Electrify Decatur Group Purchase Energy Rebate News Release

The City of Decatur is helping homeowners find effective new ways to lower their property’s energy usage through pathways toward affordable options that can reduce home energy costs.

For Immediate Release June 24, 2026

Electrify Decatur Offers New Ways to Achieve Household Energy Efficiency,
Lower Homeowner Energy Costs

City of Decatur Residents Can Access Affordable Options for Home Energy Improvements, Including a New Community Energy Rebate Program

DECATUR, Ga. – The City of Decatur is helping homeowners find effective new ways to lower their property’s energy usage through pathways toward affordable options that can reduce home energy costs. City residents can now receive support to:

• Access rebates for new home energy appliances, such as heat pump HVAC systems, hot water heaters and other all-electric solutions, through the newly introduced Community Energy Rebate Program. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative to support homeowners in improving their home comfort, replacing aging appliances with new energy-efficient, electric models, and reducing household energy consumption.
• Buy a specially priced home heat-pump water heater through a special Electrify Group Purchase campaign that discounts these high-tech systems by as much as 20 percent. The group buying program is made possible through Electrify Decatur – the City’s program to assist homeowners in making clean energy decisions and purchases.
• Estimate potential savings via a new Rebate Calculator that allows residents to view how stacking local, state and utility incentives can lead to significant discounts. Now available through Electrify Decatur, this calculator helps homeowners explore different upgrade options and better understand how available rebates can reduce project costs.

The goal of the City of Decatur’s newly offered Community Energy Rebate goal is to help Decatur homeowners access the benefits of home electrification, energy efficiency and weatherization.The first phase of the City’s program is designed for homeowners to receive point-of-sale discounts on eligible projects, with a payment in the approved rebate amount issued to the performing contractor following project completion. Details about the program and eligibility are available here.

Focused on heat pump water heaters, Electrify Decatur’s first Group Purchase program encourages residents to consider replacement of conventional water heaters by buying collectively during a limited-time window now open. Interested purchasers have until Aug. 3 to sign up for free – without obligation – to become eligible to buy a discounted system. Homeowners can save up to 20 percent on the price of the equipment by purchasing a heat pump water heater through this discount method. Homeowners can also access state, utility and City of Decatur rebates, helping them stack on additional savings. To get more information and book a free consultation, visit here.

“With temperatures rising and higher summer electricity rates kicking in, now is a great time for homeowners to visit Electrify Decatur and learn how they can access state, utility, and City of Decatur rebates for home electrification, energy efficiency, and weatherization,” said City of Decatur Mayor Tony Powers. “To get started, homeowners can schedule a free, no-obligation session with Electrify Decatur energy experts to learn what home upgrades can help them keep cool and save on their energy bills.”

“Electrification” is a way to transition from gas, heating oil, or outdated appliances and equipment to high-efficiency electrified alternatives. The Electrify Decatur program aims to make electrification—and the savings, safety and improved comfort it can bring—easier and more accessible to everyone. Replacing aging or outdated equipment with heat pumps is one of the most efficient, high-impact ways to improve indoor air quality and comfort plus often lower household energy costs. The free online marketplace — LetsGoElectric.com — showcases local contractors providing innovative heat pump technologies and energy-efficiency products and systems as well as electrical upgrades for purchase and installation in local homes.

Free 24/7 online availability of electrify information, access to contractors, an array of Electrify community events and engagement activities are available at ElectrifyDecatur.com You can learn about related events and activities here.

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Electrify Decatur is a newly developed program aimed at enabling active community participation in the City of Decatur’s clean-energy goals. The program provides support to residents through access to participating local contractors offering efficient technology options, navigation of government purchase incentives, and access to other information and guidance to reduce the household energy burden of local residents. Support for the program was provided through a grant from the Department of Energy.

MEDIA CONTACT:
LaTasha Brown, Communications Manager/ Public Information Officer

City of Decatur

470-409-2487

latasha.brown@decaturga.com