Nebraska rebate guideUpdated 2026

Home energy rebates in Nebraska

Explore 13 published measures from 4 Nebraska utilities, plus current state-program status and official links.

State program: Not open yet Federal credits: Ended Dec 2025

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Published utility programs in Nebraska

Current offers in our source set, with direct links to the utility running each program.

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)13 counties in eastern Nebraska, including OmahaHVAC Smart Rebates and Weatherization Rebates

New air conditioner or heat pump, 20+ SEER and all heat pumps (includes geothermal)$525Tiered: $265 at 15.2 SEER2, $375 at 16.2 SEER2, $450 at 18.2/18.1 SEER2. Contractor submits paperwork; application must be within 4 months of install and in the current calendar year.

Attic insulation$0.25 per square foot (contractor install up to $500; DIY install up to $250)Minimum post-install R-value of R-49; home must have been built in 2004 or earlier; one rebate per address every 15 years. Source: OPPD Residential Rebate Terms and Conditions, Exhibit A, updated April 2026.

Energy-efficient window upgrades$75 per window, up to $1,000 totalU-Factor of 0.27 or lower; up to $1,000 per address every 15 years.

Visit the official Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) program →

Lincoln Electric System (LES)Lincoln and surrounding Lancaster CountySustainable Energy Program (SEP), 2026

Air Source Heat Pump or Mini-Split Heat Pump (under 5.4 tons)$1,000Must be AHRI rated and meet either EER2 >= 12.0 and SEER2 >= 15.2, or be inverter-driven/variable capacity with manufacturer documentation. Funds are first-come, first-served for January 1 to December 31, 2026.

Heat Pump Water Heater (40 to 55 gallons at UEF >= 2.0, or over 55 gallons at UEF >= 2.2)$500A plumbing permit is required for each project. Applies to residential and non-mobile commercial buildings in the LES service territory.

Attic insulation (existing R-19 or less, increased to R-49 or greater)$0.50 per square foot of qualifying attic spaceRequires a pre- and post-blower door test and pre-authorization before the project starts. Insulation incentives cannot exceed $1,500 per building or household.

Wall insulation (no existing exterior frame wall insulation, increased to R-13 or greater)$0.80 per square foot of qualifying exterior frame wall spaceRequires a pre- and post-blower door test. Basement concrete walls, garage walls and garage attics do not qualify. Combined insulation incentives capped at $1,500 per household.

Visit the official Lincoln Electric System (LES) program →

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)Most of Nebraska outside Omaha and Lincoln, through local public power retail utilitiesEnergyWise incentives (delivered through NPPD's wholesale utility customers)

Air source heat pump, 18.1+ SEER2 / 11.7 EER2 / 7.5 HSPF2 (or variable capacity)$1,200Tiered: $400 at 15.2-16 SEER2 and $800 at 16.1-18 SEER2. An AHRI certificate is required; without one the maximum incentive is $100. Brochure dated 01/2026.

Ductless mini-split heat pump, multi-head, 3 ton or greater, variable capacity$1,200Single-head ductless mini-split at 16+ SEER2 pays $400; variable capacity single-head pays $600.

Geothermal heat pump, water-to-air or water-to-water, variable capacity (35+ EER, 5.0+ COP)$3,300One- or two-stage geothermal units at any EER pay $2,400.

Residential attic insulation$0.30 per square foot, maximum $600 per existing residential dwellingHome must use electricity as the primary heat source; existing attic insulation must average six inches or less, and at least six inches or R-19 of new insulation must be added. New construction and additions do not qualify.

Visit the official Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) program →

MidAmerican EnergyNatural gas service in parts of eastern and southeastern NebraskaNebraska Residential Rebates

Natural gas storage water heater$150 per unitEquipment must be AHRI Certified. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2027.

Natural gas tankless water heater$250 per unitEquipment must be AHRI Certified. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2027.

Visit the official MidAmerican Energy program →

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The Nebraska state rebate program

Funding and launch status for the state-administered HOMES and HEAR programs.

$91,268,349

Federal funding allocated to Nebraska across both programs

$45,547,120HEAR · electrification

$45,721,229HOMES · whole-home efficiency

Source: US DOE, IRA Home Energy Rebates State Allocations (updated May 23, 2024)

StatusNot open yet

Latest program update

DWEE's energy grants page lists both the High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEAR) and the Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates (HOMES) with the status "Preparing Application." Neither program is open to homeowners and DWEE has not published a launch date or a consumer application. DWEE received early administrative funds of $1,145,342 (HOMES) and $1,138,678 (HEAR) from DOE, which are separate from and much smaller than the full formula allocations shown here.

Administered by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE), formerly the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.

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Nebraska rebate questions

Can I still get a federal tax credit in Nebraska?

No. 25C and 25D were both repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Anything installed in Nebraska in 2026 earns no federal residential energy credit. Work finished on or before that date can still be claimed.

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What utility programs are listed for Nebraska?

This guide includes 13 published measures from 4 Nebraska utilities, with a direct link to each official program.