A dependable HVAC system is crucial for a comfortable and energy-efficient home, but it’s also a big investment. You deserve the most effective comfort solutions available, which is why HVAC rebates are so worthwhile. They can help guarantee high-efficiency furnaces, air conditioners and other equipment is more budget friendly.
HVAC efficiency standards are climbing next year, so now’s an ideal time to compare your options. Different companies, organizations and even government entities are promoting rebates in 2023 to help everyone secure a new, high-efficiency HVAC system.
Receive a Tax Rebate by Installing a High Efficiency Furnace
Numerous manufacturers of high-efficiency furnaces extend rebates for a new system. These furnaces incorporate energy-efficient components such as variable-speed blower motors, which let the thermostat fine-tune how much heating is released. It’s a fantastic way to lower energy use overall. Local utilities also share furnace rebates because less energy use means less strain on the local energy grid.
The government’s ENERGY STAR® program is also recommended for obtaining a furnace rebate. You can type in your ZIP Code to see which rebates you could be approved for. Equipment with the ENERGY STAR® rating means it meets your region’s standards for energy-efficient comfort.
Earning a Rebate for a High Efficiency Air Conditioner
Many of the same rebates for high-efficiency furnaces are also applicable to air conditioners. You can save hundreds on new installation for efficient cooling from a top brand such as Lennox. Just consult your local utility companies to verify which makes and models are eligible. What’s more, you can often join federal and local rebates for even greater savings. Don’t hesitate to see what all you can find, because it can quickly add up to 10% of a new, high-efficiency AC system
Potential Rebates for Smart Home Accessories Like Smart Thermostats
A smart thermostat is an especially valuable addition to your home comfort system. With intelligent programming, you can enhance the daily schedule. Utility companies can benefit from this level of efficiency, and so most offer rebate programs for new smart thermostats. After some time, these rebates virtually permit you to get a free smart thermostat!
Your utility companies also create programs where they provide reduced rates for the capacity to access your thermostat during peak energy use. This helps minimize strain on the grid, especially when heat waves or cold fronts come through. When participating in this program, your thermostat can automatically be adjusted by a few degrees.
More Incentives: High Efficiency Products and Home Improvement Credits
Slightly different than rebates, tax credits are also offered for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient HVAC systems. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act restarted a program in 2021 that provided credits for up to 10% of the project’s cost. The revised credits are now worth 30% of the cost and can be claimed every year instead of only once. These credits are eligible for a much greater variety of projects, such as home energy audits, electrical, insulation, ventilation, and even your doors and windows! The programs are designed to share the most benefits for lower-income households, maximizing the improvements to HVAC efficiency nationwide.
New Legislation for Heat Pump Rebates
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act incorporated separate legislation known as the High-Efficiency Electric Homes and Rebates Act, or HEEHRA. This incentive is particularly aimed toward heat pump technology, which transfers heat instead of creating it by combusting fuel. To motivate more people to transition to this energy-efficient comfort system, these rebates are substantially higher compared to incentives for AC units and furnaces.
If the household’s income is less than 80% of the local median, you are able to use the rebates to cover 100% of the costs of a new heat pump. Households that meet 80-150% of the typical income can cover 50% of equipment and installation costs.
