Do I Qualify
- Verify household income below 150% of area median income before proceeding.
- Households below 80% AMI may receive full eligible project costs up to the category cap. Households between 80% and 150% AMI may receive half of eligible project costs up to the cap.
- An IRA Registered Contractor must install the heat pump.
- The home must be appropriately weatherized. A heat-load calculation is required.
- Replacing an existing central heat pump or ductless heat pump is not eligible.
- A new gas furnace is not an eligible HEAR cost.
- The linked HEAR overview says homes with fossil-fuel systems must retain a fossil-fuel system after installation.
- The same upgrade cannot receive both HOMES and HEAR rebates.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR electric heat pump for space heating and cooling | ENERGY STAR certified; IRA Registered Contractor; cannot replace an existing heat pump | $8,000 per product category |
Who Files It
The homeowner completes income qualification. The IRA Registered Contractor submits the HVAC project and receives payment after giving the homeowner an instant discount.
The money is paid to the contractor.
The Steps to Apply
- Complete income qualification. Income application.
- Select an IRA Registered Contractor and confirm project eligibility before work starts. HEAR participation steps.
- Review the equipment rules effective September 1, 2026. HEAR Approved Measures.
- Have the contractor install the approved equipment and show the instant discount on your invoice.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.