Key Points
- Geothermal heat pumps qualify for most state incentives and rebates that focus on renewable resources and energy-efficient hardware.
- IWAE’s Rebate Center and the DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency) are effective resources to find local energy efficiency incentives.
So you’ve researched geothermal heat pumps, and you’ve decided that a geothermal system is perfect for your home. You’ve got plans in place to bury loops, and you’ve got your eye on a nice geothermal heat pump system. But then you add up the price of this energy-efficient HVAC system, and you pause. You want a geothermal heat pump, but let's face it, they aren't cheap. Actually, they’re quite the opposite. Luckily, there are lots of great incentives and rebates to help you afford a new geothermal heat pump. Do you know how to find energy efficiency rebates to fund your geothermal system? We promise that it’s much easier than it seems. Keep reading about our favorite place to find rebates and a quick walkthrough of how to navigate them.
Getting the Best Geothermal Heat Pump Rebates
To get a rebate, you have to purchase the geothermal system first. So, let’s say you’ve recently invested in a high-efficiency geothermal heat pump like a GeoCool or ClimateMaster. Now, you’ve got to find and apply for energy efficiency rebates and incentives. To make sure you get the best geothermal heat pump rebate available, we recommend visiting DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency). Run by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, DSIRE is the best place to find local energy efficiency incentives, which you can take advantage of. It is totally free and won't cost you a dime. Plus, it is easy to use.
Lookup Geothermal Heat Pump Rebates With DSIRE
Looking up geothermal heat pump rebates that you can apply for is really easy. First, go to the DSIRE website. You’ll see a map of the United States, so find and click the state in which you live. Depending on the state, you might have a LOT of incentives to choose from. Take a look at California, for example. At the time of writing this article, 151 policies and incentives were listed for California. Comparatively, West Virginia had only 8 listed.
Looking through hundreds of incentives to find ones that apply to you is tiring, so we recommend using the "Zip Code" filter in the top right-hand corner. Simply input your zip code, and you'll see all local rebates and incentives that apply to you.
Case Study: Geothermal Heat Pump Rebates in California
Let's say you want to parse through the 151 rebates offered in California. To make sure you're only seeing ones that apply to you, put in your zip code. Let's use the zip code 90005 for this example. When I enter 90005 in the search bar, my options go down to 52 that I might be eligible for. By default, the programs are listed by the most recent update. Those are the programs you'll most likely be able to use. Of the incentives and rebates that pop up, not all are focused on geothermal heat pumps. Several are aimed at solar energy conversion, and some are only applicable for commercial builds. Make sure you read the details of these incentives to make sure they apply to your situation.
Learn More About Geothermal Heat Pump Rebates & Incentives
Geothermal heat pumps happen to be one of our specialties here at IWAE. We’ve spoken extensively about the benefits of installing a geothermal heat pump and how quickly these high-efficiency systems pay themselves off. If you need help choosing a location to install your geothermal system or are wondering if a geothermal heat pump is even right for you, browse our resource articles. If those don’t answer your questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of whole-home comfort experts. With dedicated geothermal specialists on the team, they’ll get you ready to install a geothermal heat pump in no time.
