New Mexico: federal home energy rebates, LIHEAP and weatherization status

New Mexico Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) via Energy Conservation and Management Division

federal rebate (state-run)

Status: open (launched Sept 3, 2024; rolling out in phases, not all products available)

Dates: Until about summer 2028 or until funds run out

New Mexico's HEAR program launched September 3, 2024. It gives point-of-sale rebates to income-eligible households (below 80% of county area median income, or enrolled in certain state programs) on electric appliances and some home improvements, up to $14,000 per address, for example up to $840 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump clothes dryer. You must apply through the program before you buy, and some rebates require an Authorized Program Contractor. Bring proof of identity, address and income or program participation. The program ends about four years after launch (around summer 2028) or when funds run out. Questions: 888-290-9337.

Not confirmed or worth knowing: The page says the program is launching in phases and not all products are available yet. It does not say whether DOE's Program Notice 26-2 changes have been applied.

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Last verified: Oct 20, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched

New Mexico Home Efficiency Rebates (HER)

federal rebate (state-run)

Status: not launched; listed as 'coming soon'

Dates: No launch date published

The Energy Conservation and Management Division's programs page lists the Home Efficiency Rebates (rebates for income-eligible households on whole-home energy efficiency improvements) under 'Programs Coming Soon'. No launch date or amounts are given there.

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Last verified: Oct 20, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched

LIHEAP (New Mexico Health Care Authority)

LIHEAP

Status: status not confirmed for 2026-27 (no season dates on the page)

LIHEAP helps eligible households with heating and cooling costs. Apply through YesNM or with the fillable LIHEAP application (available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese). You need proof of income for the last 30 days and proof of heating or cooling costs; the office can act faster in a crisis if you have a disconnect notice, disconnected service, or are almost out of wood, propane or other bulk fuel. Expect an interview about ten days after you apply. LIHEAP information: (800) 283-4465.

Not confirmed or worth knowing: The page does not give income limits or 2026-27 dates; call the number above or check YesNM.

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Last verified: Oct 20, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched

NM Energy$mart Weatherization (Housing New Mexico | MFA)

weatherization

Status: available through regional service providers; no statewide application window listed

Apply directly to the Housing New Mexico service provider for your area: there are two single-family providers, one for the north and one for the south of the state, and the page has county lists and a map. Your service provider gives you the application. Renters need the landlord's consent and a signed agreement that gives the tenant certain protections before work can start. Housing New Mexico: 505-843-6880.

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Last verified: Oct 20, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched; non-.gov source (Housing New Mexico | New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority's own site (the agency that runs the state's NM Energy$mart weatherization program))