President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16, 2022, with a goal of helping households save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve indoor air quality. The Act also provides funding for contractor training. The United States Department of Energy (DOE) estimates the programs will save American households up to $1 billion on energy bills each year and support over 50,000 U.S. jobs.
The two programs are being designed and implemented in accordance with requirements established by the DOE. To receive funding allocations, states must first submit applications to the DOE with detailed plans on program design.
The DOE released updated program guidance to states on October 15, 2023. On January 12, 2024, the CEC submitted an application for the HEEHRA Program to receive funding and continue the process of setting up the state’s program. To read the application announcement, visit the DOE's website.
On December 21, 2023, the CEC issued a request for information and will hold public workshops to inform program development and the application to the DOE for HOMES Program funding.
To receive additional information on program development, please subscribe to the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs subscription list for home energy rebate programs and the CEC subscription list for Federal IRA Residential Incentives in the subscription box on this web page.
The CEC will hold workshops to seek input on program development in 2024. Written comments can be submitted to docket # 23-DECARB-01. Californians are expected to be able to apply for funding this year.
