H.R. 4758: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act is a proposed legislation aimed at repealing certain provisions from a previous law known as Public Law 117-169. The purpose of the bill is to eliminate specific programs related to energy efficiency and electrification for homes. Here are the main points of what the bill intends to do:

Repeal of Energy Programs

The bill seeks to repeal the following programs established under Public Law 117-169:

• High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program: This program provided rebates to homeowners for making energy-efficient upgrades, specifically focusing on electric home appliances.
• State-based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants: This initiative was focused on providing funding to train contractors in energy efficiency practices, aiding the transition towards more energy-efficient homes.
• Assistance for Latest and Zero Building Energy Code Adoption: This part of the law supported state efforts to adopt updated energy building codes to ensure homes meet higher energy efficiency standards.

Rescind Unobligated Balances

The bill also stipulates that any unspent funds from the repealed programs will be rescinded. This means that if there were any allocated amounts that hadn't yet been distributed or used for these energy programs, those funds would no longer be available once the legislation passes.

Amendments to Existing Law

In addition to repealing these provisions, the bill proposes a change to an existing section of Public Law 117-169. It specifically removes references to the rebates provided under the high-efficiency electric home rebate program.

Objective

The overall aim of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act is to roll back federal assistance and programs designed to incentivize the electrification and energy efficiency of homes. The sponsors of the bill may be advocating for greater homeowner autonomy in energy choices without federal incentives or regulations dictating those decisions.

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