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Pennsylvania: federal home energy rebates, LIHEAP and weatherization status

Status of the federal home energy rebates (HOMES, HEEHR), LIHEAP heating assistance and weatherization in Pennsylvania, with official links and a last-verified date on each. Only programs we have checked are listed; other programs may exist.

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Federal home energy programs in Pennsylvania: status and dates

Penn Energy Savers (HOMES and HEEHR)

federal rebate (state-run)

Status: not launched; awaiting final DOE approval

Dates: No launch date announced

PA DEP's page says: 'As of September 2026, DEP is awaiting final DOE approval to launch the Home Energy Rebate programs.' It also says DOE released new program guidance on June 1, 2026 and that DEP's Energy Programs Office is working to understand the changes and adjust program design to comply before launching for consumers. Rebate amounts and income limits are set by the IRA legislation. Residents can email [email protected] for updates. The DEP page gives no launch date.

Official source
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched

LIHEAP (Pennsylvania DHS)

LIHEAP

Status: opens Nov 2, 2026

Dates: Season Nov 2, 2026 to Apr 23, 2027

Per PA DHS 2026-27 LIHEAP materials: apply online (COMPASS), at a county assistance office, or call the LIHEAP helpline 1-866-857-7095. Income limits listed (annual): 1 person $23,940; 2 $32,460; 3 $40,980; 4 $49,500.

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Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

weatherization

Status: ongoing; apply through a county provider

PA DCED's income-eligibility page lists 2026 limits at 200% of the federal poverty level: $31,920 for one person, plus $11,360 per additional household member. Apply through your county weatherization provider.

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Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched

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