Sec. 30412. High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program
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Section 124 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15821 ) is amended to read as follows: In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated— $2,226,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2031, to provide rebates under this section; $4,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2031, for community and consumer education and outreach related to carrying out this section; and $220,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2031, to administer this section and to provide administrative and technical support to certified contractor companies, qualified providers, States, and Indian Tribes.
In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $3,800,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2031, for— rebates under this section relating to qualified electrification projects carried out in Tribal communities or for low- or moderate-income households; and any necessary administrative or technical support for those qualified electrification projects.
The Secretary shall establish a program within the Department, to be known as the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program , under which the Secretary shall provide to homeowners and owners of multifamily buildings high-efficiency electric home rebates, in accordance with this subsection, for qualified electrification projects carried out at, or relating to, the homes or multifamily buildings, as applicable. Subject to subsection (c)(1)(A), a high-efficiency electric home rebate under paragraph
(1)shall be equal to— in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (d)(11)(A)(i)(II) that installs a heat pump used for water heating, not more than $1,250; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (d)(11)(A)(i)(II) that installs a heat pump HVAC system— not more than $3,000 if the heat pump HVAC system has a heating capacity of not less than 27,500 Btu per hour; or not more than $4,000 if the heat pump HVAC system meets Energy Star program cold climate criteria and is installed in a cold climate, as determined by the Secretary; not more than $1,500 if the heat pump HVAC system has a heating capacity of less than 27,500 Btu per hour; or not more than $2,000 if the heat pump HVAC system meets Energy Star program cold climate criteria and is installed in a cold climate, as determined by the Secretary; and $250, in addition to the amount described in subclause
(I)or (II), if a qualified electrification project described in subsection (d)(11)(A)(i)(V) that installs insulation, air sealing, and ventilation in accordance with clause
(v)is completed within 6 months before or after the qualified electrification project described in that subclause; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subclause
(III)or
(IV)of subsection (d)(11)(A)(i), not more than $600; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (d)(11)(A)(i)(I) that installs an electric load or service center panel that enables the installation and use of any upgrade, appliance, system, equipment, infrastructure, component, or other item installed pursuant to any other qualified electrification project, not more than $3,000; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (d)(11)(A)(i)(V) that installs insulation and air sealing, not more than $800; and in the case of any other qualified electrification project, including a qualified electrification project described in any of subclauses
(I)through
(III)of subsection (d)(11)(A)(ii), for which the Secretary provides a high-efficiency electric home rebate, not more than an amount determined by the Secretary for that qualified electrification project, subject to subparagraph (B). Subject to subsection (c)(1)(B), the maximum total amount that may be awarded as high-efficiency electric home rebates under this subsection shall be $10,000 with respect to each home for which a high-efficiency electric home rebate is provided. Subject to subsection (c)(1)(C), the amount of a high-efficiency electric home rebate provided to a homeowner under this subsection shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the applicable qualified electrification project. Subject to subsection (c)(1)(C), not more than 50 percent of the labor costs associated with a qualified electrification project may be included in the 50 percent of total costs for which a high-efficiency electric home rebate is provided under this subsection, as described in subclause (I), subject to the condition that labor costs account for not more than 50 percent of the amount of the high-efficiency electric home rebate. A high-efficiency electric home rebate may be provided for a qualified electrification project carried out by a contractor company only if that contractor company is a certified contractor company. A high-efficiency electric home rebate may be provided for a qualified electrification project that installs or enables the installation of a heat pump HVAC system only if the heat pump HVAC system— replaces— a nonelectric HVAC system; an electric resistance HVAC system; or an air conditioning unit that— does not have a reversing valve; and has a lower seasonal energy-efficiency ratio than the heat pump HVAC system; or is part of new construction, as determined by the Secretary. A high-efficiency electric home rebate may be provided for a qualified electrification project that installs or enables the installation of a heat pump used for water heating only if the heat pump— replaces— a nonelectric heat pump water heater; a nonelectric water heater; or an electric resistance water heater; or is part of new construction, as determined by the Secretary. A high-efficiency electric home rebate may be provided for a qualified electrification project described in subsection (d)(11)(A)(i)(III) only if the applicable electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven— replaces a nonelectric stove, cooktop, range, or oven; or is part of new construction, as determined by the Secretary. A high-efficiency electric home rebate may be provided for a qualified electrification project described in subsection (d)(11)(A)(i)(IV) only if the applicable electric heat pump clothes dryer— replaces a nonelectric clothes dryer; or is part of new construction. With respect to each qualified electrification project described in clause (ii), the Secretary shall provide a payment of $100 to the certified contractor company or qualified provider carrying out the qualified electrification project. A qualified electrification project referred to in clause
(i)is a qualified electrification project— that is carried out at a home or multifamily building; for which a rebate is provided under this subsection; and with respect to which the certified contractor company or qualified provider is not eligible for a higher payment under any of subparagraphs
(B)through (D). With respect to each qualified electrification project described in clause (ii), the Secretary shall provide a payment of $200 to the certified contractor company or qualified provider carrying out the qualified electrification project. A qualified electrification project referred to in clause
