HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish (1) criteria for a HOPE Qualification for contractors to advance their capabilities to efficiently retrofit homes, including a list of courses that meet the criteria and information on how individuals and entities may apply for grants to achieve such qualification; and (2) a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program to provide rebates for homeowners to invest in energy efficiency improvements.
Building constructionCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing industry and standardsIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingPerformance measurementResidential rehabilitation and home repairSmall businessState and local financeState and local government operationsVocational and technical education
HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-4052| Senate
| Updated: 6/24/2020
HOPE for HOMES Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish (1) criteria for a HOPE Qualification for contractors to advance their capabilities to efficiently retrofit homes, including a list of courses that meet the criteria and information on how individuals and entities may apply for grants to achieve such qualification; and (2) a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program to provide rebates for homeowners to invest in energy efficiency improvements.
Building constructionCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing industry and standardsIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingPerformance measurementResidential rehabilitation and home repairSmall businessState and local financeState and local government operationsVocational and technical education