Pre-Program Launch
Program launch refers to the time when a state, territory, or Tribe begins accepting rebate claims. In order to launch a Home Energy Rebates Program, states, territories, and Tribes must submit pre-launch information form(s) to PNNL. The information provided in these forms is needed to understand how PNNL's information technology team will engage with the state, state program implementer, territory, or Tribe.
Pre-launch form(s) must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to planned program launch. Visit the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Home Energy Rebates Application Guidance for additional resources on program launch.
Pre-Launch Data Details
States, territories, and Tribes must submit the information in the templates below no later than 60 days before launching their program(s). If applicable, program implementer(s) should be consulted prior to submitting pre-launch data. Please email the filled-out template(s) to your project officer(s).
50121 (HER) Rebates: Pre-Launch Information Form
50122 (HEAR) Rebates: Pre-Launch Information Form
Templates updated December 26, 2024
Area Median Income (AMI) Resources
The following resources were developed to assist with assessment during the implementation of the Home Energy Rebates Program. These resources will be updated yearly after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) publish new Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and Area Median Income (AMI) numbers.
The AMI/FPL Comparison Tool spreadsheet presents a comparison of an 80% AMI vs. 200% FPL for each specific U.S. Census Area. This spreadsheet was developed to assist rebate programs intending to combine or coordinate Home Energy Rebates programs and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) or other programs that use an FPL threshold.