Lower your bill.
Programs that help right now.
Federal and state programs that reduce your electricity costs directly — before you spend a dollar on solar.
See which programs
you qualify for.
Anonymous — nothing is saved. Answers stay in your browser. Results are estimates; final eligibility is determined by your state and program administrator.
Anonymous — nothing is saved. Answers stay in your browser. Results are estimates; final eligibility is determined by your state and program administrator.
LIHEAP — direct help
paying your bill.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides federally funded direct payments toward your electricity and heating bills. It also covers energy crises — if your service is at risk of being cut off, LIHEAP can intervene immediately.
- Household income below 150% of federal poverty level
- Renters and homeowners both eligible
- You don't need to be the account holder (anyone in household can apply)
- Benefits are tax-free and don't affect other assistance
Find your local LIHEAP office at benefits.gov or call 211 — the national social services helpline.
Free home weatherization
through WAP.
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free home energy upgrades — insulation, air sealing, HVAC replacement, and more — to income-qualified households. The average household receives $6,500 in improvements and saves $283/year permanently.
If your household already receives SSI, SNAP, or TANF you are automatically income-eligible in most states.
HOMES and HEAR
rebates — up to $14,000.
Two Inflation Reduction Act programs survived the 2025 federal tax credit termination — HOMES and HEAR. Unlike the old tax credits, these are direct upfront rebates not annual deductions.
- Heat pump: up to $8,000
- Heat pump water heater: up to $1,750
- Electric stove: up to $840
- Electrical panel: up to $4,000
Up to $8,000 for income-qualified households who achieve measured energy savings through whole-home improvements.
Utility low-income
rate programs.
Almost every major US utility offers income-qualified discount rate programs. These reduce your bill by 20–35% automatically every month — with no installation and no equipment required. Most customers who qualify have never asked about it.
| Utility | Program | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (CO) | REACH | Bill assistance for income-qualified customers |
| PG&E (CA) | CARE | 20–35% discount |
| SCE (CA) | CARE | 20% discount |
| Eversource | Low-Income Discount Rate | Varies by state |
| ConEd (NY) | Enhanced Low Income Program (ELIP) | Up to 50% discount |
Call your utility's customer service line and ask about income-qualified rate programs. Most require proof of income or enrollment in SNAP, SSI, or Medicaid.
Free home
energy audits.
Before investing in solar or any other upgrade, a free home energy audit identifies exactly where you are losing money. Most major utilities offer free online or in-home audits that take 30–60 minutes and identify specific improvements.
Demand response — get
paid by the grid.
Some utilities pay residential customers to reduce their electricity usage during peak demand periods. If you have a smart thermostat, EV, or battery — you may already qualify.
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Not sure which programs
you qualify for?
Find My Power checks your address, income signals, and utility territory to surface every available program.