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The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a revised Data and Tools Requirements Guide for the Home Energy Rebates.
This revision clarifies and describes options for states to meet the program’s implementation and data requirements. The new version:
- Identifies requirements and timing for submitting pre-launch information to prepare DOE to support program launches.
- Clarifies data requirements for home assessments.
- Adds and revises required data points to ensure consistent data is collected and to improve fraud-detection capabilities.
- Revises, removes, and reorganizes requirements to simplify the program and improve readability.
Please note that the home assessment requirements in Version 1.2 do not require the BPI-1100 requirements in Section 3.2.2 of the Program Requirements. The Program Requirements document will be updated to align with version 1.2 of the Data and Tools Requirements. Until then, refer to the Data and Tools document for the latest requirements.
For state, territorial, and Tribal energy offices: Questions regarding the revised guide can be submitted to Home Energy Rebates project officers. Entities are welcome to attend office hours hosted by the Pacific Northwest National Lab and DOE. For more details on the office hours, please email rebatetools@pnnl.gov or contact your project officer.
Other Resources
Single-Family Software Verification Procedures for Home Efficiency Rebates: This document provides a test procedure to verify that home energy modeling software meets the program’s requirements for the modeled pathway for single-family homes.
DOE has also updated the following FAQs on its website:
- What scope of work or appliance may states allow for “electric load service center” rebates?
- May states rely on utility home energy assessments for a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate?
- Is a Home Energy Score required for a home assessment under the Home Efficiency Rebates?
About Home Energy Rebates
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden signed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act. The law includes nearly $400 billion to support clean energy and address climate change, including $8.8 billion in Home Energy Rebates, which will provide two separate rebates to consumers:
The Home Efficiency Rebates will provide $4.3 billion to discount the price of energy-saving retrofits in single-family and multi-family buildings. These rebates will be administered by states and territories.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates will provide $4.5 billion in rebates for high-efficiency electricity upgrades in homes. These rebates will be administered by states, territories, and Indian tribes.
For more information, visit the Home Energy Rebates website and sign up for email updates.
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