Does the §25D credit apply to Virginia geothermal installs?

No longer. The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (§25D) was repealed effective December 31, 2025, so Virginia geothermal installs in 2026 or later cannot claim the 30% credit. With no state geothermal incentive and limited utility geothermal rebates, Virginia geothermal economics now rest largely on long-run operating-cost savings.

What's the maximum I can get back on a heat pump in Virginia?

Virginia households can stack up to $1,350 in currently-open state and utility rebates. Income-qualified households (under 80% AMI) may also access HEEHRA where it's still accepting applications, plus an additional $1,200 in income-qualified state programs.

Can I stack utility, state, and federal rebates?

Generally yes — utility rebates, state energy office rebates, and (where open) HEEHRA stack with each other. HEEHRA caps at total project cost, so the combined amount can't exceed what you spent. Note that the federal §25C and §25D tax credits were both repealed for installs completed after December 31, 2025, so 2026 stacks no longer include a federal tax credit. Confirm specifics with your installer before signing.

Do I get the rebate money up front or after install?

It depends on the program. HEEHRA is structured as a point-of-sale instant discount — your contractor takes it off the invoice at install (where the program is active and funded). Utility rebates are typically mailed as a check 6–10 weeks after install, after you submit your invoice and AHRI certificate.

When do I receive the rebate money?

Utility rebates are typically mailed as a check 6–10 weeks after install, after submitting your invoice and AHRI documentation. HEEHRA rebates are point-of-sale (instant) where active.

Are these rebates going away?

HEEHRA funding is finite per state — once a state exhausts its allocation, the program closes or moves to a waitlist (this has already happened in California and several other states as of early 2026). State and utility programs renew annually but amounts and eligibility can change. We update this page monthly with current funding status.

Virginia Heat Pump Rebates (2026) — Up to $1,350 Back

What's available in Virginia

Virginia homeowners face a transitional incentive landscape in 2026. The federal Section 25C (air-source) and Section 25D (geothermal, 30%) heat pump tax credits were both repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act effective December 31, 2025, leaving no federal heat pump tax credit for 2026 installs. Virginia's largest utility Dominion Energy Virginia offers rebates for heat pump water heaters ($250-$400) and variable heat pump or mini-split upgrade rebates through its Home Energy Evaluation program (the merged successor to the Home Assessment and Home Retrofit programs) via domsavings.com, though the HVAC rebate amount requires an energy audit and is not a published flat rate. Appalachian Power Virginia offers a $300 ductless mini-split rebate and a $400 heat pump water heater rebate through its TakeCharge VA Efficient Products program, plus a $250 air source heat pump and $300-$400 mini-split incentive through its Home Performance Program; income-eligible Home Performance Plus households (61-99% of state median income) can get $1,200 toward a heat pump water heater. Virginia's allocation of roughly $188 million in IRA Home Energy Rebates remains unlaunched as of September 2026; Virginia Energy is updating application documents per DOE guidance released May 29 2026, is awaiting DOE review and approval, and cannot provide an estimated launch date. Homeowners should check domsavings.com, takechargeva.com, and energy.virginia.gov for the latest program details.

Virginia state + utility (open)

$1,350

4 programs accepting applications

Virginia income-qualified (open)

$1,200

1 program accepting applications (incl. HEEHRA where active)

HEEHRA in Virginia

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. Virginia is finalizing program rules.

How heat pump rebates work in Virginia

Virginia homeowners face a transitional incentive landscape in 2026. The federal §25C tax credit for air-source heat pumps and the §25D geothermal credit were both repealed effective December 31, 2025, leaving no federal heat pump tax credit for 2026 installs. Virginia's largest utility Dominion Energy Virginia offers rebates for heat pump water heaters ($250-$400) and variable heat pump or mini-split upgrade rebates through its Home Energy Evaluation program (which absorbed the former Home Retrofit program) via domsavings.com, though the HVAC rebate amount requires an energy audit and is not a published flat rate. Appalachian Power Virginia offers a $300 ductless mini-split rebate and a $400 heat pump water heater rebate through its TakeCharge VA portal. Virginia's allocation of roughly $188 million in IRA Home Energy Rebates remains unlaunched as of June 2026; Virginia Energy is updating application documents per DOE guidance released May 29, 2026 and awaiting DOE review and approval. The state has no income tax credit for heat pumps. Compared to neighboring NC or MD, Virginia's 2026 stack is thinner — utility rebates are the practical incentive layer until HEAR launches.

Virginia rebate programs

Dominion Energy Virginia Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

$400

rebate

Dominion Energy Virginia residential electric customers in single-family homes can receive $250 for a 40-59 gallon ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater or $400 for a 60-gallon-or-larger unit that replaces an electric water heater; apply through domsavings.com. Dominion's corporate save-energy page currently advertises 'up to $500' for heat pump water heaters, but the program application page still lists the $250/$400 tiers, so confirm the current amount with the program before buying.

Source: domsavings.comVerified Sep 7, 2026

Appalachian Power TakeCharge VA — Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump

$300

rebate

Appalachian Power residential electric customers in Virginia can receive up to $300 for a qualifying ductless mini-split heat pump (displacement or replacement) through the Efficient Products Program. A separate $400 rebate is available through the Home Performance Program (mutually exclusive — one or the other, not both). Must be ENERGY STAR certified.

