S. 2570: Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to modify existing legislation related to the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps improve energy efficiency in homes, especially for low-income families. Here’s what the bill proposes:

Reauthorization of the Weatherization Assistance Program

The bill extends the funding and authority for the Weatherization Assistance Program from the current expiration date of 2025 to 2030, ensuring the continuation of support for weatherizing homes.

Definition Updates

The bill revises the definition of "fully weatherized" dwellings. According to the new definition:

• A dwelling is deemed fully weatherized if it includes all recommended improvements identified by an energy audit approved by the Secretary and passes a final quality control inspection.

Changes to Financial Assistance Limits

The bill proposes several modifications regarding the financial assistance provided for weatherization:

• The maximum allowable cost per unit of weatherization assistance will increase from $6,500 to $15,000.
• Conditions are included allowing for the potential increase of assistance limits beyond these new thresholds if market conditions necessitate it, as determined by the Secretary.
• Changes are also made to ensure that fully weatherized homes are supported, rather than partially weatherized ones.

Amendments to Existing Sections