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energy, cut costs, and build a more sustainable future for you, your family, and your community.
What is the Inflation Reduction Act?
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in
climate and energy in American history.² These two upcoming programs provide rebates
for buying energy-efficient appliances.
Explore which rebate program is right for you
Induction ranges lead the way
Faster than gas or electric, Samsung induction ranges⁶ generate heat twice as fast and more efficiently, so you’ll spend less time waiting
and more time cooking.⁷
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Please be advised that rebates are launching in states at various times, most of which will be in 2024. Households may qualify for 50-100% of the appliance cost based on their income level.
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FAQs
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How is Area Median Income (AMI) defined?For the Inflation Reduction Act appliance rebates, the law requires area median income be based on reporting by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Values are calculated by household size of the median income of the area in which the individual or family resides, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.¹⁰
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Who qualifies for the HEEHRA program?
Single unit homeowners and multi-family residential building owners (must replace a gas appliance or must be new home or first installation of that appliance type in that home (or electric to heat pump dryer).
Individuals or entities that own multi-family buildings may be able to participate in this rebate program as long as >50% of units have an income <80% of AMI (to receive 100% of appliance rebate value up to $840) or >50% of units have an income between 80%-150% of AMI (to receive 50% of appliance rebate value up to $840).
The opportunity to receive up to $840 in rebates will be available to new construction single and multi-family home residents, customers switching from a gas appliance to a qualified electric appliance or from an electric appliance to a heat pump dryer, or first-time purchases with respect to that appliance including the following appliance categories: electric kitchen ranges, electric cooktops and stovetops, and heat pump dryers. All products must be ENERGY STAR® certified if applicable.
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Who qualifies for the HOMES program?
This rebate may be eligible for single and multi-family home residents who will be retrofitting their homes or performing a home energy upgrade. In order to qualify, the customer must achieve at least 15% of full home energy savings.⁹
While there is no income mandate for this program, certain states might focus on households with less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Contractors are also eligible to receive $200 for providing service to underserved communities.
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How will the income verification process work?Details on this will be determined by individual states. DOE guidance to states indicates that self-attestation and categorical eligibility may be allowed to verify income for both HOMES and HEEHRA. DOE indicates that “States are encouraged to allow applicants to establish their eligibility through a variety of means, including categorical eligibility (enrollment in recognized low income programs), documentation of income, and self-attestation.”
DOE lists the following as potential methods used to establish income qualifications:
• Social Security Number (with link to IVES)
• List of categorical eligibility programs
• Pay stubs -
Where can I learn more?You can learn more about Samsung’s energy efficiency and sustainability, as well as Inflation Reduction Act following the links below:
• Explore our Energy Efficiency Initiatives
• Samsung Electronics Announces New Environmental Strategy
1For qualifying appliances under High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act and HOMES Rebate Program. Eligibility (including product and income requirements) and timing vary by state level and to be further clarified by the Department of Energy. See Inflation Reduction Act for details.
2According to Energy.gov.
3Up to $840 for qualifying appliances under High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act. The appliance and income eligibility, as well as rebates amount and other specifics may vary by state. Limited to $14,000 total per eligible entity. See Inflation Reduction Act for details.
4Area median income is defined as the midpoint of a specific area’s income distribution and is calculated on an annual basis by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. See HUD for details.
5Price examples are provided for educational and illustrative purposes.
6Under IRA Section 50122, equipment and appliances must be ENERGY STAR® certified, where applicable, to be eligible for a rebate. The ENERGY STAR® program plans to make efficient residential electric cooking appliances, including induction products, eligible for the ENERGY STAR® label and expects qualifying products to begin earning the label later in the year 2023. See Energystar.gov for details.
7Compared to Samsung premium slide-in non-induction models (NX60T8711SS/AA, NE63T8711SS/AA) boiling 1Q water (80 – 190F).
8Potential savings up to 80% for qualifying appliances under the HOMES Rebate Program. The appliance and income eligibility, as well as rebates amount and other specifics may vary by state. See Inflation Reduction Act for details.
9Households may be able to participate in HOMES Rebates Program using either a Measured or Modeled savings approach (with different savings requirements and rebates amount). Eligibility (including product and income requirements) and timing vary by state level to be further clarified by the Department of Energy. See Inflation Reduction Act for details.
10HUD publishes income limit information annually at https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html#2023_faq. DOE intends to make the data table available electronically for state reference via an application programming interface.