Oregon Home Energy Rebate Programs Receive Federal Approval
The Oregon Department of Energy has received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to launch the Oregon home energy rebate programs. With this long-awaited milestone, rebate applications will open in early 2027.
The Oregon home energy rebate programs consist of two programs – the Home Efficiency Rebates Program (also known as HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (also known as HEAR) – that will provide rebates for high-efficiency home improvements to eligible single-family and multifamily households, particularly households with low or moderate incomes.
In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy approved Oregon’s application to participate in these 2022 Inflation Reduction Act rebate programs, awarding the Oregon Department of Energy over $113 million. ODOE has worked diligently alongside Energy Trust of Oregon and Earth Advantage, which are delivering the programs for Oregon, to prepare the programs, incorporate revised federal program requirements (released summer 2026) and receive final approval from U.S. DOE.
Oregon is the second state since January 2025 to receive approval to launch both the Home Efficiency Rebates Program and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program.
“This is a time for celebration,” said ODOE Director Janine Benner. “We’re thrilled to have received U.S. DOE approval to begin our final preparations to bring rebates to Oregonians in the new year.”
Rebate applications for owner- and tenant-occupied single-family properties will open early in the new year. ODOE expects to launch two additional phases in 2027: rebate applications for multifamily properties, and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program coupons for the purchase of a qualifying appliance at participating retail locations across the state.
Most projects must be completed by program-Enrolled Contractors to receive a rebate. In October, Oregon opened registration for contractors, home energy assessors, and energy modelers to enroll and receive training in both programs. Contractor registration is open on the program website.