New York Is First in the Us to Deploy the Home Energy Rebates Program
New York State has become first to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, which helps low- and middle-income households
Electrek 12:25 am on June 3, 2024
New York leads the nation with its Home Energy Rebates program, offering financial aid for energy-saving home improvements. This $158 million initiative leverages Biden's Inflation Reduction Act funding to support lower and middle-income families through a series of rebates targeted at enhancing energy efficiency in residential properties across phases.
- Phase 1 Focus: Single-family and multifamily homes up to four units, prioritizing air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, electric appliance installations.
- Maximum Rebate: $1,000 per property for eligible homeowners in phase one.
- Electrification Program Inclusion: Overlaps with the EmPower+ program serving low-income households seeking energy efficiency upgrades.
- Subsequent Phases Expansion: Intended to reach larger multi-unit buildings, retailers, and additional appliance rebates.
- Inflation Reduction Act Impact: Includes upwards of $1.9 billion across seventeen states for similar home energy programs.
https://electrek.co/2024/05/30/new-york-is-first-in-the-us-to-deploy-the-home-energy-rebates-program/