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A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish an energy efficient appliance rebate program to provide rebates for the manufacturing, distribution, contracting, installation, and servicing of certain building electrification products and industrial heat pumps, and for other purposes.

12/21/2024, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 5622

Bill 118 s 5622, also known as the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Act, aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 in order to establish a rebate program for energy efficient appliances. This program would provide rebates for the manufacturing, distribution, contracting, installation, and servicing of certain building electrification products and industrial heat pumps.

The main goal of this bill is to incentivize the use of energy efficient appliances in order to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. By providing rebates for the purchase and installation of these products, the government hopes to encourage consumers and businesses to make more environmentally friendly choices.

In addition to promoting energy efficiency, the bill also aims to support the manufacturing and distribution of these products, which could help create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the clean energy sector. Overall, the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Act seeks to address both environmental and economic concerns by promoting the use of energy efficient appliances and supporting the clean energy industry.

Current Status of Bill S 5622

Bill S 5622 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill S 5622 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2024.  Bill S 5622's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5622

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5622

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Comments

Brendan Pruitt profile image

Brendan Pruitt

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1 year ago

I don't see the point of this bill. It seems like a waste of time and money. How will this actually benefit anyone in the short term?