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DOE has released resources to help states implement and evaluate their Home Energy Rebates and help stakeholders get their questions answered.
Evaluation Recommendations
This document provides recommendations for states considering or planning to conduct state-level program evaluation. DOE encourages states to conduct their own evaluations to:
- Gain insights into how their programs are functioning.
- Enable continuous improvement in programs over time.
- Confirm homeowners are saving energy and money.
- Share their findings with DOE and other states to help improve programs and processes.
The recommendations in this document provide high-level guidance to states as they plan and implement their own evaluations. These recommendations provide an overview and best practices of evaluations and recommended studies, including timing, objectives and recommended evaluation tasks.
As a reminder, states must participate in DOE-led impact and process evaluations and/or conduct their own evaluations.
Read and download the Evaluation Recommendations.
FAQ Updates
DOE has made its biweekly update to its frequently asked questions on the program’s website. These updates cover the following:
- Question 22: Which efficiency products are eligible for Home Energy Rebates under the Inflation Reduction Act?
- Question 32: Are participants in the programs identified in the Federal Programs Approved for Categorical Eligibility automatically eligible for Home Energy Rebates?
- Question 35: What is the status of early administrative fund awards? When will awards be issued?
Read the FAQs.
Technical Assistance Fact Sheet
DOE’s new fact sheet outlines technical assistance opportunities for state energy offices implementing the program.
The fact sheet provides best practices for maximizing benefits for residents, including the characteristics of residences that offer the greatest efficiency benefits.
Read and download the fact sheet.
About Home Energy Rebates
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden signed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act into law. The law includes $391 billion to support clean energy and address climate change, including $8.8 billion in Home Energy Rebates for energy efficiency and electrification projects.
These rebates will help American households save money on energy bills, upgrade to clean energy equipment, improve energy efficiency, and reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution. DOE estimates these rebates will save households up to $1 billion on energy bills each year and support over 50,000 U.S. jobs.
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