MATSUI APPLAUDS LAUNCH OF CALIFORNIA HOME ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM

SACRAMENTO, CA- Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after California launched the first phase of its federal Home Energy Rebate programs to help lower families' utility bills. California is implementing the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program-enabling savings on energy efficiency improvements.

"The Inflation Reduction Act is a generational piece of legislation that is delivering on its promise to lower costs for everyday Americans while aggressively fighting the climate crisis. From clean manufacturing to more sustainable transportation, we're making huge investments in a greener, more resilient economy," said Congresswoman Matsui. "The Home Energy Rebate programs empower American families by putting money in people's pockets while also enabling them to lead the clean energy transition and fight the climate crisis."

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act, which provides nearly $8.8 billion for Home Energy Rebate programs.California was awarded $292,738,760 of funding for their HEAR rebate program that will be overseen by the California Energy Commission.

The first phase will be implemented by TECH Clean California, an existing state program that offers single-family and multifamily rebates on heat pumps for space heating and cooling (i.e., heat pump HVACs), heat pump water heaters, and more.TECH Clean California is launching its HEAR program in phases, with the affordable multifamily program launching first. The single-family program will follow at a later date.

Eligible owners of multifamily buildings can save up to $14,000 per dwelling unit, including up to:

• $8,000 for an ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump HVAC.
• $4,000 for an electrical panel.
• $2,500 for electrical wiring.
• $1,750 for an ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump water heater.
• $840 for an ENERGY STAR-certified electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven.
• $840 for an ENERGY STAR-certified electric heat pump clothes dryer.

Available soon:

Eligible owners of single-family homes will be able to save up to the following amounts on ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump HVAC units:

• $8,000 for low-income households (i.e., those earning less than 80% of their area's median income).
• $4,000 for middle-income households (i.e., those earning between 80-150% of their area's median income).

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