Here's when Ohioans can apply for grants to make homes more energy efficient

Ohio has been allocated $240 million from the $9 billion federal initiative to implement these programs.

In Columbus, Ohio, the Home Energy Rebate Programs by the Department of Energy aim to offer considerable financial support to homeowners nationwide who are looking to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes.

Ohio has been allocated $240 million from the $9 billion federal initiative to implement these programs.

An official from the Ohio Department of Development mentioned that the state has already applied to the U.S. Department of Energy back in November and is now in the process of waiting for approval at the federal level.

The spokesperson expressed optimism about the program’s imminent launch but admitted to a lack of clarity regarding the exact opening date, stating, “We’ve taken all the necessary steps to kickstart the program, and we are hopeful that it will be rolled out soon.”

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The programs include the Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates (HOME Rebates) and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program. 

The HOME Rebates program offers rebates ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 for individual households and up to $400,000 for multifamily buildings, based on energy savings. The High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program provides rebates for various energy-efficient appliances and improvements, with a maximum cap of $14,000 per household.

While all Ohioans will be eligible to apply for the HOME Rebates program, the grants will be based on the applicant’s Area Median Income (AMI) percentage.

“People over 80% AMI, for example, will have a cost-share component with their funding,” according to the Ohio Department of Development spokesperson.

For more information on energy assistance programs, visit the Ohio Department of Development’s Energy Savings page. Details on the federal Home Energy Rebate Programs can be found on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website.

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