Mississippi Heat Pump Rebates
Stackable incentives available to Mississippi homeowners installing a qualifying heat pump in 2026.
What's available in Mississippi
Mississippi has no statewide heat pump rebate program, and as of early 2026 the state has not publicly launched its federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEEHRA) program for low- and moderate-income households (under 150% AMI), though funds were allocated by the DOE. Practical incentives come from utilities: Entergy Mississippi (central and western MS) offers the most generous stack with up to $1,100 for heat pump HVAC and $750 for heat pump water heaters via its Entergy Solutions program; Mississippi Power (southeast MS) offers per-ton rebates for HVAC heat pumps and $350 for heat pump water heaters under its Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program; TVA EnergyRight covers north Mississippi co-op territories with rebates up to roughly $800 on qualifying air source heat pumps; and several rural electric co-ops (Singing River EPA, Tallahatchie Valley EPA) offer their own rebates or low-interest heat pump loans. Utility rebates are the primary 2026 incentive layer until state HEEHRA launches.
HEEHRA in Mississippi
HEEHRA rebate: Point-of-sale rebate up to $8,000 for households at or below 80% of area median income. Funded by the IRA, administered by each state. Mississippi is finalizing program rules.
How heat pump rebates work in Mississippi
Mississippi has no statewide heat pump rebate program, and as of early 2026 the state has not publicly launched its federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEEHRA) program for low- and moderate-income households (under 150% AMI), though funds were allocated by the DOE. Practical incentives come from utilities: Entergy Mississippi (central and western MS) offers the most generous stack with up to $1,100 for heat pump HVAC and $750 for heat pump water heaters via its Entergy Solutions program. Mississippi Power (southeast MS) offers per-ton rebates for HVAC heat pumps at $200/ton (raised from $100/ton in December 2025) and $350 for HPWHs under its Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. TVA EnergyRight covers north Mississippi co-op territories with rebates up to roughly $800 on qualifying air source heat pumps via Quality Contractor Network installers. Several rural electric co-ops (Singing River EPA, Tallahatchie Valley EPA) offer their own rebates or low-interest heat pump loans. Utility rebates are the primary 2026 incentive layer until state HEEHRA launches.
Mississippi rebate programs
Entergy Mississippi Residential Heating and Cooling Heat Pump Rebate
$1,100Up to $1,100 for ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency heat pumps or central AC installed by a participating Entergy Solutions trade ally; final amount varies by efficiency tier and tonnage.
Entergy Mississippi Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
$750Up to $750 off select ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters purchased through the Entergy Solutions Mississippi marketplace.
Mississippi Power Residential HVAC Heat Pump Replacement Rebate
$200Up to $200 per ton on a new HVAC system (heat pump or central AC) with a minimum SEER2 of 14.3 per the AHRI directory. Mississippi Power EarthCents Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program; rebate amount increased from $100/ton to $200/ton in the December 2025 (12-16) rebate form revision.
Mississippi Power Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
$350$350 rebate for replacing an existing water heater with a 55-gallon-or-less heat pump water heater (Energy Factor 2.0+); limited funding, must apply within 90 days of purchase.
TVA EnergyRight Heat Pump Rebate (north MS service territory)
$800Up to $800 for a 17 SEER2+ air-source or dual-fuel heat pump (or $500 for 15–16.99 SEER2) through TVA EnergyRight + your local power company. Available to TVA-served residential customers in north MS co-op territories. All work must be completed by a Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; the contractor submits the rebate on behalf of the customer.
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A worked example: heat pump install in Jackson
Aaliyah owns a 1,750 sq ft home in Jackson served by Entergy Mississippi. Her 18-year-old central AC and electric furnace are both end-of-life. She gets quotes for a 3-ton ducted air-source heat pump (Trane XR16, 16 SEER2 / 8.5 HSPF2) installed at $11,400 by a participating Entergy Solutions trade ally. Because she's converting from electric resistance to a qualifying ENERGY STAR ASHP, she qualifies for the Entergy Mississippi rebate at $1,100 (the top tier for high-efficiency equipment and capacity). She also replaces her aging electric tank water heater with an ENERGY STAR HPWH at $2,200 installed, qualifying for the additional Entergy Mississippi HPWH rebate at $750. Combined Entergy stack: $1,100 + $750 = $1,850. Her household income is approximately 95% of Hinds County AMI — Mississippi HEEHRA hasn't launched, so the federal income-qualified rebate isn't available. The federal §25C credit is gone. Combined total: $1,850 against $13,600 total project cost. Net out-of-pocket: $11,750.
Choosing a contractor in Mississippi
Mississippi licenses HVAC contractors through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors for jobs above $50,000 (typically not residential HVAC) and through municipal building departments for smaller projects. Verify the contractor at the city level. Entergy Solutions Mississippi requires a participating trade ally for rebate filing; the trade ally list is on entergymississippi.com. Mississippi Power's Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program has its own approved contractor expectations — confirm at the quote stage. TVA EnergyRight in north Mississippi requires a Quality Contractor Network (QCN) member; the QCN roster is searchable at energyright.com.
Common pitfalls for Mississippi homeowners
- Skipping the Entergy Solutions trade ally requirement. Entergy Solutions Mississippi rebates require the work to be done by a participating trade ally enrolled with Entergy's program. A homeowner who hires a non-participating contractor cannot file the rebate, even with qualifying equipment. The trade ally list is searchable on entergymississippi.com — confirm enrollment before signing.
- Missing Mississippi Power's 90-day application window. Mississippi Power's HPWH rebate requires application within 90 days of purchase. Most other utility rebates allow 60-90 days; the 90-day window is the outer limit, not the standard. If your contractor is filing on your behalf, confirm submission within the first 30 days after install rather than waiting until day 89.
Estimate your net cost
Used to determine HEEHRA eligibility (under 80% area median income).
- Entergy Mississippi Residential Heating and Cooling Heat Pump Rebate−$1,100
- TVA EnergyRight Heat Pump Rebate (north MS service territory)−$800
- Entergy Mississippi Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate−$750
- Mississippi Power Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate−$350
- Mississippi Power Residential HVAC Heat Pump Replacement Rebate−$200
Estimate only. Includes only programs accepting applications today — waitlisted or closed programs are excluded. Mutually exclusive programs (e.g. HEEHRA vs HOMES) and project-cost caps are applied per current program rules; confirm with your installer and utility before signing.
How to claim each rebate
- Get pre-approved (where required). Some utility programs require approval before install. Check program details before signing a contract.
- Use a participating contractor. Many programs require a licensed installer from an approved contractor list — especially HEEHRA, which routes through CEC-approved contractors who process the rebate at point of sale.
- Save documentation. AHRI certificate, model numbers, and itemized invoice are required for most utility rebates.
- Submit utility rebate within 60–90 days of install. Some programs are first-come first-served and close mid-year — funding can run out before the calendar year does.