This bill, titled the Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025, seeks to enhance the existing Weatherization Assistance Program by addressing critical barriers to energy efficiency upgrades. A key provision establishes a **Weatherization Readiness Fund** to provide financial assistance to states. This fund is specifically designed to cover the costs of repairs for structural defects or hazards in low-income dwelling units that currently prevent the installation of weatherization measures, with an authorization of $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The legislation also substantially increases the financial assistance limits for weatherization projects, reflecting current market costs. It raises the average cost per dwelling unit from **$6,500 to $15,000**, ensuring that the program can cover more comprehensive improvements for fully weatherized homes. Furthermore, the bill grants the Secretary the authority to increase these per-unit limits even further if **market conditions** necessitate such adjustments to achieve the program's goals, thereby providing greater flexibility and responsiveness.
Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2023
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478: 2)
Energy
Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-1342| Senate
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This bill, titled the Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2025, seeks to enhance the existing Weatherization Assistance Program by addressing critical barriers to energy efficiency upgrades. A key provision establishes a **Weatherization Readiness Fund** to provide financial assistance to states. This fund is specifically designed to cover the costs of repairs for structural defects or hazards in low-income dwelling units that currently prevent the installation of weatherization measures, with an authorization of $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The legislation also substantially increases the financial assistance limits for weatherization projects, reflecting current market costs. It raises the average cost per dwelling unit from **$6,500 to $15,000**, ensuring that the program can cover more comprehensive improvements for fully weatherized homes. Furthermore, the bill grants the Secretary the authority to increase these per-unit limits even further if **market conditions** necessitate such adjustments to achieve the program's goals, thereby providing greater flexibility and responsiveness.