New legislation introduced to help improve building efficiency
The Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Bill would provide a rebate to homeowners who achieve a minimum of 20% energy reduction. The Better Buildings Bill would create a Tenant Star certification program
U.S. Rep. David McKinley (R-WVa.) and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), co-chairs of the House High Performance Building Caucus, recently introduced two energy efficiency bills, reports AHRI and ACCA. The Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Bill would provide a $2,000 rebate to homeowners who achieve a minimum of 20% energy reduction by investing in energy-efficiency improvements, with additional funds available for increased energy conservation. Homeowner would be free to determine how the energy savings are achieved. Click the link to read more.