Energy (Energy Efficiency)

passed · United States · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 4690: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

HR 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, repeals specific energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. It directly affects federal agencies and buildings subject to the repealed standards under Section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D)). The bill removes these standards from federal law, stating they "shall have no force or effect," and updates related provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to eliminate references to the repealed standards. This is a procedural repeal focused solely on removing existing requirements, not creating new infrastructure or policy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals energy efficiency standards for federal buildings, directly weakening conservation requirements under existing law.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals energy efficiency standards for federal buildings, directly removing environmental protections that reduce energy use and emissions per the Energy Conservation Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 616: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to double the dollar limitation for the energy efficient home improvement credit with respect to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and boilers.

This bill increases the tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements by doubling the dollar limit from $2,000 to $4,000. It specifically applies to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and biomass boilers purchased for home use. The change takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. Homeowners making these eligible upgrades will receive a higher tax credit, directly reducing their federal tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDoubles tax credit limit for energy-efficient home upgrades, providing direct tax relief to homeowners purchasing qualifying equipment.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill doubles tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades (heat pumps, biomass stoves), directly promoting renewable energy adoption and efficiency.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDoubles tax credit for energy-efficient home tech (heat pumps, biomass) promoting cleaner energy adoption and reducing emissions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas

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passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 4758: Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act This bill repeals the Department of Energy's (1) high-efficiency electric home rebate program for certain electrification projects in low- or moderate-income households, (2) state-based home energy efficiency contractor training grants, and (3) assistance for states and local governments to adopt specified building energy codes. It also rescinds any unobligated balances available for the rebates or adopting the building energy codes. (The unobligated balances for the contractor training grants were previously rescinded by the 2025 reconciliation act.)

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals energy efficiency rebates, contractor grants, and building code assistance programs, directly defunding initiatives supporting renewable energy adoption and home energy efficiency.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals energy efficiency rebates, contractor grants, and building code assistance programs that promote environmental protection and reduced emissions.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals energy efficiency rebates and grants for low-income households, defunding programs that support affordable housing affordability and energy costs for vulnerable residents.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill defunds energy efficiency programs that support smart grid technology and electrification infrastructure, limiting technological advancement in home energy systems.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Building Codes Homeownership

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SJRES 50: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

This joint resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a Department of Energy rule that established energy efficiency standards for certain appliances. The rule required manufacturers to meet specific certification, labeling, and enforcement standards for products like refrigerators and washing machines. Under the resolution, if approved, the rule would be voided, preventing it from taking effect as a federal regulation. This action directly affects appliance manufacturers and retailers who would have had to comply with the new standards. The process follows the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code) to block regulations without new legislation.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule requiring energy efficiency standards for appliances, weakening regulatory requirements95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to void DOE energy efficiency standards for appliances, removing requirements that reduce energy consumption and pollution. Directly weakens environmental regulations by deregulating appliance standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1342: Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025

This bill creates a new $30 million annual Weatherization Readiness Fund (2026-2030) to help states fix structural defects in low-income homes before weatherization can be installed. It directly affects low-income households in states receiving Weatherization Assistance Program funds, by requiring states to use these funds to repair hazards that block weatherization work. The bill also raises the maximum per-unit cost limit for fully weatherized homes from $6,500 to $15,000 and adds flexibility for the Secretary to adjust costs based on market conditions. These changes aim to streamline the weatherization process and increase funding efficiency for eligible homes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $30M annual fund for weatherization readiness, increases per-unit cost limit, directly funding low-income housing improvements via state budgets.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases funding and efficiency standards for weatherization, directly advancing energy efficiency in low-income housing through structural improvements and higher cost limits.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding and improves weatherization program efficiency, directly reducing energy consumption and emissions in low-income housing through structural repairs and higher cost limits.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates $30M annual fund for low-income home repairs before weatherization, raises per-unit cost limits, directly funding weatherization assistance to improve affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4338: Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025

HR 4338, the Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025, directs the Department of Energy to create and maintain a free online tool called the Weather-Safe Energy Platform. This platform will provide electricity utilities, grid operators, and regulators with high-resolution weather and hydrological data - showing how patterns change over time and location - to improve planning for extreme events like hurricanes or wildfires. The bill requires the tool to include historical data, projections, stakeholder input, and research findings on extreme weather impacts, with technical assistance training provided to users. The platform must be launched within two years of the bill's enactment, and the Department will report on its use and effectiveness to Congress every three years.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates DOE tool for weather data to improve grid resilience during extreme events, enhancing energy infrastructure planning and reliability without direct fossil fuel promotion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Efficiency Energy Resilience

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3178: A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes.

S 3178 requires the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture Secretaries to withdraw a specific energy efficiency rule for HUD- and USDA-financed housing. It prevents these agencies (and also the Veterans Affairs and Federal Housing Finance Agency) from implementing or enforcing that rule or similar standards, mandating a return to pre-existing energy efficiency requirements for covered housing programs. The bill also updates a provision to allow states with energy efficiency codes meeting or exceeding the withdrawn standard (at least 26 states) to continue using them. This directly affects federal housing agencies and the housing projects they fund.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyWithdraws energy efficiency rule, returning to weaker pre-existing standards, weakening clean energy requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentWithdraws energy efficiency standards for housing, weakening environmental protections and reversing stricter requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6824: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for qualified combined heat and power system property, and for other purposes.

HR 6824 creates a 10% federal tax credit for businesses installing qualifying combined heat and power (CHP) systems. The credit applies to systems meeting strict efficiency standards (over 60% energy efficiency), producing at least 20% thermal energy and 20% electrical/mechanical power, with construction starting after December 2024. Systems over 50 megawatts electrical or 67,000 horsepower mechanical capacity are excluded, and bonuses of 10% more credit apply for domestic content or projects in designated energy communities. This credit directly affects businesses investing in new CHP infrastructure, reducing their tax liability based on the system's cost.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a 10% federal tax credit for qualifying CHP systems, providing tax relief to businesses and advancing fiscal incentives for energy efficiency through targeted tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates 10% tax credit for efficient CHP systems (>60% efficiency), promoting energy efficiency and clean infrastructure investment per bill's explicit provisions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides 10% tax credit for high-efficiency CHP systems (60%+ efficiency), reducing energy waste and emissions per EPA definitions of clean energy incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Efficiency

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1281: Natural GAS Act of 2025

The Natural GAS Act of 2025 requires the Department of Energy to conduct a full fuel cycle analysis (referencing a 2009 National Academies report) before setting new energy efficiency standards for residential gas water heaters, furnaces/boilers, and cooktops/ranges/ovens. It mandates that any final rule must certify it won’t cause a significant shift from gas to electric appliances in construction or replacement. Manufacturers must prominently disclose the analysis results on required energy efficiency labels visible to consumers at point-of-sale. The bill exempts small appliance manufacturers (defined in federal regulations) from these requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPrevents shift from gas to electric appliances, favoring fossil fuels over renewables by blocking efficiency standards that could accelerate electrification.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates preventing shift from gas to electric appliances, maintaining fossil fuel dependence and opposing cleaner energy transition per its certification requirement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation

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signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 20: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

This resolution blocks a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. It prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers would not have to meet the proposed efficiency requirements. The rule, submitted in December 2024, directly affected manufacturers of these water heaters and consumers purchasing them. Congress approved this disapproval through a joint resolution passed on May 9, 2025.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for gas water heaters, weakening conservation requirements and preventing stronger energy efficiency measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for water heaters, preventing stricter environmental regulations and reducing conservation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation