The Bax-Certified HEAR/HEEHR Readiness Checklist

Get your home in the “Ready Zone” before the State HEAR/HEEHR instant discounts go live in most of the nation

Phase 1: The “Envelope” Qualification (Required by DOE)

The Department of Energy [DOE] now requires your home to be properly sealed and insulated before you can claim your State HEAR/HEEHR instant discounts. If you haven’t done this, start here.

  • [ ] Documentation Audit: Do you have proof (receipts or energy reports) showing your insulation and air-sealing meet state-specified levels? (If yes, you are “Qualified”—file this in your “Rebate Folder”).

  • [ ] The “Leak Test”: If you don’t have proof, we will list here for you – as soon as they are published – the specific requirements of your State and who to contact.

  • [ ] Seal the “Energy Thieves”: Prioritize attic hatches, rim joists, and duct sealing. These are the most common points of air infiltration that prevent a home from being “DOE-Approved.”

Phase 2: System Readiness (Heating, Cooling, & Water Heating)

Prepare your infrastructure now to ensure a seamless installation when the State energy portals open (or reopen by September 1, 2016 with the new rules).

  • [ ] Electrical Capacity Check: Does your main breaker panel have at least 50 amps of available space? (If not, Bax will help you also apply for the electrical panel/wiring HEAR/HEEHR instant discounts, up to $6,500).

  • [ ] Space & Drainage:

    • Heat Pump Water Heaters: Ensure you have 1,000 cubic feet of air space and a nearby condensate drain.

    • HVAC: Check for adequate return-air vent sizing.

  • [ ] Baseline Data: Gather your last 12 months of energy bills. You will likely need this “before” data to submit your rebate application to the State energy portal.

Phase 3: The “Early Bird” Strategy

  • [ ] Contractor Alignment: Reach out to Bax (contact form below) and have him checking for you which local installers participate in the State HEAR/HEEHR program and effectively will deduct your instant discount from their quote and invoice.“

  • [ ] The “Rebate Folder”: Create a dedicated folder (digital or physical) with your Property Tax ID, Utility Account Number, and Envelope Qualification Proof.

Don’t Navigate the Rebate Maze Alone. Contact us using the form below.

State portals are rushing to update their software for the September 1 deadline. Tell us about your current water heating setup below, and we will do the heavy lifting for you:

  • Step 1: We help you confirm your exact State HEAR/HEEHR instant discount eligibility.

  • Step 2: We check for additional stackable local utility rebates in your area.

  • Step 3: We match you with 3 qualified, participating local contractors for 100% free, no-obligation quotes.

Let’s see how close to free your upgrade can be! Fill out your setup details in the form below to get started.

Note: Our services are entirely free for homeowners. We exist to simplify energy efficiency, break down complex government rebates, and help you find the biggest savings for your home.

By clicking “submit” on the form below, you provide your express written consent to be contacted by up to the 3 Contractors regarding your quote request for a Heat Pump Water Heater. You agree to receive communications regarding a heat pump water heater quote via phone, text, or email, including the use of automated technology, even if you are on a Do Not Call list. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

Please input a valid email where you can be easily contacted
Please input your zip code
Please indicate where your existing water heater is currently located in your residence
Say “Yes” if you have applied and received a voucher from your State to discount upfront your next Heat Pump Water Heater purchase
If you have received a voucher from your State, Indicate the face value of the State voucher that you have received to discount upfront next Heat Pump Water Heater purchase
Your residence type
Heat Pump Water Heaters pull heat from the localized surrounded space and need at least 10′ x 10′ to operate efficiently
Heat Pump Water Heaters help dehumidify the space by pushing our cool dry air and creates non acidic condensate (about 2 quarts/day) that needs to be drained out
Examples: 40, 50, 80 This will help properly the Contractor size your new Heat Pump Water Heater
Examples: 100, 200 This is in the case you are replacing a gas water heater. The size of your panel (and the available incentives) will help the Contractor quote upfront a 240V or 120V Heat pump Water Heater with or without electrical panel upgrade
This is in the case you are replacing a gas water heater. The size of your panel (and the available incentives) will help the Contractor quote upfront a 240V or 120V Heat pump Water Heater with or without electrical panel upgrade
The Contractor will confirm if your Utility offers a rebate for the Heat Pump Water Heater that is being quoted

Legal Disclaimer:

NewWaterHeaterDecisions.com is a marketing, educational and lead generation platform, not a licensed contractor. We do not charge homeowners for our consulting, calculator tools, or rebate matching services. To keep our platform free for the public, we may receive a standard marketing or referral fee from the independent participating contractors in our network. This does not impact your rebate eligibility or the price of your installation. All installation services, structural modifications, and electrical work are performed solely by independent contractors who maintain active licenses with the State. NewWaterHeaterDecisions.com does not provide bids, perform construction, or guarantee the final pricing offered by independent contractors. The $1,750 HEAR discount for Heat Pump Water Heaters (and other eligible measures) is a federal program administered by each participating State; eligibility is determined by household income and program availability at the time of installation.

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