Initial HEAR application submitted to DOE on 7/19/24. An iterative process with DOE is expected to finalize this application. Blueprint development (the 2nd major application deliverable) is underway. DEEP expects these rebate programs to roll out in 2025.
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The law included $391 billion to support clean energy and address climate change, including $8.8 billion in rebates for home energy efficiency and electrification projects. Through these IRA provisions, Connecticut is eligible to receive $49,830,560 for the Home Efficiency Rebate program (HER) and $49,732,517 for the Home Electrification and Appliance program (HEAR), together referred to as the Home Energy Rebate Programs. HER allows for “whole house rebates” related to energy savings. HEAR will offer rebates for electric appliances and other efficiency equipment.
The rebates offered through HER and HEAR will help Connecticut households save money on energy bills, upgrade to clean energy equipment, improve energy efficiency, and reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is in the process of developing federal applications for HER and HEAR in order to access the funding. Please note that HER and HEAR rebates will not be available until our federal applications are approved by the US Department of Energy (DOE). DEEP has already received HER and HEAR Early Administrative Funding and has contracted with VEIC to assist with developing the federal applications. Through a robust public engagement process, DEEP and VEIC will gather public feedback on program design options to ensure that these programs support Connecticut’s energy efficiency, sustainability, and energy equity and affordability goals.
Updates on federal application submissions, DOE application approvals, HER and HEAR rebate availability, along with other general program updates will be posted here.
DEEP held a public Technical Meeting on Thursday May 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM to discuss these programs with stakeholders. For more information related to the Technical Meeting click the links below.
IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs Technical Meeting Notice | Agenda | Recording | Presentation Slides (below)
Last May, DEEP issued a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI helped inform DEEP’s approach to IRA Rebate Program design and implementation. DEEP received written responses from various stakeholders including but not limited to potential and existing program administrators, local governments, energy contractors, labor organizations, manufacturers of efficiency equipment and materials, community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, building owners and landlords, and residents. Written responses to the RFI may be found on DEEP's Energy Filings Page. A summary of the RFI responses and how they are being used to inform the programmatic design of HER and HEAR can be found here.
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There are many incentives currently available for Connecticut residents to take advantage of now:
If you would like to be added to an email list to be notified of public engagement opportunities for the IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs, please send an email to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov.
Content last updated July, 2024.
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