Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)

Each state is launching the program at different times. In New Mexico, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program will launch September 3, 2024. This program is being launched in phases, and not all products are currently available. Be sure to come back to this website or sign up for updates here for the latest information on rebates and offerings.

In New Mexico, the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) will be available later in 2024.

Eligible participants must be New Mexicans who:

1. A) Earn below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or B) participate in certain state or federal benefit programs. See further explanation below.
2. Own and live in a single-family detached home, duplex, triplex, quadplex or townhome.

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A) Earn below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)

AMI is based on the income level of the county in which you live and the number of people in your household. Therefore, proof of address and income must be provided at the time of application.

B) Participate in certain state or federal benefit programs

Eligible State Programs inlcude:

• Medicaid
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Head Start
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
• Housing Improvement Program (HIP)
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)

View the complete federal list here

Please note: Renters with landlord permission and landlords/owners of multi-unit properties or multi-story building with shared walls may also be eligible and can participate by the end of 2024. Please return to this webpage for the latest eligibility information or sign up here to receive updates.

The programs will end four years after launch, approximately summer of 2028 or when the funding has been exhausted, whichever comes first.

Probably. Both the HER and HEAR program allow the “stacking” or combining of rebates and other discounts on the same measures. So, depending on the rules regarding your utility rebates, you may be eligible for utility rebates in addition to these Home Rebates. Please visit your utility’s website for more information.

You may also be eligible for certain state and federal tax incentives towards these same measures, on top of the HER or HEAR Rebates. You can learn about New Mexico tax credits here and federal tax credits here. Some of these tax credits apply even if you don’t owe enough in taxes, i.e., they offer a “cash” refund from the government.

To be eligible for HEAR program rebates, you must meet the housing and income eligibility requirements, and apply through the HEAR program prior to purchase. If eligible, you will be able to apply for rebates to make the purchase and installation of qualifying, energy-efficient appliances, including heat pumps, more affordable.

To be eligible for certain rebates, you must use an Authorized Program Contractor for installation services. However, select rebates are available if you choose to complete the installation yourself. For product specifications and installation requirements, see “Requirements” in the table under “4. What rebates are offered as part of the HEAR program?” prior to purchase and installation.

An Authorized Contractor list will be available in the fall of 2024. Sign up here to receive updates.

Visit clean.energy.nm.gov/get-started to apply today. Proof of identity, address and income or qualifying program participation must be provided in the application. Check back here for updates or subscribe to our newsletter here.

No. Once your eligibility has been determined through the online application process, you will receive a rebate coupon that you can use at a participating retailer when purchasing your items. The rebate coupon will be presented at the register, and the rebate amount applied to the sale. You will be responsible for any amount that exceeds your designated rebate. Rebate funds can be used to pay state sales tax.

If you are completing a project using an Authorized Contractor, the rebate funds will be reserved. The Authorized Contractor will deduct the rebate amount from the final invoice. You will be responsible for any amount that exceeds the designated rebate.

Yes. If using an Authorized Contractor to complete your project, the rebate amount may be used to cover both equipment and labor (and state sales tax). Please note, however, that those combined costs may exceed the amount of the rebate. Any costs above the amount of the rebate, whether for purchase or installation—or a combination of the two—is the participant’s responsibility.

Yes. Certain products and upgrades may be self-installed (or “DIY-installed”) and qualify for rebates, including insulation and a heat pump clothes dryer. See the table under the FAQ, “What does this program cover?”

The maximum allowable rebate per household is $14,000 for the HEAR program. You do not have to make all the purchases at once.

Select ENERGY STAR certified appliances and energy-efficient technologies qualify for program rebates. For a partial list, click here. You can also access the EPA’s fact sheet on ENERGY STAR certifications that are relevant to the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program here.

Because states will design programs to meet their local needs, there is not a national list of technologies that are eligible for Home Energy Rebates. See the table above for qualifying products.

For more questions, visit our Contact Us page or call 888-290-9337. You can also visit the DOE’s Home Energy Rebates FAQ page here. For updates, check back on this website or consider signing up for our newsletter here.

Yes! You may be eligible for other various state and federal tax credits. You can learn about New Mexico tax credits here and federal tax credits here. Some of these tax credits apply even if you don’t owe enough in taxes, i.e., they offer a “cash” refund from the government.

You may also be eligible for rebates from your utility.

Contractors must apply and be registered and approved by the Program Administrator to participate in the IRA Rebate Programs. The Program Administrator will review and approve the application if the program requirements are met. Mandatory training on how to participate in the IRA Rebate Programs is required before the Contractor is eligible to begin work on the Programs. Contractors interested in installing heat pumps under this program must also be certified by EPA and the NM Construction Industries Division. Contractor participation is anticipated to open by the end of 2024.

Contact the Program Administrator at ddegroft@franklinenergy.com to get started.

The energy transition provides an opportunity to create more high-paying jobs for New Mexico’s current and prospective workforce. For New Mexicans interested in becoming first-time contractors, community colleges, unions, vendors, and apprenticeship programs are available to provide training.

A few upcoming programs, including Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC), will offer entry-level training. TREC’s objectives include lowering training expenses for both new and existing home energy contractors, increasing the availability of training opportunities for underrepresented populations, and offering testing and certifications for contractors specializing in the installation of home energy efficiency and electrification technologies. We hope to launch the TREC program in the fall of 2024. Check back here for updates or consider signing up for the newsletter here.

For further information, individuals can reach out to existing training facilities, such as EnergySmart Academy at Santa Fe Community College, which provide certification programs. You may qualify to receive access to free tuition as well as supplementary support services.