Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hosting listening sessions to get public feedback on two $129 million programs that will help homeowners lower their energy costs. The Home Efficiency Rebate and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate programs will reimburse homeowners for making eligible energy efficient upgrades – making home improvement projects like air-sealing and installing insulation more affordable and cutting utility costs in the long run.
“Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration and the Inflation Reduction Act, Pennsylvania residents will have an opportunity to cut their utility bills and help fight climate change,” said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. “DEP is seeking feedback from everyday Pennsylvanians, multifamily building owners, and HVAC contractors to help guide the development of the program. We want to hear from you!”
DEP is seeking input on the design of two programs so they can best serve residents and communities across Pennsylvania.
The Home Efficiency Rebate incentivizes energy efficiency upgrades through air-sealing, insulation, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, and more. Pennsylvania aims to prioritize funding multi-family affordable housing projects with its Home Efficiency Rebates.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate will provide rebates per unit for low to moderate income families to incentivize the adoption of heat pumps for space heating and cooling; heat pump water heaters; heat pump clothes drives; and electric stoves, cooktops, ranges, or ovens. Rebate funds can also be used to cover electric load service centers, wiring, insulation, air-sealing, and mechanical ventilation products.
Initial listening sessions will be held on:
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6PM: Brady Fire Company, 700 Maple Street, Ranshaw, PA 17866
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6PM: Montgomery County Community College, Pottstown Campus (Art Gallery on 2nd floor of North Hall), 101 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464
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Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6PM: The Kingsley Association (Yoga Studio), 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Tuesday October 29, 2024, 6 PM: Lincoln University 3020 Market Street Room 435 (4th floor) Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6PM: Statewide virtual session
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All sessions are open to the public and prior registration is encouraged, but not required.
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