Nebraska HEAT Rebates: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Funding of the rebates is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Serves: Black Hills Nebraska Gas, LLC jurisdictional customers connected to and served by the Black Hills Energy Retail Distribution System in Nebraska.
Do I Qualify
- Install a new natural gas furnace served by Black Hills Energy in Nebraska.
- The rebate cannot exceed the heating equipment cost.
- Refurbished equipment and duplicate HEAT rebates for the same equipment do not qualify.
- Home-warranty replacements are generally excluded. Black Hills may allow qualifying customer-shared expenses.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace | 80%–94% AFUE; input 40,000–99,999 Btu/hour | $150 per furnace |
| Natural gas furnace | 95% or higher AFUE; input 40,000–99,999 Btu/hour | $300 per furnace |
| Natural gas furnace | 80%–94% AFUE; input 100,000–199,999 Btu/hour | $300 per furnace |
| Natural gas furnace | 95% or higher AFUE; input 100,000–199,999 Btu/hour | $600 per furnace |
| Natural gas furnace | 80%–94% AFUE; input 200,000 Btu/hour or higher | $450 per furnace |
| Natural gas furnace | 95% or higher AFUE; input 200,000 Btu/hour or higher | $900 per furnace |
Who Files It
The customer submits the claim and purchase documentation. The check is issued to the name on the Black Hills Energy account.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm eligibility with the program before buying.
- Submit the claim with an invoice showing equipment cost, model, serial number, input and AFUE. Furnace claim form.
- File within twelve months if possible. Claims must arrive no later than twenty-four months after purchase.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Black Hills Energy Nebraska page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.