Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act

12/31/2022, 9:00 AM

Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act

This bill increases the rate of the energy tax credit for solar facilities placed in low-income communities.

Bill 117 HR 5183, also known as the Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide tax credits to developers of low-income housing projects that incorporate renewable energy sources.

The bill aims to incentivize the use of renewable energy in low-income housing developments in order to reduce energy costs for residents and promote sustainability. By offering tax credits to developers who invest in renewable energy technologies such as solar panels or wind turbines, the bill seeks to make these projects more financially feasible and attractive.

If passed, the Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act would have a positive impact on both the environment and low-income communities. By encouraging the use of renewable energy in housing developments, the bill would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Additionally, by lowering energy costs for low-income residents, the bill would help alleviate financial burdens and improve quality of life. Overall, the Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act is a promising piece of legislation that has the potential to benefit both the environment and low-income communities. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be voted on in the near future.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5183

Introduced on
2021-09-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/7/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act

This bill increases the rate of the energy tax credit for solar facilities placed in low-income communities.

Bill 117 HR 5183, also known as the Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide tax credits to developers of low-income housing projects that incorporate renewable energy sources.

The bill aims to incentivize the use of renewable energy in low-income housing developments in order to reduce energy costs for residents and promote sustainability. By offering tax credits to developers who invest in renewable energy technologies such as solar panels or wind turbines, the bill seeks to make these projects more financially feasible and attractive.

If passed, the Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act would have a positive impact on both the environment and low-income communities. By encouraging the use of renewable energy in housing developments, the bill would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Additionally, by lowering energy costs for low-income residents, the bill would help alleviate financial burdens and improve quality of life. Overall, the Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act is a promising piece of legislation that has the potential to benefit both the environment and low-income communities. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be voted on in the near future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an increase in energy credit for solar facilities placed in service with low-income communities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/29/2021

Low-Income Housing Renewable Energy Credit Act

This bill increases the rate of the energy tax credit for solar facilities placed in low-income communities.


Latest Action9/7/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.