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Ohop Mutual State HEAR Program

Lower Energy Costs. Improve Comfort. Upgrade Your Home.

OMLC is offering rebates and incentives to help eligible customers install high-efficiency electric equipment, including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electrical upgrades, and induction cooking equipment.

Funding is limited and priority will be given to eligible low-income households and Adult Family Homes.

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Read the Program Guide

You may already have much of the documentation needed for eligibility review.

Apply today to see if you qualify.

What is the HEAR Program?

The State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program provides funding to help eligible households and organizations install energy-efficient electric equipment that can:

✅ Lower energy costs

✅ Improve comfort

✅ Replace aging equipment

✅ Reduce reliance on propane and other fossil fuels

✅ Improve home health and safety

Who Can Apply?

You may be eligible if you are:

🏠 A residential customer

🏠 A manufactured home resident

🏠 A renter or homeowner

🏠 A licensed Adult Family Home

🏢 A small business

🏢 A nonprofit organization

Priority Populations

OMLC is currently prioritizing:

✅ Households at or below 80% of Area Median Income

✅ LIHEAP participants

✅ Adult Family Homes

Eligible Equipment

Heating & Cooling

✅ Ductless Heat Pumps

✅ Ducted Heat Pumps

✅ Ground Source Heat Pumps

Water Heating

✅ Heat Pump Water Heaters

Electrical Upgrades

✅ Panel Upgrades

✅ Service Upgrades

✅ Wiring Upgrades

Appliances

✅ Heat Pump Dryers

✅ Induction Cooktops

✅ Induction Ranges

How Do I Qualify?

OMLC uses several methods to verify eligibility.

You may already participate in programs that help identify households likely to qualify, including:

  • LIHEAP
  • SNAP
  • Medicaid
  • SSI
  • Senior Discount Program
  • Operation Round Up

Additional documentation may be requested to verify eligibility.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Step 1

Submit an application.

Step 2

OMLC reviews eligibility.

Step 3

Choose a contractor.

Step 4

Contractor submits a proposal.

Step 5

OMLC approves funding.

Step 6

Complete the installation.

Step 7

Receive your rebate.

Yes, the customer is responsible for selecting a contractor.

Not necessarily, but priority is currently being given to lower-income households and other priority populations.

In some cases, yes.

No. Wait for written approval from OMLC before proceeding.

If you rent your home, your landlord or property owner must complete a Rental Property Owner Agreement before project approval.

We recommend discussing the program with your landlord early in the application process.

Eligible applicants may be placed on a waitlist.

Contact Us

Questions?

Ohop Mutual Light Company

34014 Mountain Highway East
Eatonville, WA 98328

📞 (253) 847-4363

📧 hear@ohop.coop

The State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The Climate Commitment Act supports Washington’s efforts to reduce climate pollution, create jobs, and improve public health.