Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Point-of-Sale Rebate
Discount at purchase
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Instant
Applied at purchase
Simple
Short form or instant
The HOMES and HEAR rebate programs, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act, provide residential energy efficiency and beneficial electrification rebates to Texas homeowners. Administered by SECO with $690 million in federal funding, these programs help families lower energy bills while upgrading their homes through partnerships with local contractors and community organizations.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be a Texas residential homeowner
2.Property must meet energy efficiency or electrification upgrade standards
3.Work must be performed by qualified contractors
4.Household income eligibility requirements apply (varies by program)
5.Must complete upgrades through authorized program providers
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.