Heat Pump Pricing Index

About Heat Pump Pricing Index

Heat Pump Pricing Index is an independent guide to heat pump installation costs and rebate programs for U.S. homeowners. We are not affiliated with any installer, manufacturer, utility, or government agency. We do not generate sales leads, accept advertising payments from installers, or share visitor data with third parties beyond what's disclosed in our privacy policy.

Why this exists

Heat pump pricing is opaque. Quotes vary 2–3× for the same job because installers price against perceived budget rather than published rates. Rebate programs change quarterly and stack in non-obvious ways. Most "guides" are funded by lead-generation companies whose business model is selling your contact info to contractors.

We built Heat Pump Pricing Index to provide what a homeowner actually wants: real cost ranges by metro, every rebate program in plain language, and a calculator that shows what you'll pay after incentives.

How we source data

  • Cost ranges — composite of contractor-quote scrapes, RSMeans regional cost multipliers, and BLS metro labor rate data. Refreshed quarterly.
  • Rebate programs — pulled from DSIRE, individual state energy office sites, and utility provider pages. We list amounts, eligibility, and the source URL for verification.
  • Federal incentives — current §25C tax credit text from IRS Form 5695 instructions; HEEHRA program parameters from the Inflation Reduction Act and DOE implementation guidance.

What we don't do

  • We don't recommend specific installers or generate leads.
  • We don't accept payment for inclusion in any list or comparison.
  • We don't ask for your email, phone, or address.
  • We don't track visitors across sites or build advertising profiles.

Corrections

If a rebate amount, eligibility rule, or cost range is wrong, please let us know. We verify and correct within one business day, and the page will be re-deployed within 24 hours of the correction landing.

Editorial independence

Heat Pump Pricing Index is supported by display ads (served by Google AdSense). Ad placement does not influence our editorial content, recommendations, or rankings. We do not write sponsored content.