upgrade. Official page
- The federal tax credit under 25C
- Ended No credit for heat pumps installed after 31 December 2025
Ohio heat pump rebates
Check each program row against your electric company and household income to see the help open where you live.
| Program | Who can get it | Central heat pump | Ductless mini-split | Heat pump water heater | Status | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio High Efficiency for Low-income Program (HELP) | Served by Ohio Power Co | None | None | None | Paused | Official page |
| AES Ohio energy efficiency programs | Served by Dayton Power & Light Co | None | None | None | Ended | Official page |
| Duke Energy Ohio energy efficiency programs | Served by Duke Energy Ohio Inc | None | None | None | Ended | Official page |
| South Central Power Savings Program | Served by South Central Power Company | None | None | None | Closed | Official page |
When Will State Ohio Heat Pump Rebates Open?
Federal review of the November 12, 2024 application is still going on, so no cash back is available today. Two separate tracks are funded by $249 million that the United States Department of Energy awarded for the Home Energy Savings Program.
A water heater will get you up to $1,750, and a heating system up to $8,000, through the High-Efficiency Electric Homes Rebate Program. If you earn under 150% of Area Median Income, up to $14,000 in total is available to your household. For families in your county, Area Median Income is the income at the midpoint.
No matter their income, all Ohioans will be able to use the Home Efficiency Rebates track. When upgrades reduce energy use by 20% or more, homeowners can receive $2,000 to $4,000. Buildings with multiple units can qualify for up to $400,000.
How to Claim State and Utility Upgrades
If you install equipment before a program opens, the full bill is yours to pay. State rules require that you wait for launch and follow every pre-approval step to keep your funding.
- Before choosing a contractor, file an online or paper form with the Ohio Department of Development to verify your income.
- Through the whole-home track, arrange a free energy audit that confirms the required minimum energy savings of 20%.
- In fall 2026, apply online after the paused AEP Ohio High Efficiency for Low-income Program starts again with 2027 assistance.
An in-home checkup, known as an energy audit, shows the spots where your house wastes heat. The income-qualified appliance track, unlike the whole-home track, sets no minimum for energy savings. The AEP Ohio offer serves Ohio Power residential customers whose income is 300% of the federal poverty level or less. A free assessment comes first from an Ohio Power authorized contractor, who recommends heating and water heaters at low or no cost.
Is Free Weatherization Available to Lower-Income Households Now?
No-cost home efficiency work is open today through the Home Weatherization Assistance Program for eligible families. From April 6, 2026, local providers deliver this program, which is run by Ohio's Department of Job and Family Services. You qualify with a household income of 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or less. For a household of four, that limit equals $66,000 from July 2026 through June 2027.
Heat pumps are not funded by major electric utilities today, though two programs now open offer savings on smart thermostats. Depending on your income, FirstEnergy Ohio will give you a smart thermostat at no cost. AEP Ohio also provides a virtual energy walkthrough and a $75 instant discount on new smart thermostats.
Ohio Utility Rebate Laws and Federal Tax Rules
State legislation explains why electric companies stopped sending rebates for heating and cooling equipment in your home. Because of Ohio House Bill 6, AES Ohio no longer ran its mandated efficiency programs after December 31, 2020. Duke Energy Ohio shut down its programs on September 30, 2020, and any future incentives must be approved by the state commission. Bill-credit points for load control were the reward from the South Central Power Savings Program, which is closed. With load control, enrolled units get cycled on peak days.
Equipment put in after December 31, 2025, is not covered by the federal 25C tax credit, a discount for home upgrades. Roughly one in four Ohio homes heats with electricity, and the state supplies about 5% of the natural gas produced across the United States.
Common Questions About Ohio Heat Pump Rebates
Can you still claim the federal heat pump tax credit in 2026?
No. The federal credit cannot be claimed for equipment you place in service once December 31, 2025 has passed. Congress cut the credit short by passing Public Law 119-21, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which was signed July 4, 2025. Fact Sheet FS-2025-05, issued by the Internal Revenue Service on August 21, 2025, confirms when the credit ends.
What Ohio energy rebate opportunities will there be in 2026?
Ohio got $124,628,229 for Home Efficiency Rebates, plus roughly $124 million for the High-Efficiency Electric Homes Rebate Program. Up to $2,000 is available from the whole-home track when retrofits save 20% energy, and up to $4,000 for larger savings. AEP Ohio has time-of-use rates on offer today. FirstEnergy Ohio provides a Home Energy Analyzer, Community Connections, and energy tips.
Does any Ohio utility give a rebate for a heat pump?
Right now, no electric utility in Ohio will pay a cash rebate for a new heat pump. On its general heating and cooling website, Duke Energy lists heat pump rebates. In Ohio, though, those offers are not valid. The AEP Ohio low-income program also lists heating, ventilation, and cooling upgrades. It does not say whether heat pumps are included.
Get Ohio installer quotes with the rebates taken off
Most rebates on this page are paid through the installer or need the installer's paperwork, so the quote is where the money is settled. Tell us the ZIP code and what you want installed, and installers who work with these programs send a written price with the rebates taken off.