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Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) is a rebate program from the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, funded through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, that provides rebates for whole-home energy efficiency retrofits. Eligible improvements include HVAC upgrades, appliance replacements, insulation, air sealing, and associated electrical panel or wiring upgrades that achieve meaningful predicted energy savings.
Rebates of up to $8,000 are available for eligible homeowners, with maximum amounts doubled for low-income households. The program is administered through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Office of Energy Policy in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Note: as of the program's current status, DOE approval and fund transfer must occur before the application portal opens; Kentucky residents should monitor program status before scheduling non-emergency home improvements.
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Kentucky Energy Rebates Program | Improving Kentucky Homes Find out how you can save money, lower your utility bill and improve your comfort at home. A federal initiative, the Inflation Reduction Act, established a Home Energy Rebate program that hardworking Kentucky families may be eligible to access. The program includes pathways for appliance upgrades and whole home projects like wiring and insulation improvements.
The Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program will be administered through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Office of Energy Policy (OEP) via an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy. For more information about the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Office of Energy Policy (OEP) and its Energy Programs, please visit their website .
The goal of the Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program will be to assist households and families needing extra support for home improvements. The Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program will provide rebates for energy efficiency improvements within an entire home.
Eligible improvements may include a combination of energy saving measures such as appliance and HVAC system upgrades, adding insulation, air sealing, and associated electrical panel and/or wiring upgrades. The intent is to encourage the adoption of allowable qualifying efficiency measures that consume less energy and are more cost-effective over time.
The program will also be developing a network of qualified contractors that will support Kentucky based businesses in communities across the state – Kentucky homes improved by Kentucky qualified contractors . The Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program champions Governor Beshear’s Better Kentucky Plan : Improving Kentucky’s housing infrastructure and quality of life by reducing the energy burden for our most vulnerable citizens.
Creating jobs and economic development through energy efficiency and contractor training programs. Rebuilding more energy-efficient post-disaster housing. Creating more resilient communities through housing improvements.
Please be aware that the Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program is not yet accepting rebate applications. As a result, residents of Kentucky might consider waiting until the Program is operational before performing non-essential or non-emergency home improvements. Before Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program opens for rebate requests, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) must approve Kentucky’s program application and plans.
The progress tracker below outlines the required steps that Kentucky has to complete before launching the Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program. The progress tracker will be updated as each step is completed. Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program Status Tracker Please check the program status below and be on the look out for regular updates.
Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program Status Tracker Please check the program status below and be on the look out for regular updates. Stakeholder Engagement & Application Development The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Office of Energy Policy (OEP) gathers feedback from the public and other stakeholders to inform development of the required DOE plans and application.
Application & Plan Submission The final plan is submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for review and approval. Application & Plan Approval The DOE informs of application and plan approval. The DOE transfers funds to the EEC-OEP to support rebate distribution to eligible households.
Application Portal Launched The application portal will be available for households to apply for home energy rebates following DOE approval and receipt of funds.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individual Kentucky homeowners; maximum amounts doubled for low-income households. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $8,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Home Electrification and Appliances Rebates (HEAR) is a program from the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy that provides rebates to Kentucky households for energy efficiency improvements, including appliance and HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and electrical panel and wiring improvements. Funded through the federal Inflation Reduction Act and administered by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, the program prioritizes low-to-moderate-income households who need extra support for home improvements. The goal is to reduce household energy burdens, lower utility bills, and support Governor Beshear's Better Kentucky Plan by creating jobs through a network of Kentucky-qualified contractors. The program is not yet available; households interested in applying should monitor the official Kentucky Energy Rebates website for launch announcements.
Home Electrification and Appliances Rebates (HEAR) is sponsored by Kentucky Office of Energy Policy. Home Electrification and Appliances Rebates (HEAR) is a program from the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy that provides rebates to Kentucky households for energy efficiency improvements, including appliance and HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and electrical panel and wir…
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
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