Georgia · #6 metro by population
Where to get a home energy audit in the Atlanta area, what it costs, which rebates are open now and where Georgia stands on the federal Home Energy Rebates. Every program links to its official page and was checked on October 12, 2026.
Metro area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Heating and cooling degree days, base 65°F, 1991–2020 normals at ATLANTA HARTSFIELD INTL AP, GA US (USW00013874). NOAA ↗
46.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Atlanta city, Georgia, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year. Census ↗
highest potential: predicted average indoor level above 4 pCi/L (Fulton County, GA). EPA says not to use the zone to decide whether to test: high levels turn up in all three zones, so test every home. Radon testing guide · EPA ↗
| State | Electricity¢ per kWh · July 2026 | Natural gas$ per therm · 2025 average | Heating oil$ per gallon · week of Oct 5, 2026 | Propane$ per gallon · week of Oct 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 16.3¢ | $1.97 $20.42 per thousand cu ft | Not reported | $3.08 |
Utility efficiency programs follow the company that delivers your power or gas, so check your bill before you book anything.
Georgia's gas market was restructured under a 1997 law, so homeowners on AGL's system must choose a certified marketer to buy gas from. AGL delivers it and to establish service AGL tells you to 'contact a marketer'. AGL's rebates require an active account in good standing with a Georgia certified marketer. SCANA Energy is the PSC-approved Regulated Provider for low-income consumers and for customers who cannot get service from another marketer. Community Action Agencies handle qualification. No energy-efficiency rebates run by the marketers themselves were found, but the marketers were not checked one by one.
4 programs in our research, open ones first. Prices are as each program publishes them. If you want a full diagnostic audit outside these programs, look for a certified auditor: how to find one and what audits cost.
Georgia Power
Georgia Power HEIP; the assessment is done by an HEIP Program Installer
Cost, as published The contractor sets the price. Georgia Power rebates 50% of the cost up to $150, one assessment per calendar year.
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), through program-approved contractors
Cost, as published Not stated. GEFA tells homeowners to 'ask your contractor about any potential assessment fees, first.'
Georgia Power, delivered by Utility Energy Services (UES)
10 offers in our research for the Atlanta metro; 9 are open as of October 12, 2026. Many require the program’s own contractor or an audit first, so read the terms before you buy.
GEFA (federally funded by U.S. DOE)
Amount Under 80% AMI: up to 98% of cost, max $10,000 (20-34% modeled savings) or $16,000 (35%+ savings). 80% AMI and above: up to 50%, max $2,000 (20-34%) or $4,000 (35%+).
Who qualifies Households whose primary home is in Georgia. Owners show a property tax record or insurance document, and renters need a Landlord Authorization Form. The tier depends on income vs. county AMI; a SNAP, Medicaid or LIHEAP benefit letter can establish eligibility. A program-approved contractor is required, with no DIY path.
Georgia Power
Amount 50% of cost, up to $1,700 (electric-heated home) or $1,400 (gas-heated). Two-measure Home Comfort Duo (air sealing + insulation): up to $1,000 electric / $800 gas.
Who qualifies Georgia Power residential customers. A Program Installer is required, existing attic insulation must be below R-19, and most ducts must be in unconditioned space.
Georgia Power
Amount 50% of cost, up to $300 (electric-heated home) or $200 (gas-heated)
Who qualifies Existing attic insulation must be below R-19. Add R-49 or more across the whole attic. Self-install is allowed for non-air-sealing insulation types. Radiant barriers don't qualify.
Georgia Power
Amount Air sealing: 50% up to $400 (electric) / $300 (gas). Duct repair and sealing: 50% up to $600 (electric) / $500 (gas).
Who qualifies Air sealing needs a Program Installer, test-in/test-out and at least a 20% CFM50 reduction. Duct sealing needs at least a 30% CFM25 reduction by a Program Installer or DET verifier. Homes with combustion appliances must pass combustion safety testing.
Georgia Power
Amount 50% of cost, up to $1,500 (ground-source heat pump conversion: 50% up to $300), per the 2026 requirements PDF. Georgia Power's HEIP web page shows these as 'Up to $1,500' and 'Up to $300' without mentioning the 50% limit. The web page also lists 'Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump - Combined: Up to $500' and 'Combination Heat Pump Water/Space Heating: Up to $500'. Neither is in the 2026 PDF, so their terms could not be confirmed.
