The Qualified Contractor Network (QCN) provides a list of contractors approved to do IRA Home Energy Rebate work. Rebate recipients can use the list to find approved contractors in their area. It also helps contractors navigate the rebates program through training, marketing materials, and ongoing general support.
Commerce has made great progress toward the launch of the IRA rebates program and is in the final stage of getting U.S. Department of Energy authorization for program launch. The contractor list will be available to the public once the program is launched.
Contractor training is only available for approved QCN members. These free training sessions are a mandatory requirement for contractors who wish to participate in the program. If you’re interested in becoming part of the QCN, please use the “submit QCN Application” link below to join today.
Benefits of being a QCN member
- Eligible for IRA home energy rebate work
- Ongoing IRA Home Rebate training opportunities
- Business listing on the “Find a Contractor” list
- Program updates via email newsletter
- Marketing and education materials
- Contractor handbook
- Equipment and regional installation incentives
- Download the QCN application checklist (PDF) to learn how to complete application.
- Watch the QCN application video to walk through every step of the application process.
- Contractors: Register for QCN monthly office hours held every second Tuesday of the month, 12-12:30 p.m., to ask questions.
- Read the QCN Program Guide (PDF) to gain a comprehensive program overview.
- Fill out the QCN Contractor Support Form if you have questions or would like a QCN team member to contact you.
Before you can work on IRA Home Rebate projects, you must become a member of the Qualified Contractor Network. Your application will be reviewed for completeness, and a decision made within 14 business days.
Incomplete and rejected applications
Incomplete applications will be returned by email. You must respond within 30 calendar days to keep the application active. If the requested information is not received within 30 calendar days, your application will be rejected.
Applications may be considered incomplete or rejected for the following reasons:
- Certifications don’t match the scope of work.
- Licenses and certifications are expired.
- Missing LNI license for required work.
- Contractor does not have a valid Uniform Business Identifier (UBI) number.
- Invalid or expired insurance or surety bond.
- Contractor is on the Washington State Labor & Industries Debarred Contractors List or the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Do Not Pay list.
If an application is rejected, you will receive an email outlining why and possible next steps.
Register for one of the Zoom application help hour sessions below:
- Register for the Tuesday, March 10, application help hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, April 14, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, May 12, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, June 9, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, July 14, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, August 11, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, September 8, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, October 13, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, November 10, Application Help Hour session
- Register for the Tuesday, December 8, Application Help Hour session
Resources
- Additional resources
- QCN Contractor Requirements (PDF)
- Recursos en Español
- Contractor webinar recording (MP4)
- Fact sheet (PDF)
- Consumer Protection Plan – HARP (PDF)
- Consumer Protection Plan – HOMES (PDF)
- Customer Bill of Rights (PDF)
- Webinar recording 5-13-2025 (MP4)
- Workforce Gap Analysis (PDF)
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