HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATION & EFFICIENCY RESOURCES
Take advantage of newly available opportunities to save money and reduce your household's energy footprint. Through local utility company rebates and Inflation Reduction Act incentives, your household can make the transition to affordable, clean energy.
Local Utility Rebates
Many local utility companies provide rebates to their customers who take steps to make their existing homes more energy efficient.
Inflation Reduction Act Incentives
Inflation Reduction Act tax credits are available for households with taxable income. Learn more through the following resources:
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Download a concise overview of improvements currently eligible for federal tax credits.
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Use Rewiring America’s interactive calculator to determine which tax credits and/or (coming soon) upfront rebates your household is eligible for. The Rewiring America guide provides a detailed explanation of Inflation Reduction Act incentives as well as descriptions of the latest energy efficient technology.
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The U.S. Department of Energy website provides an overview of IRA incentives that are part of the Investing in America Plan.
Start with an Energy Audit
The U.S. Department of Energy recommends energy audits as a first step towards an energy efficient home and before contracting with insulation, window and HVAC installers. Energy audits are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Contact us for specific contractor recommendations.
More Information
As a public service, Live/Work Building Co. offers presentations to businesses and community groups on the importance and methods of reducing household carbon emissions through electrification, energy efficiency and community planning.
To learn more about a range of local green living efforts, connect with Sustainable Newton, a grassroots nonprofit organization serving Newton County, Georgia.