Rebates / Ohio
Ohio rebates for home energy & backup power
Verified as of 2026-10-25. Programs open, pause, and run out of money, so confirm with the administrator before you buy.
State HOMES/HEAR status per NASEO: HEAR not listed as launched · HOMES not listed as launched · no launch date (NASEO table updated 2026-09-30)
Programs
Ohio Home Energy Rebates (HOMES/HEAR) NOT LAUNCHED
Amount: $249M allocation
Covers: heat pumps, panels, wiring, weatherization (planned)
Who qualifies: <=150% AMI (federal rules)
Status: NOT LAUNCHED - no expected launch date
How to apply: none yet
Run by: Ohio Dept. of Development
Source: nationalhousingtrust.org · as of 2026-10-25
AEP Ohio HELP (low-income) PAUSED for 2026
Amount: not published
Covers: heat pumps (low/no cost)
Who qualifies: low-income
Status: PAUSED for 2026 (third-party report; verify with AEP)
How to apply: AEP Ohio
Run by: AEP Ohio
Source: fixfirsthome.com · as of 2026-10-25 · Not yet confirmed with the primary source
AEP Ohio Power Rewards Live
Amount: $75
Covers: smart thermostat
Who qualifies: none
Status: live
How to apply: aepohio.com
Run by: AEP Ohio
Source: www.aepohio.com · as of 2026-10-25
Federal tax credits
- Sec. 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: ENDED - property placed in service after 12/31/2025 ineligible. IRS
- Sec. 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit: ENDED - installation completed after 12/31/2025 ineligible. IRS