Office of Energy

Home Energy Rebates that Work for Your Home and Your Wallet

Reliable. Affordable. Mississippi-made energy solutions.

The State of Mississippi is working hand-in-hand with local utilities to make it easier for families to improve their homes, lower their energy bills, and invest in their future, all through the new Home Energy Rebates (HER) program.

What Are Home Energy Rebates?

HER rebates help homeowners make upgrades that reduce energy use, increase comfort, and cut down on monthly utility costs. These rebates are:

• Voluntary and simple to access
• Tailored to your home’s needs
• Backed by your local utility and the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)
• Designed to put money back in your pocket

Whether you’re thinking about upgrading insulation, sealing drafty windows, or replacing an old heating and cooling system, HER helps make smart improvements more affordable.

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Why It Matters for Mississippi

Mississippians take pride in being good stewards of our homes, our money, and our communities. HER supports that tradition by:

• Powering local prosperity
  By helping homeowners reduce energy costs, we boost disposable income, strengthen spending power, and support local businesses.
• Building a more competitive Mississippi
  HER lays the groundwork for long-term economic resilience, and lower utility bills mean more resources stay here at home.
• Supporting smart energy leadership
  These rebates help us position our state for sustainable growth by encouraging communities to invest in efficiency and strengthening the grid we all rely on.
• Strengthening community foundations
  HER is a locally driven, voluntary, and accessible effort led by local utilities delivering practical solutions that empower families while reinforcing trusted local leadership.

This program creates more opportunities for Mississippi families like yours to make informed, cost-saving choices that work for their homes.

Section 31-7-14 of the Mississippi Code authorizes public entities to “enter into an energy services contract, energy performance contract or shared-savings contract” designed to finance cost-saving energy efficiency projects. These contracts allow a public facility to complete energy efficient building improvements with little or no upfront capital investments and are leveraged through future energy and operational savings achieved from the improvements. These projects typically include energy efficient technologies, lighting, energy management controls, HVAC, renewable technologies and other energy saving measures. Energy savings performance contracting can help organizations reduce energy and operating costs.

The Mississippi Development Authority’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (MDA-ENRD) maintains a list of energy service providers that are on the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) list of Qualified Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and possess a Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Public entities may procure services from any qualified energy service provider on this list. Companies interested in operating in Mississippi should contact MDA-ENRD at 601-359-3449 for more information.

List of Mississippi’s Pre-Qualified Energy Service Providers

NOTIFICATIONS. Entities, (§ 31-7-14 1.a.iv… “board of trustees of any public school district, junior college, institution of higher learning, publicly owned hospital, state agency or governmental authority) are required to notify MDA-ENRD in writing that it plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for contracts described in § 31-7-14. Please direct all notifications to:

Lisa Maxwell, Deputy Director
MDA-Energy & Natural Resources Division
Post Office Box 849
Jackson, MS  39205-0849

ENRD provides information and resources on procuring an energy savings performance contract. Model documents and other resources can be found at one of the following links:

Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Toolkit

Access to resources and information compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on best practices that building owners can use to successfully complete projects.

eProjectBuilder/eProjecteXpress
A free, secure, online database developed by DOE and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to document and track project data, perform measurement and verification, and demonstrate the ongoing value of ESPC projects in the municipal and state government, university/college, school, and hospital market.

Foundations of Energy Savings Performance Contracting in Mississippi Training Video
Full Video from our ESPC event on September 14, 2023.

ESPC Campaign

MDA-ENRD has joined DOE’s ESPC Campaign. ESPC is a proven budget-neutral approach to implementing facility upgrades that are paid for overtime with guaranteed energy, water and cost savings. The campaign is a voluntary initiative to help states, local governments, schools and other public-sector organizations nationwide modernize buildings, address deferred maintenance, save on energy and water bills, support local economic development and meet efficiency and environmental targets and other lead-by-example goals through the use of performance contracting.

MDA-ENRD is proud to work with DOE and the network of ESPC Campaign partners to promote, share and leverage best-practice approaches for performance contracting and to collectively achieve $1 billion in measured and verified savings.

To learn more about the ESPC Campaign and to see if it might be a good fit for your organization, visit the ESPC Campaign website or contact ESPCcampaign@hq.doe.gov.

State Energy Management Program

The Energy and Natural Resources Division provides technical assistance and training on building energy codes, data gathering, energy audit procedures, employee education, energy consumption reduction techniques and more to assist state-owned facilities with cutting energy costs and formulating a more efficient future.

Through the State Energy Management Program, state agencies are required by law to report energy metrics to the division. Providing this data gives state agencies access to online databases, video tutorials and in-person training opportunities.

Contact the office

MDA offers programs designed to raise awareness about energy, physical sciences and conservation efforts, with age-specific programs for everyone from students to the public. The activities support the division’s mission to strengthen Mississippi’s energy workforce.

Mississippi’s Need Program is a partnership between the division and the National Energy Educational Development Project (NEED) to provide energy education and professional development workshops for k-12 state educators statewide. Through these workshops, educators are equipped with the training and resources to explore the science behind energy, and focus on the integration of energy through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the classroom. This program encourages critical thinking among students and better prepares them for STEM careers. Continuing education credits (CEU) are available for participating teachers. Check back for more information on the dates and locations of workshops.

