Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act

Bill 118 hr 4296, also known as the Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act, aims to establish a program within the Department of Energy to provide grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes for weatherization projects that increase the resilience and adaptation of homes and buildings to extreme weather events and climate change.

The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for receiving grants, which include demonstrating a plan for how the weatherization project will improve the resilience and adaptation of the building, as well as how it will benefit low-income households and communities that are disproportionately impacted by extreme weather events.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Energy to prioritize projects that are located in areas that are at high risk for extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. It also emphasizes the importance of using energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies in the weatherization projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Overall, the Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act seeks to address the growing challenges posed by climate change and extreme weather events by providing funding and support for weatherization projects that improve the resilience and adaptation of homes and buildings across the United States.