State pilots are large-scale projects to overcome widespread barriers to heat pump adoption in low- and moderate-income households and communities. The Accelerator is funding one to two pilots in each coalition state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Each state will design its state pilot. New Hampshire's state pilot program is run via a Request for Proposals open through November 16. The pilot focuses on projects such as new incentive and financing structures; workforce engagement and development; and innovative heat pump delivery approaches. Projects must align with the Accelerator’s mission to expand access to heat pumps, prioritize fair delivery to low- and moderate-income households, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and break systemic barriers.
Pilots can focus on (but aren’t limited to): - New incentive and financing structures - Workforce engagement and development - Innovative heat pump delivery approaches All state pilots must align with the Accelerator’s mission to expand access to heat pumps. Project designs should: - Prioritize the fair delivery of heat pumps in low- and moderate-income households and communities - Measurably reduce greenhouse gas emissions - Show a clear plan to break systemic barriers to heat pump adoption State pilots can fund new initiatives within or outside of existing programs run by: - Existing state programs - New program administrators - Program implementation and technical assistance firms - The Accelerator team (led by VEIC) in coordination with state agencies
