Office of Governor Tony Evers *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* August 8, 2024 Contact:[email protected]? *?* *Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Wisconsin?s Launch of Federal Home Energy Rebates Program* ? Audio File to Radio Address. [ [link removed] ]

MADISON ? Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement [ [link removed] ] of the launch of Wisconsin?s?Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES)?Program. Wisconsin is?the first state?in the nation to launch the HOMES Program to deliver?rebates to households undertaking whole-home, energy-saving improvements under the new program.

Wisconsin?s launch of the HOMES program is part of the Biden-Harris Administration?s nationwide initiative to provide $8.8 billion in federal funding for states, territories, and Tribal Nations?to lower energy costs and increase efficiency?by making it cheaper to install cost-saving measures?in homes?such as heat pumps, electrical panels, and insulation.?According to the U.S. Department of Energy, these energy-saving measures will save American households up to $1 billion annually in energy costs and support an estimated 50,000 U.S. jobs in residential construction, manufacturing, and other sectors.?

"Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here with exciting news!

Wisconsinites will now be able to save thousands of dollars on energy efficiency upgrades to their homes thanks to the launch of the new Home Efficiency Rebate Program.

Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to launch this new program that will deliver thousands of dollars in rebates to households and multifamily buildings undertaking whole-home, energy-saving improvements.

We also announced that Wisconsin received federal approval for our Home Electrification and Appliance? Rebate Program application, meaning Wisconsin residents will soon be able to access instant discounts on purchases of efficient electric home appliances and equipment.

These programs will go a long way in lowering costs for important energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades for households here in Wisconsin, all while saving folks and families up to $1 billion every year in energy costs and supporting nearly 50,000 jobs.?

This is proof that we don?t have to choose between protecting the environment and economic development and creating jobs?we can and we?re doing both.

We have been glad for the tremendous partnership between the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin? and Focus on Energy, as well as the leadership of President Biden and the entire Biden-Harris Administration to support these and other important clean energy efforts.

Building a brighter, stronger, clean energy future starts right at home, and I look forward to seeing how these programs will lighten costs for folks and families across the state.

Learn more about how to get a home energy assessment and taking advantage of rebates to support your home energy projects by going to focusonenergy.com

Thank you."
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