Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
In committeeHomeowner 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 (The unobligated balances for the contractor training grants were previously rescinded by the 2025 reconciliation act.)
Feb 25, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Passed
The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act aims to repeal specific provisions of Public Law 117-169 related to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification. It rescinds unobligated funds from these programs and makes a conforming amendment to existing law. The bill focuses on removing financial support for certain energy efficiency initiatives.