Who qualifies Georgia Power residential customers replacing an electric furnace. A licensed HVAC installer is required, the system must be AHRI-listed, and the installer must attest that it replaced an electric furnace.
Georgia Power
Amount 50% of cost, up to $800
Who qualifies ENERGY STAR certified unit, installed by a licensed plumber, a Program Installer, or the homeowner. No rebate if a midstream incentive was already received for the same unit.
Georgia Power
Amount 50% of cost, up to $150 (up to two per account per year)
Who qualifies Georgia Power residential customers with a ducted central heating and air system. Buy through georgiapowermarketplace.com. Self-install or use an installer.
Atlanta Gas Light
Amount Furnace: $300 (92-94.9% AFUE) or $400 (95%+ AFUE). Water heater: $200 (tank, UEF 0.82+, or condensing tank, TE 0.90+); $300 (tankless, UEF 0.87+).
Who qualifies You must have an active account in good standing with a Georgia certified marketer in AGL territory and be replacing existing natural gas equipment in an existing home (not new construction), installed by a licensed Georgia contractor. Limits: two furnace rebates and one water heater rebate per address per 10 years. Dual-fuel systems are excluded. Claim online within 45 days of installation.
GEFA
Amount Not published
Who qualifies Low- and moderate-income households. When HEAR reopens, single-family applicants can get rebates only for electrical wiring and panel upgrades, and only together with an eligible HER project. HEAR will not reopen for multifamily.
Atlanta Gas Light
Amount Tank water heater $400; tankless $500; furnace $1,000 (new customer, electric to gas) or $500 (existing customer, electric to gas, or propane to gas); dryer $200. Cap: $3,000 per residential address per year.
Who qualifies Active account with a certified marketer in AGL territory. The new-customer furnace rebate requires no gas at the premise in the past 36 months. Dual-fuel systems and new construction are excluded. Claim within 45 days.
Statewide rebate programs and federal options: rebates and programs.
Heat pumps in Atlanta → What one costs to run against gas here, each heat pump rebate with the equipment rule that decides which models qualify, and the certified systems and brands that suit the climate.The two federal rebate programs, HOMES (whole-home efficiency) and the high-efficiency electric home rebates (HEAR, renamed HEEHR in 2026), are run by each state, so availability depends on the state. DOE rewrote the rules effective May 29, 2026 (Program Notice 26-2 ↗): no more federal rebates for switching from gas, oil or propane to electric equipment, and insulation and air sealing come before heating and cooling upgrades unless a home already meets a state-set level.
Program: Georgia's Home Energy Rebates: Home Efficiency Rebates (HER, Georgia's name for federal HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)
Run by: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), funded by U.S. DOE
The program fully launched in spring 2025. GEFA reported on Aug. 12, 2026 that more than $50 million had been issued to more than 3,500 households, with an average rebate of $12,104 and estimated savings of $1,407 a year. HER (open): under 80% AMI up to 98% of cost, max $10,000 (20-34% modeled savings) or $16,000 (35%+); 80% AMI and up, up to 50%, max $2,000 or $4,000. A program-approved contractor is required. HEAR has been paused since Aug. 14, 2026. GEFA says it will reopen in October 2026 with limited funding, for single-family homes only and only for electrical wiring and panel upgrades alongside an HER project. There is no multifamily pathway. Program-update webinar: Oct. 14, 2026. Contact center: 877-348-5237.
| State | HEAR / HEEHR (electric appliances) | HOMES (whole-home efficiency) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Georgia rebate guide | Paused paused — not accepting new applications; reopening October 2026 with limited measures (single-family only) | Open |
How the programs work: Home Energy Rebates explained · every state’s status.
GEFA (state administrator) through local Community Action Agencies
Free whole-house weatherization for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Priority goes to elderly people, people with disabilities and families with children. An energy auditor visits first. Measures can include air and duct sealing, wall/floor/attic insulation, HVAC improvements, water-heater work and water-saving devices. Some counties have waiting lists. Providers by county: Tallatoona Community Action Partnership (Cobb, Fulton, Bartow, Paulding, Haralson); Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) (DeKalb, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, Walton, Barrow, Morgan); Clayton County Community Services Authority (Clayton, Fayette, Henry); Community Action for Improvement (Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Heard, Meriwether); Ninth District Opportunity (Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin); North Georgia Community Action (Cherokee, Pickens); Middle Georgia Community Action Agency (Butts, Pike, Spalding); Overview Inc. (Jasper).
