This bill makes improvements to the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps low-income households reduce energy costs by upgrading their homes with weatherization measures like insulation and air sealing. The bill establishes a new "Weatherization Readiness Fund" providing $30 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to repair homes with significant structural defects or hazards that currently prevent them from receiving weatherization improvements. The legislation also increases the average cost limit per home from $6,500 to $15,000 to reflect rising construction costs, and raises the minimum cost threshold from $3,000 to $6,000, allowing states greater flexibility in addressing varying home repair needs. Additionally, the Secretary of Energy gains authority to increase per-home funding limits beyond these amounts when market conditions warrant it. The bill, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, aims to remove barriers that prevent low-income families from accessing weatherization assistance by first addressing underlying structural problems in their homes.
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