Summary#
This bill adds a new "Weatherization Readiness Fund" to the Energy Conservation and Production Act. The fund will give money to States that run the weatherization assistance program. States must use the money to repair or fix structural defects and hazards in homes occupied by low-income people when those problems stop weatherization work from being done. The bill authorizes $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for this fund.
The bill also changes the rules about how much financial assistance a State can provide per dwelling unit. It raises the basic per-unit limit from $6,500 to $15,000. It changes wording so the limit applies to homes that are "fully weatherized." It raises a separate limit from $3,000 to $6,000. The bill lets the Secretary increase the per-unit amount above the written limit if the Secretary determines market conditions require an increase. The text also makes a small technical (conforming) amendment to a related section.
What it means for you#
- If you live in a low-income household, your State's weatherization program may be able to pay for repairs that currently prevent weatherization work. Those repairs must fix defects or hazards found during an inspection.
- States that run weatherization programs will have higher per-home funding limits and a new dedicated fund for repair work. They may also get more flexibility if market costs rise because the Secretary can raise the per-unit limit.
- No publicly available information about changes to individual eligibility rules, exact application procedures, or timelines beyond the text of the bill.
Expenses#
- The bill authorizes $30,000,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the Weatherization Readiness Fund.
- The per-unit funding limit in the statute is raised from $6,500 to $15,000.
- A smaller statutory limit is raised from $3,000 to $6,000.
- The Secretary may raise per-unit assistance above the statutory limit if market conditions require it.
- No publicly available information about total long-term costs, estimated budgetary impact, or an official cost estimate (for example from the Congressional Budget Office) is included in the bill text provided.
Proponents' View#
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Opponents' View#
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