Weatherization Enhancement, and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 29, 2015)
Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act
This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program for low-income persons through FY2020.
The Department of Energy (DOE) must make competitive grants to qualified tax-exempt charitable organizations for energy efficiency retrofits of low-income homes. The grants may be used for single-family and multifamily housing.
Contractors carrying out weatherization with funds under the bill must be selected through a competitive bidding process and be accredited as specified by this bill. In order to receive a grant, organizations must use a crew chief who is certified or accredited as required by this bill.
Beginning on October 1, 2016, DOE must ensure that: (1) each retrofit for which weatherization assistance is provided meets minimum efficiency and quality of work standards, (2) at least 10% of the dwelling units are randomly inspected by an accredited third party to ensure compliance with the standards, and (3) the standards meet or exceed the current industry standards for home performance work.
The bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to reauthorize the program for state energy conservation plans through FY2020.
What just happenedJul 31, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 29, 2015
- Jul 31, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 29, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House