Home Energy Rebate Programs
Rebates will help reduce the cost of energy-saving retrofits.
The Inflation Reduction Act included two rebate programs for home energy efficiency and home electrification projects.
- The Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) will range from $2,000 to $4,000 for individual households and up to $400,000 for multifamily buildings for energy efficiency retrofits. The rebate will depend on the amount of energy saved.
- The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) will provide point-of-sale rebates to low- to medium-income households for heat pumps; heat pump water heaters; heat pump clothes dryers; electric stoves, cooktops, ranges, or ovens; electric load service center (breaker box/electrical panel); electric wiring; and insulation, air sealing, and ventilation.
To support the rebate programs, the Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grant will help train, test, and certify residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors.
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Click here for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Home Energy Rebate Programs Guidance.
Click here for DOE's guidance about the retroactive eligibility for the rebates.
Program status as of July 29, 2024:
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) continues the planning and development of Georgia’s Home Energy Rebate Programs.
- On July 16, 2024, GEFA submitted the latest program implementation blueprints required by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The blueprints cover the application process, consumer protection, stakeholder engagement, technology, and data access.
- GEFA is awaiting approval of its applications by DOE for both the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR). GEFA anticipates DOE approval by September 30, 2024.
- Contractor planning continues with the identification of network candidates.
- Program design and planning will continue throughout the remainder of 2024. These efforts will include engagement with strategic partners, including energy providers and retailers, to gain their perspective on the potential long-term impact of the rebates.
- Both rebate programs are expected to fully launch in early 2025.
While the rebates are not yet available, consumers may be eligible for federal tax credits, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and other incentive programs.
Click here to watch GEFA's public webinar on Georgia's Home Energy Rebates.