We built Rebate Scout because we kept hearing the same thing from friends and family: "I had no idea I could claim that."
Between recent legislation creating billions in new rebate programs, state-by-state rollouts that change monthly, and federal tax credits that most people don't know about — there's a lot of money being left on the table by regular homeowners and families.
The information is all public. It's on IRS.gov, state energy office portals, and county assessor websites. But it's scattered across dozens of agencies, buried in jargon, and changes constantly. Nobody has time to monitor 50 state programs and cross-reference IRS guidelines with their personal situation.
That's what Rebate Scout does. We track program statuses, verify government portal links, and calculate personalized estimates based on your actual situation — your state, home, family, and upgrades.
Every link in our reports points to an official .gov domain or state authority. We verify each URL regularly and replace any that break.
State HOMES and HEAR programs open, close, and change waitlist status constantly. We audit program data weekly and update statuses as they change.
We show confidence levels for every credit. High-confidence items are based on clear eligibility rules. We'd rather underestimate than overpromise.
All credit and rebate information is sourced from official government agencies:
Rebate Scout is an informational tool. We are not tax advisors, CPAs, or financial planners. Our estimates are based on publicly available program details and the information you provide. We always recommend consulting a qualified tax professional for decisions about your specific situation.
Questions, feedback, or broken link reports: hello@rebatescout.com