Georgia's Home Energy Rebates
Upgrade Your Home for Less
Through Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates program, eligible Flint Energies members can access significant savings for making their homes more efficient.
There are two different rebate programs available:
Home Efficiency Rebate
(HER)
Focus: Whole-home energy savings.
What It Covers: Upgrades that reduce your overall energy usage, such as insulation, air sealing, and HVAC improvements.
The Benefit: Rebate amounts are based on the total energy saved and your household income level.
Incentive Level: Up to $16,000 or up to 98% of project costs.
Participant Eligibility: Higher rebates for household incomes less than 80% AMI.
| AMI Category | Savings Range | Incentive Limit | Max Incentive |
| Less than 80% | 20-34% | Up to 98% | $10,000 |
| Less than 80% | Greater than 35% | Up to 98% | $16,000 |
| 80% or Greater | 20-34% | Up to 50% | $2,000 |
| 80% or Greater | Greater than 35% | Up to 50% | $4,000 |
Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate (HEAR)
Focus: New high-efficiency appliances.
What It Covers: Point-of-sale discounts on heat pump HVACs, water heaters, electric stoves, and more.
The Benefit: Instant savings for households earning less than 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Incentive Level: Up to $14,000.
Participant Eligibility: Specifically for households with incomes less than 150% AMI.
| Energy Star Certified Product | Incentive Limit | Installer Requirement |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,750 | Approved Contractor |
| Heat Pump for Space Heating or Cooling | $8,000 | Approved Contractor |
| Electric Stove, Cooktop, Range, Oven, Heat Pump Clothes Dryer | $840 | Approved Contractor |
| Electric Load Service Center | $4,000 | Approved Contractor |
| Insulation, Air Sealing, Ventilation | $1,600 | Approved Contractor |
| Electric Wiring | $2,500 | Approved Contractor |
| Maximum Rebate | $14,000 |
Additionally, the Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grant will help train contractors in energy efficiency and electrification work.
Please visit the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) website for more information.
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