New Georgia Rebates Make Energy Upgrades Affordable

By Sara Vinson, Sustainable Newton Co-Founder & Secretary

If you’ve been thinking about replacing your old water heater, upgrading your insulation, or switching to an electric stove, now is a great time to take advantage of Georgia’s newly available rebates for homeowners and renters. Thanks to funding from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), households across the state can now access thousands of dollars to electrify appliances and improve their home's energy efficiency.

The two IRA-funded programs available in Georgia are the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) and the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER). Both are administered through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) and offer significant savings, especially for households earning below or near the Area Median Income (AMI).
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Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)

The HEAR program supports low- and moderate-income households in purchasing and installing high-efficiency electric appliances and making key upgrades to home infrastructure. Qualified applicants can receive rebates for upgrades such as:

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