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Home Energy Rebate Programs
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a federal law established in 2022, authorizes the US Dept. of Energy (USDOE) to administer the Home Energy Rebate Programs. Under this law, USDOE allocated $263 million in funding to the Illinois EPA Office of Energy to administer two programs: the Home Efficiency Rebates (Section 50121) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (Section 50122).
Listserv Registration for Illinois Home Energy Rebate Updates
To receive updates for the IRA rebate program administered by Illinois EPA Office of Energy, signup using our Energy Rebates Listserv signup. Once you enter your information below, you will receive an email with a link to confirm your signup.
Program Updates
At this time, funding for the Home Efficiency Rebate Program or HOMES Rebate Program has been awarded to Illinois EPA for administration and to be implemented by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The Illinois Agency partnership intends to initiate an Illinois HOMES Rebate Program pilot project in July 2025 and fully launch the program in Fall 2025.
At this time, the Illinois EPA's IRA Section 50122 Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program, or HEAR Rebate Program, application has not yet been processed by USDOE or provided to Illinois EPA for administration or distribution.
Initially Illinois plans to allocate 100% of rebate funds to low-income households (i.e., households with less than 80% of the area median income (AMI)). Illinois may modify the program based on performance and overall interest to ensure the funds are distributed effectively and equitably among eligible households and buildings. Illinois plans to allocate a minimum of 10% of rebate funds to low-income multifamily buildings but is likely to exceed this percentage.
*Illinois does not intend to offer retroactive rebates through the IRA Home Energy Rebate Program; only program-approved projects will be eligible for rebates following the program's launch.*
IRA Home Energy Resources
USEPA - ENERGY STAR® Resources for State and Tribal High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Programs
USEPA - ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder
USDOE - Energy Savings Hub
USDOE – Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers
IRS – FAQs about Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Residential Clean Energy Property Credits
IRS - Taxability of IRA Home Energy Rebates
Congressional Text - H.R.5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
AVAILABLE NOW - Energy Efficiency Funding for Illinois Residents
- Check with your electric or natural gas utility provider for rebate offerings.
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Illinois Home Weatherization Program
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
For additional Illinois-specific energy rebate questions contact EPA.EnergyRebates@Illinois.gov.