We have received text from H.R. 6981: Streamlining Home Installation of New Energies Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-01-08, and currently has 3 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Streamlining Home Installation of New Energies Act of 2026 (or SHINE Act of 2026), aims to create a more efficient process for permitting and inspecting certain energy systems installed in residential buildings. The main goals and features of the bill include:
Establishment of a Streamlined Program
The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a voluntary streamlined permitting and inspection process. This process will be available for local and state authorities that manage permits for what are called "qualifying distributed energy systems."
Definitions
Qualifying distributed energy systems refer to equipment that can be installed to support energy use at or near residential buildings. This includes:
- Electricity generation from renewable sources like solar panels and wind systems.
- Battery systems that can store and discharge electricity.
- Charging stations for electric vehicles.
- Refueling systems for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Program Development Timeline
Within 180 days after the bill is passed, the Secretary, along with stakeholders from various trade associations and government groups, must launch a program to promote the new permitting and inspection procedures.
Activities Included in the Program
The program will involve several activities, such as:
- Developing an online permitting platform to facilitate submitting and approving permit applications.
- Setting targets for local authorities to adopt this streamlined permitting process.
- Providing technical assistance and training to local authorities on how to implement the new system and any necessary building codes.
- Creating a standardized inspection protocol that could include remote inspections and methodologies for high-performing installers.
- Taking additional steps to improve the overall permitting and inspection processes for these energy systems.
Support Services
The Secretary is also tasked with offering technical services to support the authorities responsible for the permitting process, and can provide financial assistance for implementing the new systems.
Certification Program
The Secretary has the authority to certify local authorities that adopt the new streamlined permitting process and may even award prizes to encourage compliance.
Funding Authorization
To execute these initiatives, the bill authorizes a budget of $20 million per year for the fiscal years 2027 through 2030.
Relevant Companies
- SO (Southern Company): As a major energy provider, Southern Company may see increased demand for distributed energy systems, affecting its business operations.
- NEE (NextEra Energy): Focused on renewable energy, NextEra Energy may benefit from increased installations of solar and battery systems due to streamlined permitting processes.
- TSLA (Tesla, Inc.): Tesla's energy division, which provides solar panels and battery systems, could see growth as homeowners find it easier to install these technologies.
Representative Susie Lee Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Susie Lee:
- H.R.6981: SHINE Act of 2026
- H.R.6532: PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025
- H.R.6454: VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025
- H.R.6404: Hire Student Veterans Act
- H.R.6204: Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act
- H.R.3981: To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.
You can track bills proposed by Representative Susie Lee on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lee.
Representative Susie Lee Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Susie Lee is worth $9.2M, as of January 9th, 2026. This is the 114th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Lee has approximately $2.0M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Susie Lee's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lee.
Representative Susie Lee Stock Trading
We have data on up to $22.5M of trades from Representative Susie Lee, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A July 23rd, 2025 sale of up to $1M of $FLL. The stock has fallen 37.78% since then.
- A April 20th, 2023 sale of up to $50K of $LPLA. The stock has risen 85.51% since then.
- A January 11th, 2019 sale of up to $50K of $BP. The stock has fallen 9.59% since then.
- A January 27th, 2022 purchase of up to $50K of $WYNN. The stock has risen 49.44% since then.
- A July 8th, 2020 sale of up to $50K of $GGT. The stock has fallen 35.19% since then.
You can track Representative Susie Lee's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lee.
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