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Appalachian Power Home Performance Program: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open: Schedule Your Home Energy Assessment Now.
Serves: West Virginia single-family homeowners served by Appalachian Power.
Do I Qualify
- Your existing home has Appalachian Power residential electric service in West Virginia.
- Your home uses electric heat.
- An approved contractor installs the equipment and submits the rebate.
- Self-installed work and fuel switches do not qualify.
- Ask your energy advisor whether your income qualifies you for a larger rebate.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump replacing an air-source heat pump | 15 to 19 SEER; existing system must be Air Source Heat Pump. | $450 per upgrade |
| Air-source heat pump replacing electric resistance heat | 15 to 17 SEER; existing system must be Electric Furnace or Electric Baseboard or Electric Resistance heat. | $600 per upgrade |
| Mini-split replacing an air-source heat pump | 19-SEER; existing system must be Air Source Heat Pump. | $350 per upgrade |
| Mini-split replacing electric resistance heat | 19-SEER; existing system must be Electric Furnace or Electric Baseboard or Electric Resistance. | $750 per upgrade |
| Ground-source heat pump | EER ≥ 16.1; COP ≥ 3.1; ENERGY STAR certified; must replace existing electric resistance heat. | $750 per upgrade |
| Smart thermostat | Replace a non-programmable thermostat; connect to Wi-Fi; meet ENERGY STAR requirements. | $50 per thermostat |
Who Files It
An approved contractor files and manages the claim. The rebate is paid directly to the customer.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Schedule the home energy assessment through the program. Home Performance Program.
- Have an approved contractor confirm your existing heating type and the equipment requirements.
- Have the contractor submit the claim within 45 days after completing the work.
- Arrange the required inspection within 90 days after installation.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Appalachian Power page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.