New Hampshire Heat Pump Rebates
Stackable incentives available to New Hampshire homeowners installing a qualifying heat pump in 2026.
Rebate data is re-verified against primary sources every two months.
What's available in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's heat pump incentive landscape is anchored by NHSaves, the statewide ratepayer-funded efficiency program jointly administered by Eversource, Liberty Utilities, Unitil, and the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative. The 2026 NHSaves rebate moved to a per-ton structure — $250/ton (max $1,250) for fossil-fuel-to-heat-pump conversions and $2,000/ton (max $10,000, with required pre-verification via NHSaves.com/GetVerified) for electric resistance replacements — raised from $1,250/ton for installs on or after March 23, 2026 — and heat pump water heaters earn a flat $900. Layered on top is the New England Heat Pump Accelerator, a $450M five-state regional program that launched in February 2026 and adds $650 per heat pump and $300 per HPWH as instant midstream discounts through participating distributors. The federally funded HEAR program administered by the NH Department of Energy was approved with up to $8,000 for income-qualified households at or below 150% AMI but had not broadly launched as of April 2026 (expected mid-summer 2026). Note that the federal §25C tax credit expired December 31, 2025; the §25D Residential Clean Energy Credit for geothermal heat pumps was also repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act effective December 31, 2025. For both air-source and geothermal heat pumps, 2026 stacks now rely on state and regional programs only.
HEEHRA in New Hampshire
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. New Hampshire is finalizing program rules.
How heat pump rebates work in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's heat pump incentive landscape is anchored by NHSaves, the statewide ratepayer-funded efficiency program jointly administered by Eversource, Liberty Utilities, Unitil, and the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative. The 2026 NHSaves rebate moved to a per-ton structure — $250/ton (max $1,250) for fossil-fuel-to-heat-pump conversions and $2,000/ton (max $10,000, with required pre-verification via NHSaves.com/GetVerified) for electric resistance replacements after a March 23, 2026 upgrade (installs 1/1/2026-3/22/2026 received the older $1,250/ton tier). Heat pump water heaters earn a flat $900. Layered on top is the New England Heat Pump Accelerator, a $450M five-state regional program that launched in February 2026 and adds $650 per heat pump and $300 per HPWH as instant midstream discounts through participating distributors. The federally funded HEAR program administered by the NH Department of Energy was approved with up to $8,000 for income-qualified households at or below 150% AMI but had not broadly launched as of April 2026 (expected mid-summer 2026). Federal §25C and §25D were both repealed effective December 31, 2025, so for air-source and geothermal heat pumps alike, 2026 stacks rely on state and regional programs only.
New Hampshire rebate programs
NHSaves Cold-Climate Heat Pump Rebate (Enhanced Tier)
$10,000Tiered per-ton rebate offered jointly by Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, and NH Electric Cooperative. Enhanced tier pays $2,000/ton (max $10,000 at the 5-ton/account cap) when replacing working, permanent electric resistance heat that is the home's primary heating source with a qualifying ENERGY STAR cold-climate heat pump (raised from $1,250/ton for installs on or after 3/23/2026; installs 1/1/2026–3/22/2026 received $1,250/ton). Standard tier pays $250/ton (max $1,250) when switching from oil, gas, or propane. Pre-verification required for the enhanced tier via NHSaves.com/GetVerified. Equipment must be installed by December 30, 2026 and the rebate postmarked by January 30, 2027; a $85 Wi-Fi thermostat rebate can be added per heat pump zone. NHEC members can also earn an extra $250/ton whole-house adder (80%+ load offset from oil, propane, kerosene, wood, or pellets) and a further $250/ton when enrolled in weatherization at the same time. Rebates are first-come while funds last.
NHSaves Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
$900$900 toward a qualifying heat pump water heater. NHSaves states plainly that under no circumstances will the total incentive for a single heat pump water heater exceed the offered rebate amount of $900 — so the NEHPA incentive does not stack on top to reach a higher combined figure.
New England Heat Pump Accelerator — Air-Source Heat Pump
$650Regional midstream incentive launched February 1, 2026 by the five-state New England Heat Pump Accelerator (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI; Maine's share is run separately by Efficiency Maine). Pays $650 per outdoor unit, limited to two units per dwelling, for qualifying air-source heat pumps on the Accelerator qualified products list (updated July 2026); delivered as an instant point-of-sale discount through participating distributors and stackable on top of NHSaves rebates. Existing homes only; new construction is not eligible. Funding runs through December 2029.
New England Heat Pump Accelerator — Heat Pump Water Heater
$300$300 NEHPA instant discount toward one qualifying heat pump water heater per dwelling unit, applied at a participating distributor or retailer. This does not stack on top of the NHSaves rebate to a higher total: NHSaves caps the combined incentive for a single heat pump water heater at $900, so a unit that already received an instant discount may not also qualify for the full post-purchase rebate. Available for existing homes only; new construction is not eligible.
