Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate Programs

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Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate Programs

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Update 6/9/26: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued Program Notices on June 1, 2026, announcing new program guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebate Programs. MEA is currently reviewing the updated guidance and evaluating its implications for Maryland’s programs. MEA remains committed to ensuring these federal funds benefit Marylanders by improving access to affordable energy upgrades. MEA will update this webpage as new information becomes available. For more information, please visit DOE’s IRA Home Energy Rebates webpage. --- Program Overview

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established two rebate programs to support home energy efficiency and electrification projects. Together, these are known as the IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs: The Home Efficiency Rebates Opportunity Program (HERO) for qualifying whole-home energy efficiency upgrades that reduce energy use by at least 20%. The Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR) for replacing fossil-fuel appliances (e.g., fuel oil, natural gas, etc.) with electric alternatives, along with some supporting upgrades.

Program Details

The Maryland Energy Administration plans to partner with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for the DOE required low-income components of both programs.

To inform program design and gather feedback, the agency held two public overview and comment sessions on the IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs. These sessions outlined proposed approaches for both HERO and HEAR. Recordings and presentation materials are available below: 9/27/24 Public Comment Meeting 10/1/24 Public Comment Meeting Presentation PDF --- Program Status Update

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has conditionally approved Maryland’s applications for both Home Energy Rebate Programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Additional approvals from DOE are still required before funding is received and the programs can officially launch. The Maryland Energy Administration is actively pursuing final approval and working to deliver these rebates to Marylanders as soon as possible.

Procurement

Update, July 15, 2025: The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) has issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek proposals from qualified and experienced offerors with the means and qualifications capable of providing the services needed to deliver both the HERO and HEAR rebates in a coordinated manner. Interested parties can access the RFP through the following links: MES Procurement Portal Direct Link to RFP Opportunity

As the Maryland Energy Administration is utilizing MES to manage this procurement, all inquiries must be submitted through MES’s official channels. --- IRA Timeline

--- Additional Resources

Please read our Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate Programs FAQ - V2 for any questions about the programs. Questions not addressed in the FAQ or on this website can be directed toirarebates.mea@maryland.gov.

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Additional Information from DOE: DOE Summary of Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers

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Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Smart Cities, Housing and Community Development.

Funding amount

This other provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate Programs is administered by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), listed via Maryland Energy Administration.