Home Energy Rebate Programs Newsletter
The Oregon Department of Energy plans to launch two new Home Energy Rebate Programs in spring 2026.
ODOE’s Home Energy Rebate Programs represent an investment in Oregon’s households by offering rebates that cover a large portion of the up-front cost for Oregonians — including those with limited resources — to make energy efficiency upgrades and install efficient appliances. The programs also support Oregon’s energy efficiency workforce, with thousands of projects anticipated to be completed by professionals under the programs.
About the programs
The Home Efficiency Rebates Program and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program will provide rebates for high-efficiency home improvements and appliance installation to eligible single-family and multifamily households, particularly low- and moderate-income households.
The Home Efficiency Rebates Program
The Home Efficiency Rebates Program (also known as HOMES) will provide performance-based rebates for energy efficiency upgrades in existing single-family and multifamily homes, with reserved funding for low-income households.
Upgrades include installing more efficient equipment like a heat pump or on-demand water heater, weatherization measures like insulation or air sealing, smart thermostats, and more.
To qualify for a rebate, each HOMES applicant must complete an energy assessment that demonstrates a projected minimum of 20 percent energy savings, based on the home, project, and historical energy use. The program’s enrolled contractors and energy auditors will be trained how to complete the required home energy assessment.
HOMES Program participants could receive between 50 to 100 percent of project costs up to $10,000, depending on the energy upgrades completed, the household's income, and the project’s estimated energy savings.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (also known as HEAR) will provide rebates to low- and moderate-income households to install specific eligible high-efficiency electric appliances and associated upgrades.
The new high-efficiency electric appliances must be selected from a list of eligible appliances and can be a first-time purchase of an all-electric stove, heat pump, heat pump water heater, or heat pump clothes dryer; replacement of a non-electric appliance; or installation in new construction homes.
HEAR rebate coupons will be available for use at participating retail locations across the state when purchasing a qualifying appliance beginning fall 2026.
HEAR Program participants could receive between 50 to 100 percent of project costs up to $14,000, depending on the energy upgrades completed and the household's income.
Schedule
No rebates are currently available. ODOE expects that rebates will be available starting in spring 2026.
ODOE’s Home Energy Rebate Programs will launch in phases:
Spring 2026 | Upgrades to individual homes or units: ODOE will open applications for HOMES and HEAR rebates benefiting an individual unit, including owner- and tenant-occupied single and multifamily properties.
Summer 2026 | Upgrades benefiting multiple units: ODOE will open applications for HOMES and HEAR rebates for upgrades benefiting multiple units, such as shared heating and cooling systems or weatherization, and efficiency upgrades at large multifamily properties.
Fall 2026 | In-store rebates: HEAR rebate coupons will be available for use at participating retail locations across the state with purchase of a qualifying appliance.
The launch schedule is subject to change and pending U.S. DOE's approval.
Implementation
Two implementers – Earth Advantage and Energy Trust of Oregon – will be responsible for processing rebates for the programs, including verifying income, conducting education and outreach, and more.
As we get closer to spring 2026, ODOE and the implementers will share more information, including about how to apply for a Home Energy Rebate, how to verify your income to receive a rebate reserved for low-and moderate-income households, and how to register as an enrolled contractor.
Contractor enrollment will open shortly before the first phase of the program launch begins in spring 2026. Based on U.S. DOE’s requirements, nearly all projects must be completed by an installer on the state’s pre-approved list of contractors.
Have more questions?
Review the programs’ Frequently Asked Questions, visit ODOE’s website, or contact the team.