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Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates

Federal Agency: Department of Energy
Bureau or Office: Office of State and Community Energy Programs

IRA Statutory Location: 50121

Program Description: To award grants to state energy offices to develop a whole-house energy
saving retrofits program that will provide rebates to homeowners and aggregators for whole-
house energy saving retrofits.

Funding Amount: $4,300,000,000

Period of Availability: To remain available through September 30, 2031.

Funding Mechanism: Grants

New or Existing Program: New

Eligible Recipients: States

Tribal Eligibility: No

Eligible Uses: States may use up to 20% for planning, administration, or technical assistance.
The remaining funds will be utilized for eligible equipment that significantly reduces energy
consumption in a home or multi-family building.

Cost Share Requirements: Yes. Cost share requirement dependent on income level.

50% if AMI exceeds 80% AMI
20% if AMI is below 80% AMI

Formula Funding: Yes

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: TBD

Relevant Announcements: Biden-Harris Administration Announces State and Tribe
Allocations for Home Energy Rebate Program (11/2/2022)

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