New England Heat Pump Accelerator — Geothermal / Air-to-Water Heat Pump
$750$750 per unit instant midstream discount from the five-state New England Heat Pump Accelerator for qualifying geothermal (ground-source) heat pumps and, since June 1, 2026, air-to-water heat pumps, limited to two units per dwelling. Delivered through participating distributors as a reduction in equipment cost and stackable with any NHSaves incentive. Existing homes only; new construction is not eligible. Funding runs through December 2029.
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A worked example: electric-resistance retrofit in Concord
Patrick owns a 1,800 sq ft single-family home in Concord served by Eversource New Hampshire. He currently heats with electric baseboards (he has central AC but no central heat). He gets quotes for a 3-ton ducted cold-climate air-source heat pump (Mitsubishi Hyper Heat, NEEP cold-climate certified) installed at $19,800 including new ductwork. Because the install replaces electric resistance heat (the higher NHSaves tier), and he completes the NHSaves.com/GetVerified pre-verification before install, he qualifies for the enhanced $2,000/ton tier × 3 tons = $6,000 rebate (well under the $10,000 cap). He also installs a new ENERGY STAR HPWH replacing an electric tank water heater, qualifying for the flat $900 NHSaves HPWH rebate. The New England Heat Pump Accelerator adds $650 for the heat pump (instant midstream discount at his distributor). The Accelerator's $300 HPWH discount does not add on top, because NHSaves caps total incentives on one heat pump water heater at $900. His household income is approximately 145% of Merrimack County AMI — NH HEAR hasn't launched yet. Combined stack: $6,000 + $900 + $650 + $300 = $7,850 against $19,800 + $2,400 HPWH = $22,200 total. Net out-of-pocket: $14,350.
Choosing a contractor in New Hampshire
New Hampshire licenses HVAC technicians through the New Hampshire Mechanical Licensing Board (Mechanical Trades License — Heating/Cooling). Verify at oplc.nh.gov before signing. NHSaves rebates require an enrolled NHSaves heat pump contractor; the enrolled-contractor lookup is at nhsaves.com. For the enhanced $2,000/ton tier specifically, pre-verification via NHSaves.com/GetVerified is required BEFORE install — confirm with the contractor that this is scheduled, not deferred. The New England Heat Pump Accelerator's midstream discount is processed at the participating distributor; the contractor procures equipment through an Accelerator-participating distributor, and the discount appears in the equipment-procurement cost (not the labor cost).
Common pitfalls for New Hampshire homeowners
- Missing the NHSaves pre-verification for the enhanced tier. The $2,000/ton enhanced NHSaves rebate (max $10,000) requires pre-verification via NHSaves.com/GetVerified BEFORE install. Without pre-verification, the install defaults to the $250/ton standard tier (max $1,250) — a $5,000+ rebate difference on a typical 3-ton install. Schedule pre-verification early in the project timeline, not at install date.
- Confusing the standard and enhanced NHSaves tiers. The two NHSaves tiers are determined by what you're replacing: $250/ton (standard) for switching from oil, gas, or propane; $2,000/ton (enhanced, pre-verified) for switching from electric resistance heat. Confirm which tier applies based on the existing heating system before signing.
Estimate your net cost
Used to determine HEEHRA eligibility (under 80% area median income).
- NHSaves Cold-Climate Heat Pump Rebate (Enhanced Tier)−$10,000
- NHSaves Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate−$900
- New England Heat Pump Accelerator — Air-Source Heat Pump−$650
- New England Heat Pump Accelerator — Heat Pump Water Heater−$300
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.
If you can't afford a replacement in New Hampshire
Rebates lower the price, but they still assume you can pay the rest. If your heating system is unsafe or has failed and a new one is out of reach, these programs repair or replace equipment at low or no cost for income-qualified households. Heat Pump Pricing Index is an independent information site — we don't fund, discount, or install equipment — so these are the doors to knock on first:
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Free energy and health-and-safety repairs — an unsafe furnace is exactly the kind of problem it fixes — for households at or near 200% of the poverty line. Apply through your local community action agency: how to apply (energy.gov).
- LIHEAP. Heating-bill help plus, in most states, a crisis component for broken or dangerous heating equipment. Same local agency; New Hampshire LIHEAP contacts.
- USDA Section 504 Home Repair. For homeowners outside cities: 1% loans up to $40,000, and grants up to $10,000 for homeowners 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards. Program page and state offices (rd.usda.gov).
- Your utility and 211. Most electric and gas utilities run an income-qualified assistance fund — call the number on your bill and ask. Dialing 211 reaches a local specialist who knows which agencies in New Hampshire currently have funds.
Safety first: if a technician has told you a heat exchanger is cracked, stop using the furnace and make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector before anything else.