Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates Program

Overview The Inflation Reduction Act (Pub. L. 117-169, Sec. 50121 and 50122) allocated funding to the U.S. Department of Energy to implement a rebate program to make homes more energy efficient, to provide upgrades to electric appliances, and to cut energy costs. The Home Energy Rebates Program will allow households to obtain clean energy equipment […]

More

Alabama Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program

  Overview To review the State’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan, click the banner below:     Alabama has a state-funded program which provides opportunities for charging infrastructure grants in areas of the state and for types of chargers that are not eligible under the federal NEVI program. Ongoing priorities for this state program will […]

More

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program

News Based on new guidance from the Federal Highway Administration, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has developed a new state plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. This plan was submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and was approved on September 9, 2025. ADECA is now in the process of preparing […]

More

Local agencies receive $2.58 million to assist low-income families with utility costs

October 21, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.58 million to help low-income households with home energy costs during the winter months. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide funding to help low-income families heat their homes this winter. “As we enter the coldest months of the year, many low-income residents find […]

More

Weatherization Documents

10 CFR 440 Agency-Self-Assessment Air Sealing Calculators Deferrals Classification Guide Tracker_Template H&S Cost Specifications Space Heater Policy WPN 08-4 T&TA Retention Agreement Template WAP Invoice WAP Operations Manual WAP Travel Request Weatherization Monthly Expenditure Report   2021 State Plan FY2021 LIHEAP State Plan Alabama Weatherization State Plan   2020 Sate Plan 2020 Health and Safety […]

More

ADECA releases statewide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

January 26, 2022

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released a comprehensive, statewide plan to guide current and future efforts to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The plan is designed to guide the deployment of future state and federal funds to expand the availability of fast charging stations along Alabama’s major travel corridors. […]

More

ADECA names agency to continue temporary, emergency responsibility for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Jefferson County

January 24, 2022

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced today that the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will continue temporary responsibility for managing the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Jefferson County until the process to name a longer-term agency is completed. The program provides emergency assistance with home heating and cooling […]

More

ADECA names agency to assume emergency responsibility for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Jefferson County through December

December 3, 2021

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced Friday that the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will assume emergency responsibility for managing the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Jefferson County through the month of December. Residents will be able to apply for assistance directly with the agency. The agency […]

More

State seeks feedback from Alabamians on broadband access

September 21, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Want to see further improvements in broadband access in Alabama? Here’s is a simple way Alabamians can help. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is requesting information about broadband internet access and speed from Alabama residents and businesses. Alabamians are encouraged to take the speed survey at https://alabama.speedsurvey.org/ to help the […]

More