The Kansas Home Rebates Program is divided into two categories:

The Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) provides rebates for energy efficiency improvements within an entire home. Eligible improvements may include a combination of energy saving measures such as appliance and HVAC system upgrades, adding insulation, air sealing, and associated electrical panel and/or wiring upgrades. The Home Electrification Appliance Rebates (HEAR) is intended to provide rebates for single or stand-alone appliance (i.e. heat pumps), or energy upgrades (i.e. insulation, electric load service center, electric wiring, insulation, air sealing, and mechanical ventilation).

Both rebate categories are intended to increase access for low-to-moderate income households. Kansas is committed to creating a program that is balanced, fair, and easily accessible to those households most in need of energy efficiency improvements.

No, rebates associated with the KS Home Rebates Program are not yet available. The Kansas Corporation Commission has received Early Administrative funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for initial design and development of the Kansas Home Rebates Program.

The Kansas Home Rebates Program is currently in the process of designing the program. We encourage you to sign up for updates to get the latest information. In the meantime, you may visit DOE Homeowner and Renter Resources for more general information about the Home Energy Rebates.

No, projects must be installed by an approved program contractor.

No, retroactive rebates are not available. A home needs to be assessed by a participating contractor to be eligible for an incentive. This must take place before installing any of the eligible measures.

The DOE rebate programs contain core baseline aspects that are firmly based in federal statute but allow state-based discretion outside of those core requirements. Because of this, Kansas has yet to determine final rebate program rules and must work through stakeholder engagement, program design, and submittal of a Kansas-specific application for funding to DOE for approval before finalizing details.

Yes, a project or appliance that qualifies for rebates may also qualify to receive a federal tax credit under the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) or other qualifying credits. Be sure to verify that the measure and appliance being installed qualifies for both, as some measures will not be included in the Kansas Home Rebates Program. The tax credit applies to the part of the eligible costs that the person pays themselves (i.e. not the portion of the cost covered by the rebate – not all measures are included in the Kansas Home Rebates Program).

Rebate eligibility and amounts for both programs are based on Area Median Income (AMI). Additional information on qualifications and how to apply will be released as the planned and application period is complete.

The Home Efficiency Rebate Program incentive amounts will be tiered based on whether your gross household income falls about or below 80% AMI with no income cap. You will receive a higher rebate amount if your income is less than 80% AMI, and households with income at or above 80% AMI will receive a lower rebate amount.

The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program incentives are tiered based on whether your gross household income is under 80% AMI, or between 80% and 150% of AMI. Eligibility is capped at 150% AMI. You will receive a higher rebate amount if your income is under 80% AMI and a lower rebate amount if your income is between 80% and 150% AMI. You will not be eligible for rebates under the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program if your gross household income exceeds 150% AMI.

You can find AMI amounts by state, country, and number of household members on the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website. Note that on the linked page provided here, you will need to select “Kansas” and your country. The need to calculate the 150% AMI amount based off that figure.

Please note AMI amounts vary by year and there is an allowance for flexibility in the rebate amounts available at a given AMI. The HUD website should only be used as a general guideline for program eligibility until the rebate programs and final income levels are available.