NPGA alert: DOE actions to prevent incentivized fuel switching

June 5, 2026 By Brian Richesson 0 Comments

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) issued a member alert that celebrates a win for the propane industry and its liquid fuel peers.

According to the NPGA member alert, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a slate of program notices providing that nearly $9 billion of Inflation Reduction Act funding may no longer be used to incentivize consumers to switch from propane or other gas heating and cooling systems to electric heat pumps. States with already-launched programs must implement the fuel-switching prohibition within three months.

These actions apply to both the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) program (rebates up to $8,000) and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) program (rebates up to $14,000), NPGA adds. Going forward, rebates under these programs are limited to upgrading existing electric equipment and new construction. Additionally, insulation and air sealing upgrades are required prior to installing electric upgrades.

NPGA and its coalition partners requested a comprehensive review of these programs with a specific focus on their disparate impact to combustion-fueled appliances.

“These programs were an example of heavy-handed government picking winners and losers rather than allowing homeowners the opportunity to choose the most affordable and efficient system for their needs,” says Stephen Kaminski, NPGA president and CEO. “I applaud Secretary [Chris] Wright and the U.S. DOE for listening to the concerns of our coalition and taking this action.”

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