(i)is a qualified electrification project— that is carried out at a home or multifamily building that— is located in an underserved community or a Tribal community; or is certified, or the household of the homeowner of which is certified, as applicable, as low- or moderate-income; for which a rebate is provided under this subsection; and with respect to which the certified contractor company or qualified provider is not eligible for a higher payment under subparagraph
(C)or (D). With respect to each qualified electrification project described in clause (ii), the Secretary shall provide a payment of $250 to the certified contractor company or qualified provider carrying out the qualified electrification project. A qualified electrification project referred to in clause
(i)is a qualified electrification project— that is carried out— at a home or multifamily building; and by a certified contractor company or qualified provider that allows for the use of collective bargaining agreements; for which a rebate is provided under this subsection; and with respect to which— all laborers and mechanics employed on the qualified electrification project are paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality; and the certified contractor company or qualified provider is not eligible for a higher payment under subparagraph (D). With respect to each qualified electrification project described in clause (ii), the Secretary shall provide a payment of $500 to the certified contractor company or qualified provider carrying out the qualified electrification project. A qualified electrification project referred to in clause
(i)is a qualified electrification project— that is carried out— at a home or multifamily building that— is located in an underserved community or a Tribal community; or is certified, or the household of the homeowner of which is certified, as applicable, as low- or moderate-income; and by a certified contractor company or qualified provider that allows for the use of collective bargaining agreements; for which a rebate is provided under this subsection; and with respect to which all laborers and mechanics employed on the qualified electrification project are paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality. An amount provided to a certified contractor company or qualified provider under any of subparagraphs
(A)through
(D)shall be in addition to the amount of any high-efficiency electric home rebate received by the certified contractor company or qualified provider. Subject to paragraph (2)(B), a homeowner, a certified contractor company, or a qualified provider may claim a separate high-efficiency electric home rebate under this subsection for each qualified electrification project carried out at a home. The Secretary shall establish and publish procedures pursuant to which a homeowner or owner of a multifamily building may transfer the right to claim a rebate under this subsection to the certified contractor company or qualified provider carrying out the applicable qualified electrification project. Subject to subparagraph (B), the owner of a multifamily building may combine the amounts of high-efficiency electric home rebates for each dwelling unit in the multifamily building into a single rebate, subject to— the condition that the applicable qualified electrification projects benefit each dwelling unit with respect to which the rebate is claimed; and any maximum per-dwelling unit rate established by the Secretary. Subject to clause (ii), the amount of a rebate under subparagraph
(A)shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost, including labor costs, of the applicable qualified electrification projects. In the case of a multifamily building that is certified by the Secretary as low- or moderate-income, the amount of a rebate under subparagraph
(A)shall not exceed 100 percent of the total cost of the applicable qualified electrification projects. The Secretary shall establish and publish procedures— pursuant to which the owner of a multifamily building may combine rebate amounts in accordance with this subsection; and for the enforcement of any limitations under this subsection. Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a rebate processing system that provides immediate price relief for consumers who purchase and have installed qualified electrification projects, in accordance with this section. Not later than July 1, 2022, the Secretary shall publish a list of qualified electrification projects for which a high-efficiency electric home rebate may be provided under this subsection that includes, at a minimum, the qualified electrification projects described in subsection (d)(11)(A). The list published under clause
(i)shall include specifications for each qualified electrification project included on the list, including— appropriate certifications under the Energy Star program; and other applicable requirements, such as requirements relating to grid-interactive capability. Not less frequently than once every 3 years and subject to subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish an updated list of qualified electrification projects for which a high-efficiency electric home rebate may be provided under this subsection. An updated list under subclause
(I)shall not allow for any reductions in efficiency levels for qualified electrification projects included on the updated list that are below an efficiency level provided in a previously published version of the list. With respect to a qualified electrification project carried out at a location described in paragraph (2)— a high-efficiency electric home rebate shall be equal to— in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), not more than $1,750; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii)— not more than $6,000 if the applicable heat pump HVAC system has a heating capacity of not less than 27,500 Btu per hour; or not more than $7,000 if the applicable heat pump HVAC system meets Energy Star program cold climate criteria and is installed in a cold climate, as determined by the Secretary; and not more than $3,000 if the applicable heat pump HVAC system has a heating capacity of less than 27,500 Btu per hour; or not more than $3,500 if the applicable heat pump HVAC system meets Energy Star program cold climate criteria and is installed in a cold climate, as determined by the Secretary; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(iii), not more than $840; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(iv), not more than $4,000; in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(v) that installs insulation and air sealing, not more than $1,600; and in the case of a qualified electrification project described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(vi), not more than an amount determined by the Secretary for that qualified electrification project, subject to subparagraph (B); the maximum total amount of high-efficiency electric home rebates that may be awarded with respect to each home of a homeowner shall be $14,000; and the amount of a high-efficiency electric home rebate may be used to cover not more than 100 percent of the costs, including labor costs, of the applicable qualified electrification project. The maximum amounts described in paragraph
