Energy Savings and Lower Bill (2027). Clear standards, transparent steps, and quick enforcement with public results.
This bill sets clear standards. It reduces gamesmanship. It gives the public a fair, timely, and enforceable process.
No. Urgent safety work and court ordered compliance continue with narrow and renewable certifications.
No. The approach is simple. It uses short certifications and public notice backed by independent checks.
No. The focus is on standards, fairness, and better execution. Any costs are covered by savings and recovery of waste.
TITLE I - HOME ENERGY UPGRADES SEC. 101. EXPANDED ENERGY REBATES. Provides rebates for weatherization, insulation, efficient windows, and Energy Star appliances up to $10,000 per household. Explanation: Reduces energy waste and monthly bills, with long-term savings greater than upfront rebate costs. SEC. 102. HEAT PUMP INCENTIVES. Covers up to 40% of heat pump purchase and installation costs, with larger rebates for low- and moderate-income households. Explanation: Promotes cost-effective electrification and cuts reliance on volatile fossil fuel heating. TITLE II - COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAMS SEC. 201. COMMUNITY SOLAR INITIATIVE. Funds development of small-scale solar farms, allowing renters and low-income households to subscribe to cheaper solar power. Explanation: Extends clean energy savings beyond homeowners to renters and underserved communities. SEC. 202. GRID MODERNIZATION GRANTS. Supports upgrades for local utilities to improve reliability and integrate distributed renewable energy. Explanation: Strengthens resilience against outages while lowering system costs over time. TITLE III - AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT & ACCESS SEC. 301. STREAMLINED LIHEAP ENROLLMENT. Requires automatic enrollment into energy assistance programs using IRS and SNAP/TANF data. Explanation: Ensures eligible households receive help without extra paperwork or missed benefits. SEC. 302. ONLINE ENERGY SAVINGS PORTAL. Creates a single federal portal for households to compare energy-saving programs, rebates, and eligibility. Explanation: Simplifies access so families can easily find and use available support. TITLE IV - DEFICIT NEUTRALITY & FUNDING SEC. 401. OFFSET MEASURES. Pays for rebates and programs by: Phasing out fossil fuel tax breaks for oil and gas producers. Redirecting federal energy R&D funds from duplicative fossil fuel programs to clean energy deployment. Explanation: Eliminates subsidies for polluters to fund household savings, without new taxes on working families. Results & ROI Lower Monthly Bills: Households save an average of $500–$1,000 annually on energy costs. Reduced Energy Waste: Upgrades cut residential energy waste by up to 20%. Climate and Health Benefits: Cleaner energy and efficiency reduce pollution, improving public health outcomes. Economic Growth: Creates jobs in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy deployment. Deficit Neutral: Funded by ending fossil fuel giveaways, not taxing working families. Back to All Bills