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U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Launches New Resources to Help Americans Make
Energy Efficient Home Improvements
WASHINGTON – Today, May 30, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection
Agency announced the launch of two new ENERGY STAR resources to help
households across America take advantage of Inflation Reduction Act incentives
for energy-saving home upgrades. Together, a new home improvement savings web
tool and the new ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade Service Provider Partnership address
two of the largest barriers Americans face when it comes to upgrading their
homes with energy efficient products and equipment – the cost and complexity
associated with purchase and installation. These resources will make it easier
for all Americans to take advantage of upgrades that will help them save
energy and money while enjoying a healthier and more comfortable home for
years to come.
“For decades, the ENERGY STAR program has guided consumers towards efficient
products that reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in
substantial savings for both the individual and the nation as a whole,” said
EPA Administrator Michael Regan. “These new resources are key to making
progress in fighting the climate crisis and will help make energy efficient
options more affordable and accessible, particularly for millions of
low-income and disadvantaged households across the nation.”
The new home savings web tool is a zip code-based resource that?allows
people to identify?all of the energy efficiency incentives available in
their area. It highlights utility rebates, federal income tax credits, and —
starting today — Inflation Reduction Act state rebates for home efficiency
improvements. More than that, it is a one-stop-shop that includes energy
efficiency incentives, buying guidance, information on eligible products, and
links to local retailers and installers.
The federal tax credits provide annual discounts of 30% of project costs, up
to $3,200, for products such as heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heaters,
windows and insulation.
New York is the first state to launch its Inflation Reduction Act rebate
program, which offers incentives targeted to low-income households. Several
other states are following closely behind.
To help American families navigate the challenging home improvement process,
the EPA is pleased to announce the new ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade Service
Provider Partnership and six charter members. This partnership features
companies and community-based organizations that specialize in offering
concierge services that help customers with sales, installation, incentives,
and financing for more comprehensive efficiency upgrades. To be recognized by
the ENERGY STAR program, they have been screened based on their Quality
Control procedures, installer qualifications and oversight, and fair financing
practices. The charter partners are:
Air Service Professionals
Pearl Certification
Philadelphia Energy Authority
QuitCarbon
Sealed Inc.
Sears Home Improvement
ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade Service Provider Partners bring added value to their
customers by helping them adopt elements of an ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade — a
set of six high-impact improvements that work together to deliver significant
energy and cost savings by addressing the biggest energy users in most homes.
They include an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump, heat pump water heater, smart
thermostat and windows – plus a well-insulated and sealed attic and
electric-ready wiring/panel improvements. These improvements can be made all
at once or as equipment needs replacing. Once completed, they are estimated to
deliver average energy bill savings of over $500 each year. Accelerating the
adoption of these upgrades and capitalizing on incentives presents an
opportunity for almost every home in America to lower energy bills while
improving home comfort and health.
As our nation continues to embrace cleaner and more renewable energy sources,
taking advantage of these ENEGY STAR tools and resources can help American
households of all income levels prepare for a clean energy future, while
enjoying energy savings and a more comfortable home today.  
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing
simple, credible and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely
on to make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial,
utility, state and local organizations rely on their partnership with the EPA
to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR
and its partners helped American families and businesses avoid more than $500
billion in energy costs and achieve more than 4 billion metric tons of
greenhouse gas reductions. More background information about ENERGY STAR’s
impacts.
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