This page provides state, territory, and tribal governments (commonly referred to as program administrators) with current and historic guidance documents for the Inflation Reduction Act Home Efficiency Rebates and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. For more information about the Home Energy Rebates, visit the program website. 

The purpose of this funding is for states and territories to develop, implement, and enhance residential energy efficiency and electrification programs for U.S. households.  More details regarding funding allocations and the application process for the Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates will be released later.

The program guidance from this Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) provides instructions for states and territories to apply for their funding allocations for the Home Energy Rebate Programs. Applications must be submitted through Department of Energy's Performance and Accountability for Grants in Energy (PAGE) system.

Requirements Documents

• Home Energy Rebate Program Requirements & Application Instructions—Issued July 27, 2023.
• Full Home Energy Rebate Program Funds Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD)—Issued July 27, 2023.

Supplemental Documents

• Data & Tools Requirements Guide—Issued July 27, 2023.
• Federal Programs Approved for Categorical Eligibility—Issued July 27, 2023.
• Full Home Energy Rebate Program Funds ALRD State Allocations—Issued July 27, 2023.
• Utility Data Access Guidelines—Issued July 27, 2023.

Application Documents

• Application Budget Justification Workbook Template—Issued July 27, 2023.
• Application Checklist—Issued July 27, 2023.
• Narrative Document Template—Issued July 27, 2023.
• Pre-Award Information Sheet—Issued July 27, 2023.

The purpose of this funding is to help states and territories prepare to apply to Home Energy Rebates programs funding and begin developing their programs. This ALRD allows states and territories to apply for up to 2.5% of their total allocations from each of the Home Energy Rebates programs, capped at $2.5M. If you apply for funds from this ALRD, then that amount is removed from the total allocation the state/territory may access through the full Home Energy Rebate program funds ALRD.  Applications must be submitted through DOE’s Performance and Accountability for Grants in Energy (PAGE) system.

• Home Energy Rebate Programs Early Administrative Funds Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD)—Issued March 23, 2023. 
• Early Administrative Funds ALRD State Allocations—Issued March 23, 2023. 

DOE is launching Home Energy Rebates Recommendations pages for states, territories, and tribes to reference when developing their rebate programs and drafting program applications. This resource includes tips, relevant links, and newly developed guides that may support program administrators in applying for funds and designing and implementing successful programs.

States, territories, tribes, and program implementers are welcome to submit questions online to DOE’s Home Energy Rebates team. Read our Frequently Asked Questions page to see questions that DOE’s Home Energy Rebates team has already answered. 

Not finding what what you are looking for? Reach out to us at IRAHomeRebates@hq.doe.gov.