Trump's DOE restarts energy rebate

Switching from fossil fuels to electricity for heating is no longer covered.

1. Frame 1DOE reopens $8.8 billion in home rebate funds, but rules block families from using them to switch gas heat to electric.
2. Frame 2State energy offices run the rebate path, so homeowners wait for local portals, contractors, and approved project rules.
3. Frame 3HEEHR can offer up to $14,000 at checkout for efficient electric appliances and building-envelope upgrades.
4. Frame 4The new gate favors electric-to-electric upgrades or new construction, leaving gas, oil, and propane heating swaps outside.
5. Frame 5Insulation and air sealing now come before appliance rebates, making the house shell the first bottleneck.
6. Frame 6The next test is state launch guidance: which projects qualify, which contractors join, and whether court fights reopen fuel switching.