HEAR Program Updates

HEAR Project Submissions are Paused

The review team for Georgia's Home Energy Rebates is diligently working through a high volume of HEAR applications, and a pause is now in place for new HEAR application submissions.

Effective 1:00 PM EST on August 14, 2026, Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates is no longer accepting Single-Family and Multifamily applications for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program. Applications submitted before this deadline will be reviewed. Applications that meet program and eligibility requirements may be processed for a rebate, subject to available funding.

The program will continue to accept applications for the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) program. Interested applicants are encouraged to review those program details to explore their options. 
 

Fuel Switching HEAR Projects: Georgia's Submission Deadline Expired

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued updated program guidance for the Home Energy Rebates initiative, which includes changes that impact Georgia’s program implementation. 

DOE’s updated guidance (see Program Notice 26-2) must be implemented by August 31, 2026.

To meet this requirement, fuel switching HEAR projects are no longer accepted as of August 10, 2026.

Contractor Action Required: Contractors should prioritize responding to any requests from the program's review team for more information related to HEAR fuel switching projects that were submitted by the deadline.  Closely monitor your e-mail inbox so you can promptly reply to the review team's request(s) for more information (if needed).

Applicant Action Required: If you are working with contractor on a HEAR fuel-switching project or if you are applying for a DIY rebate that involves fuel switching, closely monitor your e-mail inbox so you can promptly reply to the review team's request(s) for more information (if needed).