High Efficiency Heat Pump Program: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Programs are available to customers of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and of participating wholesale electric utilities of NPPD.
Serves: Customers of Nebraska Public Power District and participating wholesale electric utilities of NPPD.
Do I Qualify
- Permanently install the heat pump in a single-family home and use it primarily for space heating.
- Provide the matching-system AHRI certificate. Variable-capacity claims also need manufacturer literature.
- Package terminal heat pumps do not qualify.
- The low-interest loan is an alternative to the direct incentive.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ductless mini-split | 16+ SEER2, 12.5 EER2, 7.7 HSPF2 | $400 per heat pump |
| Variable-capacity ductless mini-split | Variable capacity; manufacturer literature must show inverter operation | $600 per heat pump |
| Multi-head ductless mini-split | Variable capacity; multi heads, 3 ton or greater | $1,200 per heat pump |
| Air-source heat pump | 15.2–16 SEER2, 11.7 EER2, 7.5 HSPF2 | $400 per heat pump |
| Air-source heat pump | 16.1–18 SEER2, 11.7 EER2, 7.5 HSPF2 | $800 per heat pump |
| Air-source heat pump | 18.1+ SEER2, 11.7 EER2, 7.5 HSPF2 | $1,200 per heat pump |
| Variable-capacity air-source heat pump | Variable capacity; manufacturer literature must show inverter operation | $1,200 per heat pump |
| Geothermal heat pump | Water-to-air or water-to-water; 1 or 2 stages; any EER | $2,400 per heat pump |
| Variable-capacity geothermal heat pump | 35+ EER, 5.0+ COP in the GLHP partial-load certificate column | $3,300 per heat pump |
| Heat pump qualified installation | Complete startup testing and review potential issues with customer | $50 per installation |
Who Files It
The homeowner and contractor sign the application. The homeowner submits it to the local electric utility.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm eligibility with your electric utility before choosing equipment.
- Have the contractor install the equipment and complete the startup checklist.
- Submit the signed application, receipt, AHRI certificate and any required literature within six months after installation. Heat pump application.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Nebraska Public Power District page. The chart was printed 01/2026. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.