The Energy Office at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) continues to work toward implementation of the federally funded Home Energy Rebate Programs. Due to the size and complexity of the rebate programs, on behalf of DEQ, the State Procurement Bureau has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Home Energy Rebate Programs. The RFP number is DEQ-RFP-2024-0155R. The RFP can be viewed at bids.mt.gov. The deadline for proposal submission is May 2nd, 2024, by 2:00 PM. Potential vendors must direct any questions through the RFP Q&A board, or the Single Point of Contact, Rhonda Peters at [email protected].
Please continue to look for updates via this e-mail list and visit our Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program page for updated FAQ’s and other program information. In advance of our rebate programs rollout, we wanted to share a few whole-home project planning resources, as well as information on currently available energy conservation related incentives:
Also, please note the handy, practical guide for home energy efficiency and conservation: Montana_Energy_Savers_Guidebook_2024.pdf (mt.gov).
Please continue to look for updates via this e-mail list and visit our Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program page for updated FAQ’s and other program information. In advance of our rebate programs rollout, we wanted to share a few whole-home project planning resources, as well as information on currently available energy conservation related incentives:
- Utility Rebates
- NorthWestern Energy – NorthWestern Energy has rebates available for both electric and natural gas customers. Available measures will vary depending on if you are an electric or natural gas customer and rebates must meet certain requirements. For more information please visit: Efficiency Rebates and Incentives for Homeowners (northwesternenergy.com).
- Montana-Dakota Utilities – Montana-Dakota Utilities offers rebates for furnace replacements, programable thermostats, and LED lighting. For more information please visit: Savings for Your Home - Montana-Dakota Utilities Company.
- Electric Cooperatives – Montana electric co-op's often have rebate programs available to their members. Please visit your co-op's website to determine if a program exists in your area.
- Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
- While the rebate programs are not yet available, tax credits for various measures including air source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, and more are currently available. Tax credit eligible measures must meet certain efficiency ratings. Please consult with your accountant or tax preparer to see if you qualify for a tax credit. For more information please visit: Tax Credits for Homeowners | ENERGY STAR and About Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov).
- Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot Rebate Programs
- Bozeman – The City of Bozeman is offering a $500 rebate program for water customers who install a qualifying electric heat pump water heater. For more information please visit: Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate | City Of Bozeman.
- Missoula – The City of Missoula and Missoula County are partnering to offer a local $500 rebate for heat pump water heaters for projects completed in Missoula County. For more information please visit: Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates | Missoula, MT - Official Website.
- Other Resources
- The Montana Energy Savers Guidebook was created to help Montanans identify energy conservation measures to save on energy costs in their homes. The guidebook provides information on where to look for energy savings and how to complete the upgrades. It is a great place to start in developing a plan for residential energy conservation work that may qualify for the existing incentives covered above, in addition to rebate program incentives once available. To view the guidebook please visit: Montana_Energy_Savers_Guidebook_2024.pdf (mt.gov).
- To learn more about heat pump technology and whether it might be a fit for your home, please visit: Heat Pump Systems | Department of Energy.
- To learn more about heat pump water heater technology and whether it might be a fit for your home, please visit: Heat Pump Water Heaters | Department of Energy.
- If you are a licensed plumber working in NorthWestern Energy’s (NWE) service territory and would like to learn more about heat pump water heater design, installation best practices, and NWE incentives, an in-person heat pump water heater training is scheduled for Thursday, April 4th, 2024 from 7:30-10:00 AM at the Montana Weatherization Training Center in Bozeman (751 Osterman Dr. Unit #101). For more information contact Christine Armstrong at 406-586-0070 or [email protected].
Also, please note the handy, practical guide for home energy efficiency and conservation: Montana_Energy_Savers_Guidebook_2024.pdf (mt.gov).