Arizona – Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program

The IRA established the main parameters for this program, but allowed the states to customize the program to meet their state-specific needs.

The program is designed to award rebates for purchase of qualifying home electrification equipment and appliances. Residents earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) can receive the full rebate amount, and residents earning between 80% and 150% AMI can receive a partial rebate. See summary below and program website for complete details.Arizona is launching the HEAR program in phases. As of December 2024, only rebates for single-family homes are available. A multifamily pilot is expected in Q2 2025.The Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency will receive $76 million in federal funding for the HEAR Program. Incentives are available to owners of single-family homes who earn less than 80% of their county’s AMI or who participate in certain state or federal benefit programs. Residents between 80% and 150% of their county’s AMI are eligible for reduced rebates.The maximum incentive is $14,000 per household; rebates are also capped at 100% of project costs for low-income residents (80% AMI threshold) and 50% of project costs for moderate-income residents (150% AMI threshold). When applicable, technologies must be ENERGY STAR certified and/or installed by an authorized program contractor.Incentives are available for:Heat Pump Water Heaters: up to $1,750Heat Pumps for Space Heating: up to $8,000Heat Pump Clothes Dryers: up to $840Electric Load Service Center (electric panel upgrades): up to $4,000Electrical Wiring: up to $2,500Insulation, Air Sealing, Ventilation: up to $1,600