(1)shall apply to— a home— with respect to which the household of the homeowner is certified as low- or moderate-income; that is located in a Tribal community; or in the case of a home that is rented, with respect to which the household of the renter is certified as low- or moderate-income; or a multifamily building— that— is certified as low- or moderate-income; or is located in a Tribal community; and with respect to which more than more than ½ of the dwelling units in the multifamily building— are occupied by households the annual household incomes of which do not exceed 80 percent of the median annual household income for the area in which the multifamily building is located; and have average monthly rental prices that are equal to, or less than, an amount that is equal to 30 percent of the average monthly household income for the area in which the multifamily building is located. The Secretary may provide a rebate in an amount described in paragraph
(1)to the owner of a multifamily building or home (in the case of a home that is rented) that meets the requirements of this section if the owner agrees in writing to provide commensurate benefits of future savings to renters in the multifamily building or home. In this section: The term certified contractor means a contractor with a certification reflecting training, education, or other technical expertise relating to qualified electrification projects for residential buildings, as identified by the Secretary. The term certified contractor company means a company— the business of which is to provide services— to residential building owners; and for which a rebate may be provided pursuant to this section; that holds the licenses and insurance required by the State in which the company provides services; and that employs 1 or more certified contractors that perform the services for which a rebate may be provided under this section. The term electric load or service center upgrade means an improvement to a circuit breaker panel that enables the installation and use of— a QEP described in any of subclauses
(II)through
(IV)of paragraph (9)(A)(i); or a QEP described in any of subclauses
(I)through
(III)of paragraph (9)(A)(ii). The term Energy Star program means the program established by section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6294a ). The term heat pump means a heat pump used for water heating, space heating, or space cooling that— relies solely on electricity for its source of power; and is air-sourced, geothermal- or ground-sourced, or water-sourced. The term high-efficiency electric home rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with subsection (b). The term home means each of— a building with not more than 4 dwelling units, individual condominium units, or manufactured housing units, that— is located in a State; and is the primary residence of— the owner of that building, condominium unit, or manufactured housing unit, as applicable; or a renter; or is a new-construction single-family residential home; and a unit of a multifamily building that— is owned by an individual who is not the owner of the multifamily building; is located in a State; and is the primary residence of— the owner of that unit; or a renter. The term HVAC means heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The term low , with respect to a household, means a household— - or moderate - income with an annual income that is less than 80 percent of the annual median income of the area in which the household is located, which such annual median income of the area is determined according to publicly available data; or that is low-income as determined by the Secretary. The term multifamily building means any building— with 5 or more dwelling units that— are built on top of one another or side-by-side; may share common facilities; and that is not a home; and that is not on a military base. The terms qualified electrification project and QEP mean a project that, as applicable— installs, or enables the installation and use of, in a home or multifamily building— an electric load or service center upgrade; an electric heat pump; an induction or noninduction electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven; an electric heat pump clothes dryer; or insulation, air sealing, and ventilation, in accordance with requirements established by the Secretary; or installs, or enables the installation and use of, in a home or multifamily building described in subparagraph (B)— a solar photovoltaic system, including any electrical equipment, wiring, or other components necessary for the installation and use of the solar photovoltaic system, including a battery storage system; electric vehicle charging infrastructure or electric vehicle support equipment necessary to recharge an electric vehicle on-site; or electrical rewiring, power sharing plugs, or other installation tasks directly related to and necessary for the safe and effective functioning of a QEP in a home or multifamily building. A home or multifamily building referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) is a home or multifamily building that is certified, or the household of the homeowner of which is certified, as applicable, as low- or moderate-income. The terms qualified electrification project and QEP do not include any project with respect to which the appliance, system, equipment, infrastructure, component, or other item described in clause
(i)or
(ii)of subparagraph
(A)is not certified under the Energy Star program if, as of the date on which the project is carried out, the item is of a category for which a certification is provided under that program. The term qualified provider means an electric utility, Tribal-owned entity or Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE), or commercial, nonprofit, or government entity, including a retailer and a certified contractor company, that provides services for which a rebate may be provided pursuant to this section for 1 or more portfolios that consist of 1 or more qualified electrification projects. The term solar photovoltaic system means a system— placed on-site at a home or multifamily building, or as part of the community of the home or multifamily building; and that generates electricity from the sun specifically for the home, multifamily building, or community. The term State means a State, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. The term Tribal community means a Tribal tract or Tribal block group. The term underserved community means a community located in a census tract that is identified by the Secretary as— a low- or moderate-income community; or a community of racial or ethnic minority concentration. . The table of contents for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( Public Law 109–58 ; 119 Stat. 594) is amended by striking the item relating to section 124 and inserting the following: Sec. 124. High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program. . Section 3201(c)(2)(A)(i) of the Energy Act of 2020 ( 42 U.S.C. 17232(c)(2)(A)(i) ) is amended by striking
(a)each place it appears.
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Sec. 30412
High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program
Pub. L.Pub. L. 109-58
Stat.119 Stat. 594
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