West Virginia Heat Pump Rebates
Stackable incentives available to West Virginia homeowners installing a qualifying heat pump in 2026.
Rebate data is re-verified against primary sources every two months.
What's available in West Virginia
West Virginia has limited residential heat pump incentives in 2026. The state IRA-funded HEAR program ($8,000 max for heat pumps, income-qualified at ≤150% AMI) and HOMES program (whole-home efficiency) are both administered by the WV Office of Energy but have NOT yet launched as of June 2026 — energywv.org explicitly states the programs are "not yet available" and warns of scam activity targeting homeowners. Contractor training and eligibility tools are in preparation. In Appalachian Power / Wheeling Power territory, the utility's TakeCharge WV program pays a flat $300 for a mini-split heat pump and $400 for a heat pump water heater, valid through December 31, 2026. Mon Power and Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy WV) and Mountaineer Gas do not offer WV residential heat pump rebates. The federal §25C air-source heat pump tax credit expired December 31, 2025; the §25D Residential Clean Energy Credit for geothermal heat pumps was also repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) effective December 31, 2025.
HEEHRA in West 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. West Virginia is finalizing program rules.
How heat pump rebates work in West Virginia
West Virginia has two IRA-funded state programs administered by the WV Office of Energy: HEAR (income-qualified at or below 150% AMI, up to $8,000 for a heat pump and $1,750 for a heat pump water heater, within a $14,000 household cap) and the companion HOMES/Home Efficiency Rebates for whole-home performance upgrades. As of June 2026 neither HEAR nor HOMES has launched — energywv.org explicitly states the programs are not yet available for residents, and contractor training and eligibility tools are still being prepared. Layered on top in Appalachian Power / Wheeling Power territory, the utility's TakeCharge WV program pays a flat $300 for a mini-split heat pump and $400 for a heat pump water heater, valid through December 31, 2026. Mon Power and Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy WV subsidiaries) and Mountaineer Gas do not offer active heat pump rebates. Both the federal §25C air-source heat pump tax credit and the §25D Residential Clean Energy Credit for geothermal were repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act effective December 31, 2025. Compared to neighboring states (PA, OH, KY, VA), West Virginia's market-rate utility stack is thin, and the HEAR rebate — once launched — will be the only substantial incentive for income-qualified households.
West Virginia rebate programs
WV Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (HEAR) — Heat Pump
$8,000Income-qualified point-of-sale rebate administered by the WV Office of Energy: up to $8,000 toward a space-heating/cooling heat pump (100% of project cost for households under 80% AMI; 50% for 80–150% AMI), within a $14,000 household total cap. A heat pump water heater earns up to $1,750 within the same cap. As of June 2026 the program has NOT yet launched — energywv.org states these programs are "not yet available for residents in West Virginia." Contractor training and household eligibility tools are being prepared; monitor energywv.org for launch updates.
Appalachian Power TakeCharge WV — Mini-Split Heat Pump
$300Flat $300 rebate for a qualifying ductless mini-split heat pump for Appalachian Power / Wheeling Power residential customers (their territory only); one per account per year, funding limited. A companion $400 rebate covers an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. Both are valid for purchases through December 31, 2026.
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A worked example: heat pump retrofit in Charleston
Devonte owns a 1,650 sq ft home in Charleston served by Appalachian Power (AEP). His 19-year-old gas furnace and central AC are end-of-life. He gets quotes for a 3-ton ducted air-source heat pump (Trane XR16, 16 SEER2 / 8.5 HSPF2) installed at $12,400. His household income is approximately 105% of Kanawha County AMI — within WV HEAR's moderate-income tier (80–150% AMI), which would cover 50% of project cost up to the $8,000 heat pump cap once the program launches. However, as of June 2026, the HEAR program has not yet opened for applications. Devonte's only available incentive today is the Appalachian Power TakeCharge WV rebate — but because he's installing a ducted system rather than a ductless mini-split, the $300 mini-split rebate doesn't apply. The federal §25C credit is gone. Current combined stack: $0 against $12,400. Net out-of-pocket: $12,400. Once HEAR launches, Devonte would qualify for roughly $6,200 (50% of $12,400, capped at $8,000), reducing his net cost to about $6,200. (A lower-income household under 80% AMI could have up to 100% of cost covered, to the $8,000 cap.)
Choosing a contractor in West Virginia
West Virginia licenses HVAC contractors through the West Virginia Division of Labor under Mechanical Contractor (HVAC-R). Verify at labor.wv.gov before signing. Appalachian Power's TakeCharge WV program requires a participating contractor; the list is on takechargewv.com. WV HEAR routes through Regional Implementation Partners, so confirm your contractor participates before relying on the income-qualified rebate. For most market-rate WV homeowners the utility rebate is modest, so contractor selection should weigh equipment quality and warranty heavily; income-qualified households should prioritize a HEAR-participating contractor.
Common pitfalls for West Virginia homeowners
- Counting on WV HEAR before it launches. As of June 2026, the WV HEAR program has NOT yet launched — energywv.org warns that any claims otherwise are fraudulent. Once the program opens, the income-qualified rebate will require a limited home assessment first and route through a Regional Implementation Partner. Do not sign an install contract expecting to claim HEAR until the program is officially accepting applications. Monitor energywv.org for launch updates and beware of scammers posing as program representatives.
- Assuming Mon Power or Potomac Edison have heat pump rebates. FirstEnergy West Virginia subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison do not appear to offer active heat pump rebates in 2026. Aggregator sites sometimes reference legacy programs that have been discontinued. Verify directly with the utility — for Mon Power and Potomac Edison customers, AEP isn't an option (different utility), so the practical stack relies on whether state HOMES/HEAR has launched.
Estimate your net cost
Used to determine HEEHRA eligibility (under 80% area median income).
- No currently-open programs match this combination. Try a different income tier or state.
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.