Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates Program

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, sections 50121 and 50122 provide formula-based funds to states to offer rebates for home energy efficiency and electric appliances. The Home Energy Rebates Program includes the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) rebate program and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) program. Activities eligible for the HOMES rebate program will include efficiency upgrades that save at least 20% of a home’s energy use. The HEEHR program will support purchasing and installing high-efficiency electric home appliances and equipment, potentially including heat pumps, electric load service center upgrades, and electric stoves, cooktops, ranges or ovens.

Subject to actions of the federal government, Missouri will receive $76 million for the HOMES rebate program and $75 million for the HEEHR program. The department can use up to 20% of each funding amount for program administration. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) also requires the state to set aside a certain minimum percentage of program funding for low-income multifamily households.

Missouri Programs

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources held public meetings to discuss the rebates and planned state programs. On Nov. 22, 2024, the department submitted the state’s application to DOE to receive these funds. Please note that details about rebate eligibility and how to apply are not finalized at this time. The department cannot provide an estimate as to when rebates will be available to the public. The rebates may not be made available until 2027 at the earliest and potentially as late as 2028. The department can confirm that participating consumers will be allowed to receive Home Energy Rebates in combination with certain other funding sources, such as utility rebates, to improve households’ access to eligible energy efficiency improvements. Consumers should be aware that federal funding for this program is limited and will only be sufficient to reach a limited set of households.

Request for Proposals

In coordination with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA), the department issued a Request for Proposals for a single qualified contractor to design and implement the Home Energy Rebates Programs. For more information, visit EIERA's Request for Proposals webpage.