$8000 Federal Energy Rebate Facts!

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What is the Inflation Reduction Act $8000 heat pump?

This defines a $4.5 billion rebate program, targeted at low to moderate income homeowners, that includes up to $8,000 in rebates for heat pumps, with additional rebates for electrical panel upgrades and other improvements, with a total cap of $14,000 for all efficiency upgrades per household.

Federal Energy Rebate Program Overview:

Eligibility:

• Income eligibility is determined based on the "area median income."

• Full rebate: Income below 80% of the area median income.

• Half rebate: Income between 80% and 150% of the area median.

System Efficiency:

• Eligible systems represent top-tier efficiency in the market.

Cost of High-Efficiency Ducted Systems:

• Typically range between $15,000 and $25,000.

Examples for Centre County:

Family of Two:

• Income ≤ $65,950: Full $8000 rebate.

• Income between $65,950 and $98,925: $4000 rebate.

Family of Three:

• Income ≤ $74,200: Full $8000 rebate.

• Income between $74,200 and $111,300: $4000 rebate.