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

No longer. The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (§25D) was repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) effective December 31, 2025. Geothermal heat pump installations in 2026 and later do not qualify for the 30% federal credit. West Virginia has no state-level geothermal incentive, so geothermal installs currently carry no tax credit or rebate support unless WV HEAR launches and includes geothermal equipment in the qualifying list.

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

West Virginia households can stack up to $2,690 in currently-open state and utility rebates. Income-qualified households (under 80% AMI) may also access HEEHRA where the program is still accepting applications.

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 Note that the federal §25C and §25D tax credits were both repealed for installs completed after December 31, 2025, so 2026 stacks no longer include a federal tax credit.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.

West Virginia Heat Pump Rebates (2026) — Up to $2,690 Back

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 or below) has NOT launched as of September 2026; the companion HOMES whole-home program entered a limited pilot in southern West Virginia in August 2026, and a statewide waitlist for both is open through the Neighborly portal on energywv.org. The Office of Energy still warns of scam activity, and installations will not begin until the pilot concludes. In Appalachian Power / Wheeling Power territory, TakeCharge WV pays up to $300 for a mini-split heat pump and up to $400 for a heat pump water heater on purchases made January 1 through December 31, 2026, and its Go Electric program pays $2,390 for an air source heat pump or $620 for a mini-split that replaces propane or oil heating (natural gas replacements are excluded). Mon Power and Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy WV) state their energy efficiency programs are no longer available, and Mountaineer Gas offers no heat pump rebate. 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.

West Virginia state + utility (open)

$2,690

2 programs accepting applications

West Virginia income-qualified (open)

0 programs accepting applications (incl. HEEHRA where active)

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 September 2026 HEAR has not launched; HOMES entered a limited pilot in southern West Virginia in August 2026, and a statewide waitlist for both programs is open through the Neighborly portal on energywv.org, with installations to begin after the pilot concludes. Layered on top in Appalachian Power / Wheeling Power territory, the utility's TakeCharge WV program pays up to $300 for a mini-split heat pump and up to $400 for a heat pump water heater on 2026 purchases, and its Go Electric program pays $2,390 for an air source heat pump or $620 for a mini-split that replaces propane or oil heating (not natural gas). 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

$8,000

rebateIncome-qualified ≤150% AMIWaitlisted· 2026-08-04

Income-qualified rebate administered by the WV Office of Energy for households at or below 150% AMI: up to $8,000 toward a heat pump (100% of project cost under 80% AMI; 50% for 80-150% AMI) and up to $1,750 for a heat pump water heater, within a $14,000 household cap. As of September 2026 HEAR has NOT launched: energywv.org says the WVOE is still developing the program, and only the companion HOMES program is in a limited pilot in southern WV. A statewide waitlist is open through the Neighborly application portal on energywv.org; installations begin only after the pilot concludes and the program is formally opened, and rebates route through a closed network of certified contractors.

Source: energywv.orgVerified Sep 7, 2026

Appalachian Power TakeCharge WV — Mini-Split Heat Pump

$300

rebate

Flat $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.

Source: takechargewv.comVerified Sep 7, 2026

Appalachian Power TakeCharge WV Go Electric — Air Source Heat Pump (propane/oil replacement)

$2,390

rebate

Appalachian Power's Go Electric program pays $2,390 per air source heat pump and $620 per ductless mini-split heat pump when the new equipment replaces propane- or oil-fired heating; it cannot replace existing natural gas equipment. Heat pump water heaters replacing propane/oil earn $220 (integrated) or $380 (split-system). Open to residential customers in Appalachian Power's West Virginia territory; the incentive cannot exceed the equipment cost, and rebates must be submitted within 45 days of purchase or by January 15 of the following year.

Source: takechargewv.comVerified Sep 7, 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 September 2026, HEAR has not launched (only a HOMES pilot and a statewide waitlist are open). Appalachian Power's Go Electric program pays $2,390 for an air source heat pump, but only when it replaces propane or oil heat, so Devonte's gas furnace disqualifies him. 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 September 2026, the WV HEAR program has NOT launched; only the HOMES pilot and a statewide Neighborly waitlist are open, and energywv.org continues to warn about rebate scams. 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

Your state

System type

Household income

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

Average installed cost

$12,500

Incentives offset 19% of the install−$2,390

Appalachian Power TakeCharge WV Go Electric — Air Source Heat Pump (propane/oil replacement)−$2,390

Estimated out-of-pocket$10,110

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 West 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; West 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 West 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

No. As of September 2026 HEAR has not launched; the companion HOMES program began a limited pilot in southern West Virginia in August 2026, and residents statewide can join the waitlist through the Neighborly portal on energywv.org. The state has secured $88 million in IRA funding and is preparing contractor training and eligibility tools, but energywv.org states the programs are not yet available for residents. Once launched, HEAR will offer up to $8,000 for a heat pump (and $1,750 for a heat pump water heater) for households at or below 150% AMI, with a required home assessment. Monitor energywv.org for launch updates.