The Department of Energy wants to hear from you. Please share a 30-60 second selfie video on how clean energy technology is helping you.
Thanks to the historic bipartisan clean energy laws enacted by President Biden, we are lowering costs for American families and businesses in every pocket of our nation, while creating good-paying American jobs and growing American clean energy manufacturing.
The Inflation Reduction Act will help more families never pay at the pump again, with tax credits up to $7,500 for new electric vehicles and $4,000 for used electric vehicles – saving families an average of $950 a year on fuel costs.
Choose one question below and film a 30-60 second response.
- What made you purchase an EV or switch to one from a gasoline-powered vehicle?
- What aspects of an EV enticed you to make this clean energy switch? Walk us through it.
- How has your EV had a positive impact on your life? (e.g., cutting costs, improving transportation, reducing gas consumption and expenses)
- What’s something you wish people knew about EVs?
- What could more widespread EV use do for your community? (e.g., less pollution, decreased gasoline consumption, improved transportation)
- Have you or are you planning to take advantage of rebates, tax credits, and other financial resources that were made available to EV owners through the Inflation Reduction Act? If so, what are you most excited about?
- What is something you would tell a prospective EV owner to persuade them to make this clean energy transition? (e.g., environmental benefits, savings, more energy efficient transportation).
A heat pump provides both heating and cooling for homes, as a super-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners. Installing a heat pump can save a family hundreds of dollars each year on energy bills. The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits and rebates that can cover up to 100% of the costs, depending on household eligibility.
Choose one question below and film a 30-60 second response.
- What made you purchase a heat pump for your home? What aspects of this technology persuaded you to make this clean energy switch? Walk us through it.
- How has heat pump technology positively impacted your life and home? (e.g., cutting costs, improving efficiency, reducing electricity/fossil fuel consumption)
- What’s something you wish current or prospective homeowners knew about heat pumps?
- What could more widespread heat pump use do for your community? (e.g., less pollution, decreased fossil fuel consumption, improved transportation)
- Have you or are you planning to take advantage of rebates, tax credits, and other financial resources that were made available to heat pump users through the Inflation Reduction Act? If so, what are you most excited about?
- What is one benefit of heat pumps that you didn’t expect?
The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits and rebates for a range of home improvements that reduce energy leakage – keeping homes warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, and saving money on utility bills. Insulation material can lower heating and cooling costs by up to 20%, and air sealing (like caulking and weather-stripping) save energy and improve air quality by keeping moisture out. In addition to supporting the upgrades themselves, the Inflation Reduction Act can also cover the costs of home energy audits so that an inspector can identify the best improvement options.
Choose one question below and film a 30-60 second response.
- Tell us about your insulation or weatherization project. What inspired you to make the upgrade(s)?
- How has insulating or weatherizing your home had a positive impact on your life? (e.g., cutting costs, making your home more comfortable, reducing energy waste)
- What’s something you wish people knew about undertaking a home insulation or weatherization project?
- What could it do for your community if more homes were fully weatherized and insulated? (e.g., bringing jobs back, improving living conditions for kids and families, protecting against severe weather, beginning to address past injustices against underserved or overburdened communities)
- Have you or are you planning to take advantage of rebates, tax credits, and other financial resources that were made available to American consumers through the Inflation Reduction Act? If so, what are you most excited about?
Electric stoves, including induction ranges, provide better energy efficiency and indoor air quality than gas stoves, helping families save money and keep unhealthy pollution out of their homes. The Inflation Reduction Act provides rebates that can cover up to 100% of the costs of electric stoves, cooktops, ranges, and ovens, depending on household eligibility.
Choose one question below and film a 30-60 second response.
- How did you make the decision to switch to an induction stove? What did you have before this? Walk us through it.
- What’s it like cooking with induction? What are some of the positive impacts it has had on your life? (e.g., lower energy costs, environmentally friendly, better air quality in your home)
- What’s something you wish people knew about switching from gas/electric stoves to induction? Would you recommend it to others?
- Have you or are you planning to take advantage of rebates, tax credits, and other financial resources that were made available to American consumers through the Inflation Reduction Act? If so, what are you most excited about?
- How does it feel to be a part of the transition to greener, more affordable, and cutting-edge technology? How could more widespread use of induction stoves benefit your community? (e.g., bringing jobs back, cutting energy bills, lowering carbon footprint)
Electric heat pump clothes dryers are more efficient than conventional electric dryers and gas dryers, helping families save money on each load of laundry. The Inflation Reduction Act provides rebates that can cover up to 100% of the costs of purchasing and installing a new electric heat pump clothes dryer, depending on household eligibility.
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- How have energy-efficient dryers had a positive impact on your life? (e.g., cutting costs, protecting our environment)
- What made you make the switch from your old appliance(s)? Walk us through it.
- What’s something you wish people knew about energy-efficient dryers? Would you recommend them to others?
- Have you or are you planning to take advantage of rebates, tax credits, and other financial resources that were made available to American consumers through the Inflation Reduction Act? If so, what are you most excited about?
- How does it feel to be a part of the transition to greener, more affordable, and cutting-edge technology? How could it impact your community if more people switched to dryers? (e.g., bringing jobs back, cutting bill costs, lowering carbon footprint)
Instructions
- Record your video message on a smartphone, vertically. You can take it selfie-style or use a tripod, whichever you’re more comfortable with.
- Please minimize background noise as much as possible to ensure the best audio possible (using headphones may work best).
- Shorter videos tend to get shared more, so please aim for 30-60 seconds.
- The Department of Energy cannot feature product logos or mentions of company, organizational, and product names. Please exclude those from your video.