Georgia Power
Free energy-saving improvements installed by a program contractor, up to $5,000 in total value: duct sealing, HVAC service, insulation, smart thermostat, water-saving devices, air purifiers and power strips. It does not cover windows or doors. Household income must be at or below 300% of federal poverty guidelines (2026: $47,880 for 1 person, $64,920 for 2, $81,960 for 3, $99,000 for 4). Renters need landlord consent. Health and safety problems must be fixed first. Apply at gpcresidentialease.customerapplication.com or call 1-877-310-5607.
Georgia Power
Completely free efficiency upgrades (duct sealing, HVAC service, insulation, smart thermostat, water-saving devices) for customers aged 60 or older who own and live in the home, with household income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Renters are not eligible.
Georgia Power with Utility Energy Services (UES)
Free direct-installed items (advanced power strips, faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, smart thermostats) for Georgia Power customers in prefab or mobile homes, owners or renters. Book through UES.
GEFA
Up to 98% of project cost (max $10,000 or $16,000 depending on modeled savings) through a program-approved contractor. Categorical eligibility via SNAP, Medicaid or LIHEAP benefit letters.
SCANA Energy, designated by the Georgia PSC
This is gas supply and billing help, not an efficiency program. The PSC approved SCANA Energy to serve low-income consumers and customers who cannot get gas service from another marketer, with qualification through Community Action Agencies.
None of the 1 rule we found reaches ordinary homes.
Who it applies to Large buildings only: private commercial and multifamily buildings of 25,000 sq ft or more, and city-owned buildings of 10,000 sq ft or more (phased in 2015-2017). It does not apply to single-family homes or ordinary homeowners.
Owners must benchmark energy use every year in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and report it to the City. Data is published, except for buildings scoring under 55. An energy audit comparable to ASHRAE Level II is required every 10 years (IMT lists commercial 50,000+ sq ft and multifamily/public 25,000+ sq ft for audits), with exemptions for high performers. Penalty: warning, then a $1,000 fine, plus $1,000 for each additional year of non-compliance.
Start with Georgia Power Free In-Home Energy Audit. Run by: Georgia Power, delivered by Utility Energy Services (UES). Cost: Free. Who qualifies: Eligible Georgia Power residential customers. Availability is limited, and customers who had an in-home audit or similar assessment in the past 12 months may not be eligible. How to book: Schedule online through Georgia Power's UES scheduler (https://utility-energyservices.my.site.com/s/GPClipboardAuditScheduler) or call UES at 877-310-5607, option 3 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-7 p.m. ET). Visits are booked in four-hour windows, and an adult 18 or older must be home. Our research lists 4 audit programs for the Atlanta metro, checked October 12, 2026; all of them are on this page.
Partly open: HER (HOMES) open; HEAR paused since 2026-08-14, with a limited reopening announced for October 2026. Checked October 12, 2026. Nationally, DOE rewrote the rules effective May 29, 2026: federal appliance rebates no longer pay for switching from gas, oil or propane to electric equipment, and homes must get insulation and air sealing before heating and cooling upgrades unless they already meet a state-set level.
Yes. Programs for income-qualified households in the Atlanta metro include Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), metro Atlanta providers, Georgia Power EASE (Energy Assistance for Savings and Efficiency), Georgia Power EASE for Seniors, Georgia Power EASE for Manufactured Homes, Georgia HER for households under 80% AMI and SCANA Energy, Regulated Provider (natural gas supply). Each one’s rules and contacts are listed on this page, with a link to its official page.
No local energy rule in our research applies to ordinary existing homes. One rule applies only to larger buildings.
Not for an audit done in 2026. The federal credit of up to $150 for a home energy audit was part of the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C), and the IRS says it can’t be claimed for audits paid for or done after December 31, 2025. Public Law 119-21 ended 25C and the Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) for 2026 work. An audit done in 2025 is claimed on the 2025 return (Form 5695).
Every source below was opened and checked on October 12, 2026.
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