Community Energy Savings Program: Loans for Energy Efficiency
A new federal program aims to help households and small businesses reduce their energy bills. Through this program, citizens can obtain loans for energy efficiency improvements in their homes, leading to lower living costs and healthier living conditions. The program prioritizes individuals with high energy burdens and homeowners with health-related property issues.
Key points
Loans available for energy upgrades like insulation, new windows, or renewable energy systems, helping to lower electricity and heating bills.
Program targets households and small businesses, prioritizing those with high energy costs or living in homes with health risks.
Loans will be repaid by adding charges to existing electricity or recurring service bills, simplifying financial management.
Option to replace older manufactured homes with new, more energy-efficient ones if upgrades are too costly.
Support for local power providers and financial institutions that will issue loans, ensuring community-level access to the program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3200
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-13