New Hampshire Department of Energy Submits Application for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Energy (NH DOE) announced today that they have submitted a funding application for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program. New Hampshire is seeking over $34 million in funding to reduce the cost of efficient electric appliances, with a particular focus on low-income households. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program is part of the Home Energy Rebates that are managed by the United States Department of Energy.

New Hampshire submitted its application for the program on March 22nd, the first state in New England to do so. New Hampshire is among 12 states that have submitted applications for Home Energy Rebates so far.

“The New Hampshire Department of Energy has prioritized the pursuit of federal funding that will provide benefits to Granite Staters, especially our low-income consumers,” said New Hampshire Department of Energy Commissioner Jared Chicoine. “New Hampshire is excited to be among some of the nation’s earliest applicants to the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program. We hope to keep momentum as we move through application approval and program implementation so that funding can be made available to the people of New Hampshire.”

“Our team at the New Hampshire Department of Energy has been working diligently on our application for this funding opportunity,” said NH DOE Policy and Programs Division Director Josh Elliott. “We have appreciated the productive dialogue with US DOE as this application has been developed and look forward to continuing that dialogue as it is reviewed, approved, and implemented. We will implement an effective program that will provide real cost and energy savings to New Hampshire consumers, with an emphasis on low-income households.”

What’s next?
The US Department of Energy will review New Hampshire’s application to ensure compliance with federal law, regulations, and guidelines. After approval is granted and funding is awarded, New Hampshire will need to operationalize the approved program before it can launch and begin to accept applications from Granite Staters. It is important to note that rebates will only be available for projects initiated by consumers after NH DOE has opened the program. NH DOE will provide updates when programs are expected to open, but that is not possible at this time. 

Information on eligible consumers and products
There are a variety of federal eligibility requirements for eventual funding. Rebates for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates will only be available to those making below 150% of area median income. Rebate amounts will vary by income with those below 80% of area median income being potentially eligible for 100% of qualified project costs, up to the listed rebate amounts while those between 80% and 150% of area median income will be potentially eligible for 50% of qualified project costs, up to the listed rebate amounts. 

Potential rebates include:

• Up to $8,000 for a heat pump for heating and cooling
• Up to $1,750 for a heat pump water heater
• Up to $840 for an electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven
• Up to $840 for a heat pump clothes dryer
• Up to $4,000 for electric load service center upgrades 
• Up to $2,500 for electric wiring
• Up to $1,600 for insulation, air sealing, and ventilation

For more information
•    The United States Department of Energy issued an announcement on this program today. Please visit the US Department of Energy’s Home Energy Rebates website and sign up for email updates.
•    Please visit the NH Department of Energy’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates website.