Governor’s Office of Resiliency releases 1st phase of Arizona home energy rebates program

PHOENIX — The first stage of a federally funded Arizona home energy rebates program was launched Thursday to aid state citizens facing high energy bills and record-high heat.

The Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency released the new “Efficiency Arizona” program with the goals of increasing energy efficiency and fostering clean energy, according to a press release.

Phase 1 will target Arizonans who meet income eligibility requirements of below 80% Area Median Income or between 80-150% AMI. The first project will be replacing air conditioning units with heat pumps and is being done in cooperation with Wildfire and other community action agencies with heat-related specialties.

“This program is a game changer for Arizona,” Maren Mahoney, director of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency said. “Efficiency Arizona will not only provide financial relief to households through substantial rebates but also contribute to our state’s broader goals of environmental sustainability and resilience.”

Save money. Save energy.

Today, I launched Phase I of Efficiency Arizona to help Arizonans save money and stay safe in the heat. Learn more about the program here: https://t.co/g0lbja9KE3

— Governor Katie Hobbs (@GovernorHobbs) August 29, 2024

Resource Innovations, a private women-led energy company based in the United States, will be overseeing the entire program and will work closely with Arizona organizations, utilities and industry groups as a quality assurance partner.

“We are proud to partner with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency to bring Efficiency Arizona to life. This program represents a significant step forward in our mission to create equitable energy solutions for everyone,” Lauren Casentini, CEO of Resource Innovations, said.

Efficiency Arizona is being funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Rebates initiative. It is a piece of a national effort to reduce energy costs and upgrade energy equipment to leave a smaller environmental footprint.

For more information, visit the Efficiency Arizona website.