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Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) — Whole-Home Energy Savings

U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)IRA-HOMES
Max per Applicant

$8K

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Rolling / No deadline

Jurisdiction

United States

About This Program

Federally funded rebates for whole-home energy efficiency improvements that achieve at least 20% modeled or measured energy savings, with rebates ranging from $2,000-$4,000 based on savings tier, and up to $8,000 for low-income households. Covers insulation, air sealing, HVAC, and other whole-home upgrades administered by participating states.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Home located in state with active HOMES program
  • 2Project achieves minimum 20% modeled or measured energy savings
  • 3Must use approved contractor or auditor per state rules
  • 4Households at/below 80% AMI eligible for doubled rebate amounts
  • 5Rebate tier based on savings level: 20-35% or 35%+ savings

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First seenMay 7, 2026
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