The Home Energy Relief Act removes restrictions that currently prevent homeowners from combining federal energy-efficiency rebates with other government grants and subsidies, making it easier for families to afford home upgrades. The bill specifically targets working families, renters, and owners of older homes by expanding two existing rebate programs: the HOMES rebate program (for whole-house retrofits) and the high-efficiency electric home rebate program (for electric appliances and upgrades). Additionally, the legislation creates bonus rebates of up to 20 percent for eligible families making electrification improvements to homes built before 1970, recognizing that older housing typically requires more substantial upgrades. The bill requires the Department of Energy to report to Congress annually on how many households received rebates, the energy savings achieved, and recommendations for reaching more low-income families. These changes are designed to lower the financial barriers that prevent middle and working-class Americans from making energy-efficient improvements to their homes.
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