The Kitchen Appliance You Can Get For Less Because Of The Inflation Reduction Act

Homeowners can already qualify for government rebates on AC alternatives like heat pumps or other energy-efficient products that can help with comfort around the house. However, if you have an interest in upgrading your kitchen with energy-efficient appliances –- and want to get some money back in the process -– the federal Inflation Reduction Act includes rebates for induction ranges.

To obtain the rebates, called the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR), you need to purchase a new qualifying electric appliance. Although HEAR applies to things like upgrading your electric wiring or adding a heat pump, it also provides money back for purchasing an electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven. This means that induction ranges, which run off of electricity, would qualify for HEAR.

With that said, it can worth exploring the pros and cons of induction ranges. For starters, an you can have just the induction cooktop, or an induction range with an electric oven below. The cooktop uses an electromagnetic field under a glass cooktop to heat magnetic cookware, saving energy. However, this means you might need to purchase new pots and pans consisting of enameled steel, cast iron, or certain stainless steels in order to use this electromagnetic technology. Meanwhile, the ovens that are part of an induction range works just like any other electric oven, allowing you to bake and broil food. If you're ready to buy an induction range, it's worth it to learn more about qualifying for HEAR.

For starters, you must be a low-income or moderate-income household in order to qualify. Also, the maximum rebate amount for a new induction range is just $840, which might not be incentive enough for some households. You must install the induction range or cooktop in a single-family home or multifamily building, and the new range must be either replacing a gas range or part of a new build. Also, the appliance must be ENERGY STAR certified. With that said, most major appliance manufacturers offer induction ranges that would qualify for the rebate, including Frigidaire, GE, and Samsung.

While savvy homeowners began taking advantage of Inflation Reduction Act to do electric upgrades immediately after the bill passed in 2022, some parts of the Inflation Reduction Act might not remain applicable under the new administration. Since individual states manage the rebate program, your state might not currently offer HEAR for fear of the program being cancelled. As of January 2025, the rebates were available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin. Meanwhile other states paused the rebates while waiting to see if federal funding would remain available for the program. 

To research whether you are eligible, start with your state's energy office or department. These departments should have the latest information on available rebates on their websites.