Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
House Passes Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, Cutting Federal Electric Appliance Rebates
Legislative Progress
210–199
Key Points
- This bill would cancel federal programs that give homeowners money back for buying electric appliances like heat pumps, stoves, and clothes dryers. It specifically targets the high-efficiency electric home rebate program.
- It also stops funding for training contractors on how to install energy-efficient technology. This means fewer federal grants would be available for workers to learn these new skills.
- The bill would end financial help for states and cities to update their building codes to the newest energy-saving standards. This could slow down the adoption of "zero energy" building rules across the country.
- Any money that has already been set aside for these programs but hasn't been spent yet would be taken back by the government. This ensures the programs cannot continue using previously approved funds.
- The goal of the bill is to remove taxpayer-funded subsidies for home electrification. If passed, families would likely have to pay the full price for electric upgrades without federal help.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This bill would repeal the high-efficiency electric home rebate program created by the Inflation Reduction Act, which offered rebates of up to $14,000 for purchasing electric appliances like heat pumps, electric stoves, and clothes dryers. Homeowners — especially low- and moderate-income families — would lose access to these federal rebates and have to pay full price for energy-efficient upgrades, making it harder to afford the switch to cleaner, cheaper-to-operate appliances.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2301)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 78).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 208 (Roll no. 77).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
Related News
2 articlesHouse approves bill to undo IRA efficiency programs
The House approved the 'Homeowner Energy Freedom Act' (H.R. 4758), which would repeal energy efficiency programs from the Inflation Reduction Act. Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) argued the $5.7 billion in funds amount to mandates that pressure consumers to make specific energy choices.
House approves bill to undo IRA efficiency programs
The legislation targets three sections of the IRA, including the high-efficiency electric home rebate program and contractor training grants. Rep. Craig Goldman stated the bill restores Americans' freedom to make their own choices in their own homes regarding appliances.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
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