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Heat Pump Rebates Could Get the Axe

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 9, 2026

Two major bills that just passed the House could significantly reshape the HVAC landscape. First, the House approved the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act which includes a provision that would mandate that new efficiency standards for HVAC equipment be adopted with a date-of-manufacture or date-of-importing deadline. The House has also approved the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act that would repeal the $4.5 billion Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) rebate program — one of two inflation reduction act rebate programs designed to incentivize residential energy efficiency. The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act would also repeal grants for training contractors in energy efficiency, as well as grants to help state and local government adopt specific energy codes.

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Hannah Belloli is editor-in-chief of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. She brings six years of experience as a trade journalist with BNP Media, including four years as an editor at The ACHR NEWS and two years with Walls & Ceilings. Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also earned minors in English, journalism, and creative writing. As the daughter of a carpenter, she has long held an appreciation for the skilled trades and the professionals who drive the industry forward.