BEMIDJI — The Minnesota Department of Commerce will host a Home Energy Rebate Program hearing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, in the Beaux Arts Ballroom at Bemidji State, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE.
The Home Energy Rebate Program was funded through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which invests $500 billion in the clean energy economy to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. The Inflation Reduction Act was created for the purpose of helping households make energy improvements, like upgrading appliances to efficient electric models, adding insulation and modernizing home wiring systems.
The hearing aims to gather local perspectives, insights and priorities from those who could benefit from the program, ensuring inclusivity and reaching populations often underrepresented in decision-making processes, a release said.
The hearing is open to all Minnesota residents, especially those with an interest in energy efficiency or who work in the energy efficiency sector, including utilities and contractor workforce; non-profits; community-based organizations and advocacy groups; and renters, homeowners and landlords.
Attendees will learn from an informative presentation on the program and have opportunities to ask questions and participate in breakout conversations. People who attend the hearing will have the opportunity to discuss the HER programs with representatives for the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Registration to these events is encouraged, but not required.
To register or learn more, visit
mn.gov/commerce/energy/consumer/energy-programs/public-engagement.jsp.