Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7080

Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026

Renewable Energy: Including Waste Heat Recovery

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The Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026 is currently sitting in the House Committee on Agriculture where it was sent in January 2026. No action has been taken on this bill for five months. It is not moving forward at this time because most bills like this do not receive a committee vote.

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Representative Vasquez and Representative Baird, would change federal law to officially count "waste energy recovery" as a form of renewable energy.
Waste energy recovery involves capturing heat or pressure from factories, businesses, or homes that would normally be released into the air and using it to make electricity instead.
By labeling this process as "renewable," businesses and farms that use these systems could become eligible for federal grants, loans, and other support programs currently available for wind and solar power.
The goal of the policy is to encourage industries to be more efficient and reduce energy waste by turning leftover heat into a usable power source.

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Milestones

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Jan 14, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7080

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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