Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department is seeking proposals from qualified entities, or consortium of entities (each, a “Implementer”) with expertise in implementing and inspecting energy efficiency projects and home improvements; to develop (or leverage existing) robust user interfaces, tools, websites, and systems for implementation and oversight of rebate program delivery and lifecycles; to develop (or leverage existing) income verification methods or software to determine program eligibility; to fulfill data preparation, review, reporting, and analysis; to network and create (or leverage existing) communication channels for program outreach and education to promote program offerings to homeowners and contractors; to partner with community based agencies, retailers, installers, and organizations (or leverage existing programs) to improve access to appliances, workforce, and rebates, facilitating the integration of program funds and/or any other financing mechanisms, to reduce cost for low-income household projects; to assess program effectiveness and satisfaction for completed projects and carry out any additional program implementation requirements. Women-owned and/or minority-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
