Home Energy Rebates
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) allocated approximately $105M for Arkansas to develop the Home Energy Rebates Program. While there are some federal requirements that apply to all states, each state is allocated a unique amount of funding from U.S. DOE to design their own program tailored to state needs and priorities.
The purpose of the program is to reduce the cost of energy efficiency upgrades to households in the state. Per U.S. DOE guidelines, low-income households (those below 80% area median income) and moderate-income households (those between 80 and 150% area median income) are eligible. Eligibility information is available here. Both single-family households and multifamily buildings are eligible. Due to program budgets, only 1-2% of households nationwide are expected to receive the Home Energy Rebates.
Currently, the Home Energy Rebates Program is not available in Arkansas. This webpage will be updated as new information becomes available. Sign up on the righthand side of this page to receive email updates about the program.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to U.S. DOE guidelines, a home energy efficiency project can only be eligible for retroactive rebates from this funding if:
- Be initiated on or after August 16th, 2022,
- Meet all the requirements from U.S. DOE, and
- Meet all the requirements from the State of Arkansas, which are not yet finalized.
Retroactive rebates are not guaranteed. At program launch, more details will be released regarding retroactive rebates and the requirements for Arkansans.
Per U.S. DOE guidelines, a state must submit its program design to the U.S. DOE by January 31, 2025. It is expected that rebates will likely be available in many states beginning in early 2026.
Per U.S. DOE guidelines, the program must conclude by September 30th, 2031. The program may conclude sooner if all federal funds are spent.
Per U.S. DOE guidelines, rebates are targeted for low- and moderate-income households, which is defined as households which earn up to 150% area median income (AMI). In multi-family buildings, at least 50% of residents must have an income of less than 80% AMI. (Area Median Income Tables | U.S. Department of Energy).