COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR CLEAN ENERGY
Low/Middle Income Housing Groups
Government funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) focuses on supporting low—and middle-income housing and rental groups by allocating resources toward affordable housing initiatives and infrastructure improvements. These government funds help to promote economic stability, reduce homelessness, and create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.
THE PA REBATES ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE IN 2025.
Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits and Rebates for Individuals
The Inflation Reduction Act authorized tax credits and rebates for individuals. Low and moderate income households may have trouble using the tax credits to their full extent because you cannot take a tax credit for more than you owe. That is where rebates help out because those are specifically aimed at low and moderate income households.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) have two levels. Low Income is considered below 80% of the area median income and can get a rebate for 100% of the cost of an energy efficient appliance up to a max amount which is on a product by product basis. Moderate income is for households whose income is between 80% and 150% of the area median income, in which case they can get a rebate for 50% of the cost of the appliance up to the maximum amount for that product. Some of the products that qualify are heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, and electric stoves as well as some weatherization projects and electrical wiring and panel upgrades.
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The Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) in Pennsylvania will be for multi-family buildings with 50% or more low-income tenants. This rebate applies when the whole building achieves energy savings of 20% or more.
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See Tax Credits & Rebates for Individuals for more information.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Pennsylvania’s Weatherization Assistance Program increases energy efficiency in homes by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding health and safety. This program is for low-income individuals (at or below 200% of the federal poverty level), with priority given to higher-risk residents such as the elderly, disabled individuals, families with children, and high energy. users.
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If you are an individual or household, find the weatherization agency that serves your county.
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WAP Fact Sheet: https://dced.pa.gov/download/weatherization-assistance-program-factsheet/?wpdmdl=93099
LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to low-income households in the United States to help cover the costs of heating and cooling their existing homes. Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, LIHEAP offers grants to eligible households to offset energy expenses during extreme weather conditions. LIHEAP helps pay heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households experiencing a heating crisis may be eligible for additional benefits.
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Apply for LIHEAP
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome
PECO Customer Assistance Program
https://www.peco.com/my-account/customer-support/assistance-programs/cap-rate
Also, check into these links https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx