Unlocking the HOMES Program for Energy Savings

There are currently billions of dollars on the table to support whole-home energy efficiency upgrades in the United States. Wisconsin received a $150 million cut and became the first state in the country to establish its Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program, administered through Focus on Energy. Through the HOMES program, Wisconsin homeowners and renters can receive substantial rebates for energy efficiency upgrades, including insulation, HVAC, windows, and more. Host Rose Daily and guests Dylan Crye with Focus on Energy and Joe Pater with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin discuss program details, eligibility, and the process for applying, along with the positive impact this program is having on local contractors.HOMES Program Overview: https://focusonenergy.com/ira-homesFocus on Energy Rebate Finder: https://focusonenergy.com/get-startedIRA Registered Contractor List: https://www.clearesult.com/partner-hub/find-contractor/17/263IRA Registered Contractor Resources: https://focusonenergy.com/ira-registered-contractorsDepartment of Energy Home Energy Rebates map: https://www.energy.gov/save/rebates(02:40) What is the HOMES program?(04:08) $150 million to Wisconsin(06:45) Focus on Energy as the program administrator(07:23) Focus on Energy rebates vs HOMES rebates - what's the difference?(10:31) Energy efficiency: a smart investment(12:59) How contractors will benefit from HOMES.(19:02) IRA registered contractors(25:00) The process: income qualification, IRA registered contractor, energy assessment(28:27) Why is an energy assessment required?(29:36) Blower door test & infrared cameras(33:36) Building shell first, core second, solar last(38:54) Stacking rebates to save thousands(47:31) What about renters?(52:51) Home Energy Rebates in other states(54:28) Everyone is eligible!