NASEO’s Buildings Committee is holding an important virtual meeting (NASEO members only) to provide planning details on two residential energy efficiency and beneficial electrification training and rebate programs – Hope for Homes (H4H) and Zero Emissions Homes (ZEEH).  These $12.5 billion programs are a part of the pending U.S. House reconciliation bill. State Energy Offices would be directly responsible for about half of this amount which would be provided through an SEP formula mechanism. Because of the increasing probability that this bill move forward, it is important for State Energy Offices and their partners to understand the opportunities and challenges. NASEO staff and residential efficiency expert Kara Saul Rinaldi, President, AnnDyl Policy Group, will provide details on the statutory language guiding H4H and ZEEH and considerations for both the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the State Energy Offices in planning for their potential implementation.  If you are interested in reviewing the November 3, 2021, version of the legislation, the H4H begins on page 379, Subtitle D—Energy, Part 1—Residential Energy Efficiency and Electrification Rebates, Sec. 30411 Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House rebates and Training Grants and is paired with Sec. 30412 the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program.

We encourage all NASEO members to register for this “member only” event hosted by the NASEO Building Committee.  Click here for details and to register for this event, and email Ed Carley, Senior Program Director at ecarley@naseo.org with any questions.