Tennessee Guide · Updated April 2026
Tennessee's HOMES and HEAR programs ($167M) have conditional DOE approval and are partnering with TVA for implementation, expected Q3 2026. No state income tax boosts federal credit value.
Tennessee homeowners can access federal tax credits, state HOMES/HEAR rebate programs, and local property tax exemptions. Here is the current status of every major program as of April 2026:
HOMES and HEAR ($167M) expected Q3 2026 — conditional DOE approval received
Partnership with TVA for program implementation
No state income tax maximizes federal credit value
TVA EnergyRight rebates for HVAC and insulation available now
$83.7M allocated. Conditional DOE approval Jan 2025. Partnering with TVA for implementation. Expected launch Q3 2026.
Official program page →$83.4M allocated. Same timeline as HOMES. Heat pump first-time purchase only (no replacement of existing heat pumps).
Official program page →IRC §25D (30% solar) and §25C (heat pump, $2,000 cap) were terminated for installs placed in service after December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21, July 2025). Still claimable on your 2025 return if installation was completed by Dec 31, 2025.
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