Department of Development Seeking Feedback on New Home Energy Savings Program

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - The Ohio Department of Development wants to give Ohioans a voice in the creation of programs aimed at helping families save on their electric bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. 

Today, Development announced the launch of a statewide stakeholder engagement effort that will support the planning, design, and implementation of the new Ohio Home Energy Savings Program. The State of Ohio was awarded $249 million through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide qualifying Ohioans discounts for high-efficiency appliances and equipment, as well as funding for energy efficiency improvements to single- and multi-family homes.

"High energy bills are a concern for many Ohio families, and we want them to know relief is on the horizon," said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. "This effort will ensure the Home Energy Savings Program is crafted with direct input from the people it aims to help, allowing us to deliver meaningful solutions while also empowering residents to contribute to its success."

This outreach effort, which kicks off July 11, will include a series of informal, in-person sessions in communities across the state, as well as two live webinars for interested Ohioans to learn more about the program and provide valuable insight on how it can best serve their needs.

All Ohio residents, businesses, utilities, contractors, government entities, and nonprofit/community-based organizations are encouraged to participate.

Dates and locations for each event are, as follows:

Webinar 1
July 11 | 6-7 p.m.
Register for the webinar here

In-Person Session 1 - Bowling Green
July 24 | 6-8 p.m.
Bowling Green Simpson Banquet Room
1291 Conneaut Avenue
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Register here

In-Person Session 2 - Toledo
July 25 | 6-8 p.m.
Toledo Public Library - Mott Branch
1010 Dorr Street
Toledo, Ohio 43607
Register here

In-Person Session 3 - Cleveland
Aug. 6 | 6-8 p.m.
Cleveland Public Library - MLK Branch
962 Stokes Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Register here

In-Person Session 4 - Youngstown
Aug. 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Youngstown Public Library - Main Branch
305 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Register here

In-Person Session 5 - Columbus
Aug. 13 | 6-8 p.m.
Columbus Public Library
96 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Register here

In-Person Session 6 - Athens
Aug. 14 | 6-8 p.m.
Athens Community Center
701 E. State Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
Register here

In-Person Session 7 - Cincinnati
Aug. 27 | 6-8 p.m.
Price Hill Branch Library
970 Percell Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Register here

In-Person Session 8 - Dayton
Aug. 28 | 6-8 p.m.
Greater Dayton Recreation Center
2021 West Third Street
Dayton, Ohio 45417
Register here

Webinar 2
Sept. 4 | 6-7 p.m.
Register for the webinar here

Press planning to attend any of these events should RVSP to [email protected].

For more information, visit the Home Energy Savings Program webpage or the U.S. Department of Energy website.

The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio's people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.

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