Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7080
Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026
Renewable Energy: Including Waste Heat Recovery
Legislative Progress
House
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, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
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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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