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Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (HEAR) 🏡🛠️
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program help Georgians save on their energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and modernize their homes. Through targeted rebates, HEAR supports the purchase and installation of specific high-efficiency appliances and electrification upgrades for qualifying households.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Product | Incentive Limit (Not to Exceed) | Installer Requirements |
Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,750 | Approved Contractor |
Heat Pump for Space Heating or Cooling* | $8,000 | Approved Contractor |
Electric Stove, Cooktop, Range, Oven, Heat Pump Clothes Dryer | $840 | Approved Contractor |
Electric Load Service Center | $4,000 | Approved Contractor |
Insulation, Air Sealing, Ventilation | $1,600 | Approved Contractor |
Electric Wiring | $2,500 | Approved Contractor |
Maximum Rebate | $14,000 |
Important eligibility reminders:
- Replacing one electric appliance with another electric appliance does not qualify for rebates.
- Upgrading an electric stove to an induction stove is not allowed.
- You can receive a rebate for upgrading your electric dryer to a heat pump dryer.
- You can receive a rebate for upgrading your electric tank water heater to a heat pump water heater.
Understand your income vs. Area Median Income (AMI) for Chatham County/Savannah.
Incentive Amount by Area Income
Income Eligibility | Rebate |
Below 80% AMI | Up to 100% of the total project cost |
At or above 80% to 150% AMI | Up to 50% of the total project cost |
Check your Eligibility: Eligibility | Georgia's Home Energy Rebates
This tool helps Georgia residents check their eligibility for available Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates.
Check Rebate Eligibility: Rebate Eligibility Calculator Tool | Georgia's Home Energy Rebates
Use this tool to locate GEFA-approved contractors in your area who can perform energy assessments and install Home Efficiency or Electrification improvements under Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates program.
Please check the list below for approved contractors in Chatham County.
| Approved Contractor | Trade | Service Areas |
|---|---|---|
HVAC, Insulation and Air Sealing | Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, Mcintosh, Screven, Tattnall | |
HVAC, Insulation and Air Sealing, Whole Home Assessments | Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Long |
Find an approved Contractor Nearby: Find an Approved Contractor | Georgia's Home Energy Rebates
As part of HEAR, homeowners and tenants have the option to complete certain kitchen appliance upgrades independently through the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Pathway.
To get started, download the PDF guide and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Download Here: HEAR DIY Pathway
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