Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 703 Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 703

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 retrofit 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 Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended to reauthorize the program for state energy conservation plans through FY2020.

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Current Status of Bill S 703

Bill S 703 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2015. Bill S 703 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2015. Bill S 703's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of April 30, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 703

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 703

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Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Energy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationLow- and moderate-income housingPublic contracts and procurementResidential rehabilitation and home repairSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 703

Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability ActA bill to reauthorize the weatherization and State energy programs, and for other purposes.Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act

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