The Inflation Reduction Act - Residential Efficiency and Electrification Rebates Program

Описание: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 represents the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history. The IRA appropriated approximately $8.5 billion to the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a program to award grants to State Energy Offices and Indian Tribes for two new rebate programs. Additionally, the IRA appropriated $200 million to fund residential energy contractor training programs. Distribution of these funds is being managed by DOE’s new Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). SCEP is launching a coordinated stakeholder engagement strategy to help shape the implementation of a residential efficiency and electrification rebates program and ensure the full economic and environmental benefits of this historic investment are realized by all Americans.

This informational webinar highlighted key program design considerations for the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Rebate Program (IRA Sec. 50121), High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHRA) Program (IRA Sec. 50122), and the Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants (IRA Sec. 50123). DOE also previewed its plans for upcoming listening sessions to allow members of the public and key stakeholder groups to provide insights to DOE staff on the implementation of a residential efficiency and electrification rebates program.