Source: takechargeva.comVerified Sep 7, 2026

Appalachian Power TakeCharge VA — Heat Pump Water Heater

$400

rebate

Appalachian Power residential electric customers in Virginia can receive up to $400 for an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater through the Efficient Products Program.

Source: takechargeva.comVerified Sep 7, 2026

Appalachian Power TakeCharge VA — Home Performance Air Source Heat Pump

$250

rebate

Appalachian Power residential electric customers in Virginia can receive $250 for a qualifying air source heat pump installed through the Home Performance Program, which starts with a home energy assessment and uses a participating contractor. The same program pays $300-$400 per ductless mini-split (not combinable with the Efficient Products mini-split rebate) and $35 for a heat pump tune-up. Amounts are from the January 2026 Home Performance incentive guide.

Source: takechargeva.comVerified Sep 7, 2026

Appalachian Power TakeCharge VA — Home Performance Plus Heat Pump Water Heater (income-eligible)

$1,200

rebateIncome-qualified ≤% AMI

Appalachian Power Virginia customers who qualify for Home Performance Plus (household income between 61% and 99% of Virginia state median income, e.g. $83,500-$137,775 for a family of four in 2026) can receive $1,200 toward an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater installed through the Home Performance Program. Households below 60% of SMI are routed to the no-cost Low Income Weatherization Program instead. Standard (non-income) Home Performance participants are not eligible for this HPWH incentive and should use the $400 Efficient Products rebate.

Source: takechargeva.comVerified Sep 7, 2026

4 utility-specific programs not shown here. Enter your ZIP in the calculator to filter to just your utility.

A worked example: HPWH swap in Richmond

Sasha owns a 1,800 sq ft home in Richmond served by Dominion Energy Virginia. Her 13-year-old electric tank water heater is failing. She picks an 80-gallon ENERGY STAR HPWH (UEF 3.55) at $3,200 installed by a Dominion-approved plumber. Because the equipment qualifies under the Dominion Energy Virginia HPWH rebate at the 60+ gallon tier, she receives $400 — paid as a rebate check 4-6 weeks after submitting the application through domsavings.com. Her household income is approximately 95% of Henrico County AMI — Virginia HEAR hasn't launched. The federal §25C credit for HPWHs is gone for 2026 installs. Combined stack: $400 against $3,200. Net out-of-pocket: $2,800. If Sasha had also installed a heat pump HVAC at the same time, Dominion's Home Energy Evaluation program may have added a variable rebate determined by a comprehensive home energy audit — Sasha would need to schedule the audit before the install for that path to work.

Choosing a contractor in Virginia

Virginia licenses HVAC contractors through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation under Class A or Class B Contractor with HVAC specialty. Verify at dpor.virginia.gov before signing. Dominion Energy Virginia HVAC upgrade rebates flow through the Home Energy Evaluation program on domsavings.com; Home Performance is Appalachian Power's program name, not Dominion's; the participating contractor list is on domsavings.com. Appalachian Power Virginia rebates require a participating contractor on the TakeCharge VA portal (takechargeva.com). The two programs serve different territories — Dominion covers most of Virginia, AEP serves southwestern parts. Confirm utility and contractor enrollment at the quote stage.

Common pitfalls for Virginia homeowners

Counting on a published Dominion HVAC rebate amount. Dominion Energy Virginia's heat pump or mini-split upgrade rebate through the Home Energy Evaluation program (formerly Home Retrofit) is not a published flat rate — it requires an energy audit and the rebate amount is determined by modeled savings. Aggregator sites that cite specific dollar figures for Dominion VA HVAC rebates may be referencing legacy programs. Confirm directly with Dominion or your participating contractor at the quote stage.
Confusing Dominion VA and Dominion SC programs. Dominion Energy Virginia and Dominion Energy SC are different subsidiaries with different rebate structures. The published flat-rate $500-$650 heat pump rebate from Dominion Energy SC does NOT apply in Virginia. Use the correct utility's program page — domsavings.com is the Virginia-specific portal.

Estimate your net cost

Your state

System type

Household income

Used to determine HEEHRA eligibility (under 80% area median income).

Average installed cost

$12,500

Incentives offset 8% of the install−$1,050

Dominion Energy Virginia Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate−$400
Appalachian Power TakeCharge VA — Heat Pump Water Heater−$400
Appalachian Power TakeCharge VA — Home Performance Air Source Heat Pump−$250

Estimated out-of-pocket$11,450

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.

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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 Virginia

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; Virginia 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 Virginia 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.

FAQ

As of September 2026, Virginia's allocation of roughly $188M in IRA Home Energy Rebates remains unlaunched, and Virginia Energy says it cannot provide an estimated date for when the rebates will be available. Virginia Energy is updating application documents per DOE guidance released May 29, 2026 and awaiting DOE review and approval. Income-qualified Virginia households cannot rely on the federal point-of-sale rebates for 2026 installs. Monitor energy.virginia.gov for status updates.