New Hampshire electrical guides · checked 10 August 2026
New Hampshire electrical rebates in 2026
New Hampshire’s HEAR rebates, the ones that list a service-panel upgrade, are not open yet and are not retroactive. If you are planning a panel upgrade or a rewire, the timing matters.
Checked 10 August 2026
The $4,000 panel rebate is not open yet, and is not retroactive
Read the dates before you read the number. The New Hampshire Department of Energy publishes the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program, and its own page states where it stands:
“***Coming Soon*** The HEAR Program is expected to launch Fall 2026”
“The HEAR Program is currently under development, and funding is not yet available to New Hampshire consumers.”
“Please note that the Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program is not available retroactively to consumers. Rebates will only be available for projects initiated by consumers after NH DOE has opened the program.”
And from that page’s own FAQ, under “Can I get a rebate for work already done?”:
“No. A rebate may be paid only for a qualified electrification project (QEP) initiated after the State receives authorization from US DOE for rebate program launch.”
The published amounts most relevant to electrical work
- “Electric load service center upgrade: $4,000”
- “Electrical wiring: $2,500”
- “Installation: $500 and is commensurate with scale of upgrades installed”
“There is a maximum rebate amount of $14,000 for projects that include multiple appliances for the household.”
The same list also covers appliance and heating measures outside electrical-contractor work.
Eligibility, in the Department’s words
“Rebates are only available to households who earn up to 150% of the area median income…”
“For households whose earnings are between 80% and 150% of the area median income, the maximum rebate amount is 50% of the project costs…”
“For households whose earnings are less than 80% of the area's median income, they are eligible for rebates that are up to 100% of the project cost…”
Where the program stands
“On March 25, 2026, the New Hampshire Governor and Council approved the contract with Everblue. Work is now under way, and the program is anticipated to be launched in Fall 2026.”
“…the New Hampshire Department of Energy (NH DOE) is slated to receive $34,749,580 through September 2031.”
The actual next step, and it costs nothing
NH DOE asks people to email IRARebates@energy.nh.gov with “Subscribe” in the subject line for program updates.
Codes and programs change. Check the source before you act on it, and check with your town.
What NHSaves pays today
NHSaves describes itself as “funded by electric and natural gas ratepayers and delivered by Eversource, Liberty Utilities, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative and Unitil.”
The residential rebates on that page most relevant to a New Hampshire homeowner talking to an electrician:
| Rebate | As listed |
|---|---|
| Variable-Speed Pool Pumps | “$350 rebate”“Upgrade to an ENERGY STAR certified pool pump to use up to 18% less energy than standard pumps.” |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | “$900 rebate” |
| Energy Audits & Weatherization | “Up to $6,000 in rebates and incentives” |
| Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling | “No-cost pickup & $150 rebate” |
NHSaves does not list a rebate for an electrical panel or service upgrade, and does not list one for home wiring. That is why the HEAR program above matters, and why its launch date and its non-retroactivity are worth knowing.
Related: swimming pool and hot tub electrical.
Which utility serves your town
| Town | Listed utilities |
|---|---|
| Hopkinton | Eversource, Unitil |
| Concord | Eversource, Unitil |
| Bow | Eversource, Unitil |
| Webster | Eversource, Unitil |
| Boscawen | Eversource, Unitil |
| Henniker | Eversource |
| Warner | Eversource |
| Weare | Eversource |
| Dunbarton | Eversource, Unitil |
| Hooksett | Eversource |
| Manchester | Eversource |
| Bedford | Eversource |
| Goffstown | Eversource |
| Loudon | Eversource, Unitil, NH Electric Co-op |
| Hillsborough | Eversource |
| New London | Eversource |
That listing is by town. Check your bill for your address.
Sources, checked 10 August 2026: New Hampshire Department of Energy, “Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program”, https://www.energy.nh.gov/funding-opportunities/funding-opportunities-homeowners/home-electrification-and-appliance-rebates. The page's own footer reads "Webpage Last Updated: 07/29/2026." NHSaves, “Rebates & Services for Appliances”, https://nhsaves.com/rebates-services-appliances/. New Hampshire Department of Energy, “Utilities by City / Town”, https://www.energy.nh.gov/utilities-providers/utilities-city-town.
FAQ
Rebate questions, answered from the source
Is there a rebate for a panel upgrade in New Hampshire?
Not one you can claim today. The NH Department of Energy's HEAR program lists “Electric load service center upgrade: $4,000”, but the Department also states the program “is currently under development, and funding is not yet available to New Hampshire consumers.” As read on 10 August 2026, the NHSaves residential rebates page does not list a rebate for an electrical panel or service upgrade.
When does the HEAR program open?
The Department of Energy's page states: “***Coming Soon*** The HEAR Program is expected to launch Fall 2026”, and that “the program is anticipated to be launched in Fall 2026.” Nothing is open before then. You can email IRARebates@energy.nh.gov with “Subscribe” in the subject line for updates.
Can I get a HEAR rebate for work I already had done?
No. The Department of Energy's own FAQ answer reads: “No. A rebate may be paid only for a qualified electrification project (QEP) initiated after the State receives authorization from US DOE for rebate program launch.” The page also states the program “is not available retroactively to consumers.”
How much is the panel rebate and who qualifies?
The published amounts include “Electric load service center upgrade: $4,000”, “Electrical wiring: $2,500” and “Installation: $500 and is commensurate with scale of upgrades installed”, with “a maximum rebate amount of $14,000 for projects that include multiple appliances for the household.” On eligibility the Department states rebates “are only available to households who earn up to 150% of the area median income…”. Read the source for the full wording.
Is there a rebate for a pool pump?
NHSaves lists Variable-Speed Pool Pumps at a “$350 rebate”, described as “Upgrade to an ENERGY STAR certified pool pump to use up to 18% less energy than standard pumps.” That is a rebate on the pump, not on the wiring. We do not administer or submit rebates.
Which utility serves my town?
The NH Department of Energy's Utilities by City / Town list shows Hopkinton, Concord, Bow, Webster, Boscawen and Dunbarton with Eversource and Unitil, Loudon with Eversource, Unitil or the New Hampshire Electric Co-op, and Henniker, Warner, Weare, Hooksett, Manchester, Bedford, Goffstown, Hillsborough and New London with Eversource. That listing is by town. Check your bill for your address.
Planning a panel upgrade or a rewire?
Call and tell us the job. We will quote the work. We do not administer or submit rebates.
Irish Electric, 659 Currier Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229 · (603) 224-7474