The Mississippi Regional Middle School Science Bowl is a collaborative effort between the division and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science to encourage student involvement in STEM by hosting a regional annual math and science competition. Teams of middle school students compete in a science quiz bowl and answer questions about life science, physical science, earth science, general science, and mathematics. The winning team advances to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl held annually in Washington, DC.

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Mississippi $2,000,650 to fund activities supporting reduction in energy consumption and lowering long-term operating and maintenance costs of local government buildings and facilities.

Funds will be issued competitively through sub-awards to eligible Mississippi cities and counties for retrofits, system upgrades, and other eligible activities designed to reduce energy consumption.

Attention  

 The EECBG Review Team will evaluate and score all applications during the application period. Applicants will be notified of their funding status after the application period has closed.  Applications are not approved on a weekly or rolling basis. 

If you are requesting reimbursement for an energy audit and do not yet an invoice or proof of payment, please indicate on the reimbursement form that the payment documentation is pending.  You may submit the required proof of payment on a later date.

Due to technical difficulties, the deadline for submission of applications is extended to Wednesday, August 19, 2026. 

How To Apply

The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will be posted on the Mississippi Development Authority’s website along with the link to the application portal for the Request for Funding Application (RFA).  Applicants will use the official portal to submit applications. The RFA Period is expected to be open from July 13 to August 14, 2026.

Note: All applications must be submitted via the application portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ (07.06.26)

Required Application Resources

The following documents are required for submission of an application:

1. ASHRAE Level I or II Energy Audit
2. Utility Bills
3. Audited Financial Statements or Compilation Report and Compliance Letter
4. Entity Policies and Procedures
5. Project Site Information

Program Objectives

Mississippi encourages submission of applications for energy efficient retrofits to existing public facilities.

Eligible Entities

• Mississippi Cities not eligible for EECBG Formula Grant Funding
• Mississippi Counties not eligible for EECBG Formula Grant Funding
• Mississippi non-entitlement units not eligible for EECBG Formula Grant Funding

Eligible Projects

• Lighting and Daylighting
• HVAC Systems
• Building Envelop Improvements
• Water Heating
• Industrial Systems
• Energy Management

Ineligible Projects

• New construction

Application Timeline:

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) fully intends to meet the anticipated schedule; however, this timeline is provisional and may be adjusted.

Program Resource Links:

EECBG Program Overview 

EECBG Pre-Application Screening Form

EECBG Funding Opportunity Announcement 

EECBG Application

Contact

Please direct questions to eecbgms@mississippi.org

Energy codes are regulations that establish the minimum energy efficiency requirements for new and renovated buildings. These codes, which are a subset of building codes, ensure that construction practices adhere to energy-saving measures. There are two types of energy codes: commercial and residential. Commercial energy codes apply to non-residential buildings such as offices, hospitals, schools, and other business establishments. Residential codes apply to buildings where people live, such as houses, apartments, and condominiums.

Model energy codes are developed nationally by the International Energy Code Council (IECC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE). These serve as templates or benchmarks, which are then adopted and enforced at the state and local levels. The process allows states to make amendments to the code to fit the needs of the region best. Energy code compliance offers numerous benefits, including improved building efficiency, reduced energy consumption and costs, increased grid resiliency, and enhanced occupant health and comfort.

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is tasked with adopting energy code standards for buildings, except low-rise residential buildings, in accordance with Standard 90.1-2016 of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), for building construction, standards for computer-based energy management systems, standards for systems for co-generation of heating, cooling and electricity, and standards for design to use passive solar energy concepts, in order to promote the efficient use of energy.

Miss. Code Ann. § 57-39-21.

Powering the Future: Mississippi’s Critical Minerals Opportunity

Mississippi is building the foundation for America’s energy future—unlocking critical minerals, attracting investment, and creating new opportunities for growth across the state.

In May 2025, Governor Tate Reeves launched the “Mississippi Power Play” after meeting with energy leaders to chart a stronger path forward. The goal was simple: remove barriers, speed up responsible development, and make Mississippi one of the most competitive places in the country to invest in energy.

Since then, the state has taken steps to streamline permitting, provide greater regulatory certainty, and support smart, strategic investment across the energy sector. These efforts are helping position Mississippi as a leader in powering the industries of tomorrow.
At a time when countries around the world are competing for energy and the resources that fuel new technologies, Mississippi has a clear advantage. With abundant natural resources, a strong workforce, and a commitment to getting things done, the state is ready to lead.

Unlocking Critical Minerals

Beneath Mississippi’s surface lies an important opportunity. The state is home to significant deposits of mineral-rich brines that contain critical minerals like lithium—essential for batteries, advanced manufacturing, and modern energy systems.
Developing these resources can help strengthen U.S. supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources, while creating new jobs and industries here at home.
Mississippi also brings a unique advantage: decades of geological knowledge combined with a business-friendly environment that supports responsible, large-scale development. By connecting these resources with advanced extraction technologies, the state is building a new industrial ecosystem—one that supports both energy innovation and economic growth.

A Proven Resource Base

Mississippi shares the highly productive Smackover Formation—a geologic system already drawing major investment for lithium production in neighboring states.
Data from Mississippi shows lithium concentrations reaching up to 341 mg/L, well above the typical threshold for economic viability. That means the potential here isn’t just promising—it’s competitive.

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