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GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1178| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to integrate energy efficiency and renewable energy characteristics into residential mortgage loan appraisals. It mandates that creditors provide borrowers with a written disclosure outlining their right to submit or request an energy report for consideration during the appraisal process, clarifying that a qualified appraiser will consider such information, which may influence the property's final appraised value. Creditors are required to use the appraised value determined by a qualified appraiser for underwriting, and the consideration of an energy report cannot be a basis for rejecting an appraisal or loan application. Starting March 1, 2026, covered agencies must ensure that if an energy report is available and the borrower consents, it is provided to the appraiser, and underwriting systems accommodate appraisals that consider these reports. Qualified appraisers must take into account the property's energy efficiency, renewable energy features, estimated savings, and consumption relative to comparable homes. An energy report is defined as an analysis detailing energy-related features, estimated costs or savings, and expected energy generated from renewable sources, conducted by approved methods like HERS or DOE's Home Energy Score. A qualified appraiser must be licensed and have completed specific continuing education on considering energy reports. Covered agencies, including FHA, FHFA, Ginnie Mae, RHS, and VA, are tasked with jointly prescribing guidance for creditors, establishing an advisory committee of stakeholders, and ensuring origination and underwriting systems review appraisals consistent with this guidance within two years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4671
GREEN Appraisals Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4340
GREEN Appraisals Act of 2024
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2413
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4671
    GREEN Appraisals Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4340
    GREEN Appraisals Act of 2024


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2413
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2413: GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025

GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1178| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This bill aims to integrate energy efficiency and renewable energy characteristics into residential mortgage loan appraisals. It mandates that creditors provide borrowers with a written disclosure outlining their right to submit or request an energy report for consideration during the appraisal process, clarifying that a qualified appraiser will consider such information, which may influence the property's final appraised value. Creditors are required to use the appraised value determined by a qualified appraiser for underwriting, and the consideration of an energy report cannot be a basis for rejecting an appraisal or loan application. Starting March 1, 2026, covered agencies must ensure that if an energy report is available and the borrower consents, it is provided to the appraiser, and underwriting systems accommodate appraisals that consider these reports. Qualified appraisers must take into account the property's energy efficiency, renewable energy features, estimated savings, and consumption relative to comparable homes. An energy report is defined as an analysis detailing energy-related features, estimated costs or savings, and expected energy generated from renewable sources, conducted by approved methods like HERS or DOE's Home Energy Score. A qualified appraiser must be licensed and have completed specific continuing education on considering energy reports. Covered agencies, including FHA, FHFA, Ginnie Mae, RHS, and VA, are tasked with jointly prescribing guidance for creditors, establishing an advisory committee of stakeholders, and ensuring origination and underwriting systems review appraisals consistent with this guidance within two years.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4671
GREEN Appraisals Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4340
GREEN Appraisals Act of 2024
Mar 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2413
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4671
    GREEN Appraisals Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4340
    GREEN Appraisals Act of 2024


  • March 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2413
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2413: GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted