Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
The Weatherization Program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners and renters for energy efficiency improvements such as insulation, air sealing, and ventilation. These cost-effective repairs help reduce energy bills while improving home health, safety, and durability. Local agencies administer federal and state funds to qualified applicants.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Low-income household status
2.Owner-occupied or rental property
3.Primary residence
4.Meet income eligibility thresholds
5.Property must qualify for improvements
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
WVDED · West Virginia
Business and occupation tax credits for qualifying businesses creating 20+ new jobs in West Virginia, with enhanced benefits for investments in high-unemployment counties.