can I get a free heat pump from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)?
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We’ve been asked “Several entities are advertising on social media that you can get a free heat pump from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is this true?”
Fact: As of today November 18, 2023, the answer is no.
Fact: In Nebraska, the cost of a heat pump varies from $2,000 for a small ductless mini-split that serves one room to over $35,000 for a whole house ground source heat pump or “geothermal” heat pump. The typical cost for an air source heat pump will be $5,000 - $15,000 depending on size, manufacturer, zones, labor, etc.
Fact: Effective January 1, 2023, if you install a qualifying heat pump in your primary residence, you can claim 30% of the cost of the heat pump equipment as a tax credit, up to $2,000.
Fact: When the state of Nebraska begins its Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate program (date TBD but not before Jan. 1, 2024), & you are a low-to-moderate income individual or family you might be able to claim up a rebate for a qualifying heat pump.
Fact: For the greater Omaha metro area, low income is defined as an individual making less than $56,400 or family of four making less than $80,550. Low income households can claim up to 100% of the cost of the qualifying heat pump (equipment) up to a maximum rebate of $8,000
Fact: For the greater Omaha metro area, moderate income is defined as an individual making between $56,400-$105,750 or family of four making between $80,550-$154,100. moderate income households can claim up to 50% of the cost of the qualifying heat pump (equipment) up to a maximum rebate of $8,000.
Fact: You must wait to purchase your qualifying heat pump until after the state of Nebraska begins its Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate program sometime in 2024.
Fact: You do NOT EVER need to provide a credit score, or own/buy solar PV to claim these IRA incentives.
To find other potential rebates or incentives specific to your location such as utility rebates or local incentives, visit https://www.dsireusa.org/
Fact: As of today November 18, 2023, the answer is no.
Fact: In Nebraska, the cost of a heat pump varies from $2,000 for a small ductless mini-split that serves one room to over $35,000 for a whole house ground source heat pump or “geothermal” heat pump. The typical cost for an air source heat pump will be $5,000 - $15,000 depending on size, manufacturer, zones, labor, etc.
Fact: Effective January 1, 2023, if you install a qualifying heat pump in your primary residence, you can claim 30% of the cost of the heat pump equipment as a tax credit, up to $2,000.
Fact: When the state of Nebraska begins its Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate program (date TBD but not before Jan. 1, 2024), & you are a low-to-moderate income individual or family you might be able to claim up a rebate for a qualifying heat pump.
Fact: For the greater Omaha metro area, low income is defined as an individual making less than $56,400 or family of four making less than $80,550. Low income households can claim up to 100% of the cost of the qualifying heat pump (equipment) up to a maximum rebate of $8,000
Fact: For the greater Omaha metro area, moderate income is defined as an individual making between $56,400-$105,750 or family of four making between $80,550-$154,100. moderate income households can claim up to 50% of the cost of the qualifying heat pump (equipment) up to a maximum rebate of $8,000.
Fact: You must wait to purchase your qualifying heat pump until after the state of Nebraska begins its Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate program sometime in 2024.
Fact: You do NOT EVER need to provide a credit score, or own/buy solar PV to claim these IRA incentives.
To find other potential rebates or incentives specific to your location such as utility rebates or local incentives, visit https://www.dsireusa.org/