Current Activity: GOE Issues Request for Proposals
Per U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidance, GOE has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) through the
State Purchasing Division. The ideal proposal will help GOE implement the
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates Programs in Nevada. These
programs effectively serve Nevada households with technology and services that
reduce energy bills, increase home comfort, improve indoor air quality, and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The purpose of this RFP is to determine a
qualified vendor who will conduct a needs assessment for the state, which will
determine the most successful attributes a program administrator should offer,
as well as attributes ideal for successful program design.
Background
The 2022 federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created two home energy rebate programs for which states could apply for funding to develop and administer programs in their state. These programs will provide $8.5 billion to states and territories to lower energy costs and increase efficiency in American homes by making home energy upgrades more affordable.
The Home Efficiency Rebates Program (IRA section 50121) will offer $4,300,000,000 in formula grants to state energy offices to reduce the upfront cost of whole-home energy efficiency upgrades in single-family and multi-family homes. The value of an eligible home’s rebate depends on the predicted energy savings attributable to the project.
Nevada is eligible for $48,200,980.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (IRA section 50122) will offer $4,275,000,000 in formula grants to state energy offices to reduce the upfront cost of efficient electric technologies in single-family and multi-family homes. This program also provides $225,000,000 in grants to Indian tribes, however tribal guidance and application instructions are forthcoming through a separate, upcoming announcement.
Nevada is eligible for $47,920,160.
Timeline of Activities Completed
| 09/05/2023 |
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GOE closed the Request for Information (RFI). |
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| 08/10/2023 |
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GOE released an RFI on best practices for program design. |
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| 07/27/2023 |
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DOE released guidance and opened applications to states for the full
programmatic funding (applications due date of 1/31/2025). |
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| 07/17/2023 |
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GOE applied for early
administrative funds. |
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| 02/13/2024 |
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GOE names Innovative Emergency Management, INC. as the vendor to conduct the needs assessment. |
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| 03/27/2024 |
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DOE awarded early administrative funds. |
Tentative Timeline of Upcoming Activities
| Summer 2024 |
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Needs
assessment is conducted. These programs effectively serve Nevada households with technology and services that reduce energy bills, increase home comfort, improve indoor air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The purpose of the needs assessment for the state will determine the most successful attributes a program administrator should offer, as well as attributes ideal for successful program design. |
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| Fall 2024 |
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GOE
plans to issue a second RFP for program development and implementation. The selection
of program design and the partner who will implement the program will be determined
through this process. |
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| Early 2025 |
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Rebate
programs open to the public for applications. |