CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming Energy Authority is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified contractor to develop an application for the Department of Energy Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs, in accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Home Energy Rebates. The purpose of these programs is to promote energy efficiency in residential properties in an effort to reduce household utility costs.

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has additional programs available for use as a result of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA includes $391 billion to support energy and includes $8.8 billion in rebates for home energy efficiency and electrification projects. These home energy rebates are intended to help households save money on energy bills and improve energy efficiency.

The WEA is the sole state entity eligible to apply for the Home Efficiency Rebates (IRA Section 50121) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA Section 50122) programs. Wyoming’s formula allocation for these programs is $34,686,390 under the Home Efficiency Rebates (IRA Section 50121) program and $34,484,390 under the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA Section 50122) program.  

The WEA is required to submit an application for funding under these programs by January 31, 2025. You can submit questions here.

To read more about this RFP, including participation eligibility, project guidelines and proposal submission instructions, visit wyoenergy.org.