Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates (HOMES) Program

Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates (HOMES) Program is sponsored by State Energy Offices. Offers rebates for comprehensive energy retrofits, including HVAC system upgrades, based on achieved energy savings.

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NASEO's Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force was formed by State Energy Offices to prepare for and implement two key programs, Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program. It is open to all State Energy Offices, includes engagement opportunities for private-sector partners, and is led by State Energy Office Directors.

The functions of this Task Force are to develop principles for U.S. Department of Energy guidance associated with these programs that reflect the variety State Energy Office priorities, draft program templates for State Energy Offices with multiple implementation options, and to serve as the space for State Energy Offices, Federal agencies, and private-market actors to discuss these programs.

To join the Task Force, please contact Maddie Koewler at mkoewler@naseo. org .

NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Mitigation Call NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Launched Rebates Program Call NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Soon-To-Launch Rebates Program Call NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Rebates Point-of-Sale Call NASEO National Rebates Update Call (State and Territory Energy Offices Only) NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Conditionally Awarded States Call NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Mitigation Call NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Launched Rebates Program Call NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Soon-To-Launch Rebates Program Call NASEO Residential Energy Efficiency Task Force: Quality Installation Call NASEO 2026 Annual Meeting October 27-30, 2026 - Boulder, CO NASEO 2027 Energy Policy Outlook Conference February 22-25, 2027 - Washington, DC Summary of Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House Rebates Program and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program Legislative Text for Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House Rebates Program, High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program, and Contractor Training Provisions Responses to NASEO Request for Information (RFI) on Rebate Programs from Private Sector Partners Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program Notice 26-1 High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program Notice 26-2 Frequently Asked Questions - June 2026 Administrative and Legal Requirements Document Program Requirements and Application Instructions Data and Tools Requirements Guide Budget Justification Workbook Template Tribal Home Energy Rebate Materials High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program Notice 26-3 Tribal Administrative and Legal Requirements Document Tribal Program Requirements and Application Instructions Tribal Narrative Document Template Tribal One Tranche Budget Justification Workbook Tribal Two Tranche Budget Justification Workbook Tribal Three Tranche Budget Justification Workbook Tribal Home Energy Rebates Allocations Relational Mapping of Federally Recognized Alaskan Tribes, Alaska Native Village Corporations, and Alaska Native Regional Corporations Getting Started with Retail Rebate Programs Home Energy Rebates Retail Implementation Pre-Launch Timeline and Milestones (NASEO May 2025 resource) On the Floor and Online: Retail Delivery of Home Energy Rebates (NASEO October 2024 conference session) Getting Started: Launching a Retail- Focused Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (U.S. Department of Energy September 2024 resource) Working with Independent Retailers (NASEO November 2023 webinar) Single-family modeling tools for the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program must comply with BPI 2400 (Standard Practice for Standardized Qualification of Whole-House Energy Savings Predictions By Calibration to Energy Use History) standards.

As of March 2026, the following BPI 2400 compliant modeling tools are approved by DOE for use in the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program: OptiMiser (including the new Zeus version) Clarity Heat Pump Toolkit (HPTK) Beacon Home Energy AdvisorTM AkWarm (approved for use in Alaska only) Multifamily modeling tools for the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program must comply with guidance outlined in the Program Requirements and Application Instructions.

As of March 2026, the following options are approved by DOE for use in the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program: Energy modeling software compliant with ASHRAE Standard 140-2007.

Compliant software includes but is not limited to those on the Federal Tax Deduction (179D) Qualified Software list available here Quick Building Assessment Tool (QBAT) State and Territory Energy Office Program Launches Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Rebate Program (Section 50121) Last updated May 19, 2026 Current Household Eligibility Owners of affordable multifamily residential buildings can receive rebates to cover 100% costs up to $30,000 per unit.

Multifamily buildings that have at least 50% of units occupied by low-income homeowners are eligible. Administered through pre-existing program, Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator. Single-family homes and multifamily units can receive rebates depending on income level: Less than 80% AMI (98% costs up to $16,000) Greater than or equal to 80% AMI (50% costs up to $4,000) Program is available statewide.

Households can receive rebates depending on income level: Less than 80% AMI (100% costs up to $18,000) Greater than or equal to 80% AMI (50% costs up to $4,000) Multifamily buildings can receive rebates that cover 50% of project costs up to $400,000 for the whole building. Program is available statewide.

Low- and moderate-income households can receive rebates depending on income level: Less than 80% AMI (100% costs up to $20,000) Between 80 and 150% AMI (up to $4,000 per single-family household and up to $8,000 per multifamily unit) Program is available statewide. A measured energy savings option will be available in the future.

Program funding is distributed by formula across 10 districts based on the proportion of low-income residents and energy burden. New York City Housing Preservation Department multifamily buildings can receive rebates to cover up to $20,000 per unit, up to $5 million per project for projects that reduce energy use by at least 35%.

Administered through the Resilient and Equitable Decarbonization Initiative (REDi) in partnership with New York City Housing Preservation and Development. Single-family homes can receive rebates depending on income level: Less than 80% AMI (100% costs up to $16,000) Between 80 and 150% AMI (50% costs up to $4,000) Program is available in statewide.

