A quality HVAC system is essential for a comfortable and energy-efficient home, but it’s also a major investment. Every homeowner deserves the most effective comfort solutions available, which is why HVAC rebates are so beneficial. They can help guarantee high-efficiency furnaces, air conditioners and other equipment is more budget friendly.

HVAC efficiency standards are climbing next year, so now’s an excellent time to check out your options. Different companies, organizations and even government entities are offering rebates in 2023 to help everyone procure a new, high-efficiency HVAC system.

Furnace Rebates Require High Efficiency Models

Numerous manufacturers of high-efficiency furnaces extend rebates for a new system. These furnaces incorporate energy-efficient components such as variable-speed blower motors, which let the thermostat fine-tune how much heating is generated. It’s a great way to reduce energy use overall. Local utilities also share furnace rebates because less energy use translates to less strain on the local energy grid.

The government’s ENERGY STAR® program is also helpful for obtaining a furnace rebate. You can enter your ZIP Code to find out which rebates you could be qualified for. Equipment displaying the ENERGY STAR® rating means it fulfills your region’s standards for energy-efficient performance.

Rebates for Air Conditioning Systems

A lot of of the same rebates for high-efficiency furnaces are also applicable to air conditioners. You can save hundreds on new installation for equipment from a leading brand like Lennox. Just check with your local utility companies to find out which makes and models are eligible. In addition, you can often join federal and local rebates for even greater savings. Don’t hesitate to see what all you can find, because it can quickly add up to 10% of a new, high-efficiency cooling system

Available Rebates for Smart Home Accessories Like Smart Thermostats

A smart thermostat is a particularly valuable improvement to your home comfort system. With intelligent programming, you can fine-tune the daily schedule. Utility companies appreciate this kind of efficiency, and so most extend rebate programs for new smart thermostats. Over time, these rebates effectively allow you to get a free smart thermostat!

Your utility companies also provide programs where they provide discounted rates for the capability to control your thermostat during peak energy use. This helps avoid strain on the grid, namely when heat waves or cold fronts come through. When participating in this program, your thermostat can automatically be corrected by a few degrees.

Additional Cost-Saving Options: Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Equipment and Home Improvement Projects

Slightly different compared to rebates, tax credits are also offered for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient HVAC systems. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act reactivated a program in 2021 that supplied credits for up to 10% of the project’s cost. The new credits are now worth 30% of the cost and can be claimed each year as opposed to only once. These credits are obtainable for a much wider variety of projects, such as home energy audits, electrical, insulation, ventilation, and even your doors and windows! The programs are fashioned to offer the most benefits for lower-income households, maximizing the improvements to HVAC efficiency all over the country.

New Legislation for Heat Pump Rebates

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act contained separate legislation known as the High-Efficiency Electric Homes and Rebates Act, or HEEHRA. This incentive is especially targeted toward heat pump technology, which transfers heat instead of creating it by igniting fuel. To encourage more people to convert to this energy-efficient comfort system, these rebates are significantly higher versus incentives for AC units and furnaces.

If the household’s income is lower than 80% of the local median, you can use the rebates to cover 100% of the costs of a new heat pump. Households meeting 80-150% of the median income can take care of 50% of equipment and installation costs.