Description
The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking applications from qualified entities to administer the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program. The program aims to provide grants to third-party administrators to administer heat pump and other high-efficiency electric equipment rebates for low- and moderate-income households, small businesses, and adult family homes. The program has $30,100,000 in state funds available for the duration of the period of performance. The successful applicant will be responsible for administering the rebate program, including marketing, outreach, and education, as well as providing technical assistance and support to eligible recipients.
* Key aspects of the program include:
* Administering rebate programs for low- and moderate-income households, small businesses, and adult family homes
* Reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from residential and commercial buildings in Washington
* Improving indoor air quality by switching from fossil fuels to high-efficiency electric equipment
* Increasing the scope and scale of low-income household energy programs
* Aligning and partnering with federally funded Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) household rebate programs