Single-family homes and multifamily units can receive rebates depending on income level: Less than 80% AMI (100% costs up to $10,000) Between 80 and 150% AMI (50% costs up to $4,000) Greater than 150% AMI (50% costs up to $3,000) Multifamily buildings can receive rebates that cover 100% of project costs up to $10,000 per unit or up to $400,000 for the whole building. 60% of total program funding is reserved for low-income households.

Administered through pre-existing program, Focus on Energy. $500 rebate for the energy audit provided to eligible households. High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (Section 50122) Last updated May 19, 2026 Current Household Eligibility Low- and moderate-income single-family homes are eligible for up to $14,000.

Eligible technologies include: Insulation, air sealing, ventilation ($1,600) Electric load service center ($4,000) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Rebates are available statewide through Efficiency Arizona.

Rebates for single-family properties, including manufactured homes, are accessible through the qualified contractor network or the retail do-it yourself (DIY) option. Rebates for multifamily properties will be announced in the near future. Low- and moderate-income single-family homes and multifamily buildings where at least 50% of occupied units are at or below 150% AMI are eligible for up to $14,000.

Eligible technologies include: Electric load service center ($4,000) Heat pump water heater ($1,750 or $700 for electric to electric) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Administered through pre-existing program, TECH Clean California.

Income-eligible single-family and manufactured homes can receive rebates through a qualified contractor network or services provided by the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Eligible technologies include: Insulation, air sealing, ventilation ($1,600) Electric load service center ($4,000) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Low-income single-family homes and multifamily buildings where at least 50% of units are low-income are eligible for up to $14,000.

Eligible technologies include: Insulation, air sealing, ventilation ($1,600) Electric load service center ($4,000) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Administered through pre-existing program, Affordable Home Electrification Program. Rebates will only be available to households below 80% AMI until 2027.

Low- and moderate-income homes are eligible for up to $14,000. Eligible technologies include: Insulation, air sealing, ventilation ($1,600) Electric load service center ($4000) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, oven, or heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Program is available statewide. Rebates are available through contractor and DIY pathways.

Future options will include engagement opportunities for multifamily properties. Low- and moderate-income homes are eligible for up to $14,000. Eligible technologies include: Insulation, air sealing, ventilation ($1,600) Electric load service center ($840) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Program is available statewide.

Low-income owners of manufactured homes and affordable multifamily new construction projects where at least 50% of units are low-income are eligible for up to $14,000. Eligible technologies include: Electric load service center ($4,000) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Implemented by pre-existing program, Efficiency Maine. Future phases will expand manufactured home incentives to include moderate-income homeowners.

Low- and moderate-income households are eligible for up to $14,000. Eligible technologies include: Electric load service center ($4,000) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Program is available statewide. Program funding is distributed by formula across 10 districts based on the proportion of low-income residents and energy burden.

Low-income homes are eligible for up to $14,000. Eligible technologies include: Electric load service center ($4,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Eligible households may also receive additional installation incentives from an authorized contractor for gas capping up to $200.

Point-of-sale rebates are currently available for self-installed insulation and heat pump clothes dryers purchased at participating retailers. Financial and energy coaching services are available to support participating homeowners. Additional installation incentives are available to authorized contractors for gas capping up to $200.

Low- and moderate-income single-family homes and multifamily buildings of up to four units are eligible for up to $14,000. Eligible technologies include: Air sealing, insulation, and ventilation ($1,600) Electric load service center ($4,000) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Implemented by pre-existing program, EmPower+. Homeowners can receive cost-free comprehensive home energy assessments.

Rebates are also available for heat pump clothes dryers, electric load service centers, and electric wiring for in-store purchase through the Appliance Upgrade Program. Low- and moderate-income homes are eligible for up to $14,000.

Eligible technologies include: Electric load service center ($4,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Heat pump water heater ($1,750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Program is available statewide. Low-income and moderate-income homes are eligible for up to $14,000.

Eligible technologies include: Electric load service center ($4,000 for low-income and $2,000 for moderate-income) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840 for low-income and $420 for moderate-income) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840 for low-income and $420 for moderate-income) Electric wiring ($2,500 for low-income and $1,250 for moderate-income) Administered through six Community Action Partnerships.

Additional installation incentives are available to authorized contractors for installation of electric load service center(s) up to $150 and electric wiring per dwelling unit up to $250. Point-of-sale rebates are currently available for electric load services centers, heat pump clothes dryers, electric stoves, cooktops, and ranges, and electric wiring purchased at participating retailers.

Low- and moderate-income single-family homes and multifamily buildings are eligible for up to $14,000.

Eligible technologies include: Air sealing, insulation, and ventilation ($1,600) Electric load service center ($4,000) Electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven ($840) Heat pump clothes dryer ($840) Heat pump water heater ($1750) Heat pump heating/cooling ($8,000) Electrical wiring ($2,500) Point-of-sale rebates are currently available for heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, electric stoves, cooktops, and ranges purchased at participating retailers.

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