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Residential Heating & Cooling Equipment Rebates: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open for applications: “Apply for rebates.” The published installation period runs from October 2026 through September 2027.
Serves: Residential customers in the District of Columbia.
Do I Qualify
- Install new equipment at a DC residence with four units or fewer. Individual condominium and cooperative owners can also qualify.
- Use a contractor with a valid DC Master Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic license for heat-pump installation.
- Submit the mechanical permit and required equipment documentation.
- Document the removed gas equipment and capped gas supply to claim a gas-to-electric rebate.
- The rebate cannot be combined with another DCSEU offering or another District government offer.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted air-source heat pump | ENERGY STAR Certified; electric-to-electric replacement | $1,000 per heat pump |
| Ducted air-source heat pump | ENERGY STAR Most Efficient; electric-to-electric replacement | $1,500 per heat pump |
| Ducted air-source heat pump | ENERGY STAR Certified; gas-to-electric replacement | $4,000 per heat pump |
| Ducted air-source heat pump | ENERGY STAR Most Efficient; gas-to-electric replacement | $5,000 per heat pump |
| Variable-speed ductless mini-split | ENERGY STAR Certified; electric-to-electric replacement | $1,000 per heat pump |
| Variable-speed ductless mini-split | ENERGY STAR Most Efficient; electric-to-electric replacement | $1,500 per heat pump |
| Variable-speed ductless mini-split | ENERGY STAR Certified; gas-to-electric replacement | $4,000 per heat pump |
| Variable-speed ductless mini-split | ENERGY STAR Most Efficient; gas-to-electric replacement | $5,000 per heat pump |
| Smart thermostat | ENERGY STAR Certified | $50 per thermostat |
Valid from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
Who Files It
The homeowner or installing contractor applies. A contractor receiving payment must show an instant discount on the invoice.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Check that your equipment qualifies before buying. Check equipment eligibility.
- Keep the paid invoice, mechanical permit, AHRI certificate and contractor's distributor invoice.
- For a gas conversion, collect the required proof of gas equipment removal and gas capping.
- Submit the HVAC application within 30 days after installation and by the published program deadline. Apply for the rebate.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the DC Sustainable Energy Utility page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.