,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #djeb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #bd1 #bjbj,mr4 ,van ,hollen 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 and ,mr4 ,coons7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,finance ,a ,,bill ,to make grants to support online training of residential contractors and rebates for the energy efficiency upgrades of homes1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,hope for ,,homes ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,,hope ,training,sec4 #aja4 ,notice for ,,hope qualification training and grants4,sec4 #ajb4 ,course criteria4,sec4 #ajc4 ,,hope qualification4,sec4 #ajd4 ,grants4,sec4 #aje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,ii--,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program,sec4 #bja4 ,establishment of ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program4,sec4 #bjb4 ,partial system rebates4,sec4 #bjc4 ,state-administered rebates4,sec4 #bjd4 ,special provisions for moderate income households4,sec4 #bje4 ,evaluation reports to ,congress4,sec4 #bjf4 ,administration4,sec4 #bjg4 ,treatment of rebates4,sec4 #bjh4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,iii--,administration,sec4 #cja4 ,appointment of personnel4,sec4 #cjb4 ,maintenance of funding4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,contractor certification ,the term contractor certification means an industry-recognized certification that may be obtained by a residential contractor to advance the expertise and education of the contractor in energy efficiency retrofits of a residential building1 including a certification provided by-- 7,a7 the ,building ,performance ,institute2 7,b7 the ,air ,conditioning ,contractors of ,america2 7,c7 the ,national ,comfort ,institute2 7,d7 the ,north ,american ,technician ,excellence2 7,e7 ,,resnet2 7,f7 the ,united ,states ,green ,building ,council2 7,g7 ,home ,innovation ,research ,labs2 or 7,h7 any other certification body or organization the ,secretary determines appropriate or needed to support the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program in title ,,ii4 7#b7 ,contractor company ,the term contractor company means a company-- 7,a7 that holds the licenses and insurance required by the ,state in which the company provides services2 7,b7 the business of which is to provide services to residential building owners with respect to ,,hvac systems1 insulation1 air sealing1 or other services that are approved by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 that provides services for which a partial system rebate1 measured performance rebate1 or modeled performance rebate may be provided pursuant to the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program in title ,,ii4 7#c7 ,energy audit ,the term energy audit means an inspection1 survey1 and analysis of the energy use of a building1 including the building envelope and ,,hvac system4 7#d7 ,home ,the term home means a residential dwelling unit in a building with no more than #d dwelling units that-- 7,a7 is located in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 was constructed before the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,c7 is occupied at least #f months out of the year4 7#e7 ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program ,the term ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program means the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program established under section #bja4 7#f7 ,homeowner ,the term homeowner means the owner of an owner-occupied home or a tenant-occupied home4 7#g7 ,home valuation certification ,the term home valuation certification means the following home assessments3 7,a7 ,home ,energy ,score4 7,b7 ,,pearl ,certification4 7,c7 ,,icc#gjj ,national ,green ,building ,standard4 7,d7 ,,leed4 7,e7 ,any other assessment the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#h7 ,,hope qualification ,the term ,,hope qualification means the qualification described in section #ajc4 7#i7 ,,hope training credit ,the term ,,hope training credit means a ,,hope training task credit or a ,,hope training supplemental credit4 7#aj7 ,,hope training task credit ,the term ,,hope training task credit means a credit described in section #ajb7;a74 7#aa7 ,,hope training supplemental credit ,the term ,,hope training supplemental credit means a credit described in section #ajb7;b74 7#ab7 ,,hvac system ,the term ,,hvac system means a system-- 7,a7 consisting of a heating component1 a ventilation component1 and an air-conditioning component2 and 7,b7 which components may include central air conditioning1 a heat pump1 a furnace1 a boiler1 a rooftop unit1 or a window unit4 7#ac7 ,measured performance rebate ,the term measured performance rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bjc and described in subsection 7e7 of that section4 7#ad7 ,modeled performance rebate ,the term modeled performance rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bjc and described in subsection 7d7 of that section4 7#ae7 ,moderate income ,the term moderate income1 with respect to a household1 means a household with an annual income less than #hj percent of the area median income as determined annually by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#af7 ,partial system rebate ,the term partial system rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bjb4 7#ag7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#ah7 ,state ,the term ,state includes-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 ,guam2 7,e7 ,american ,samoa2 7,f7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,g7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 and 7,h7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#ai7 ,state energy office ,the term ,state energy office means the office or agency of a ,state responsible for developing the ,state energy conservation plan for the ,state under section #cfb of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb74 ,i ,,hope training #aja4 ,notice for ,,hope qualification training and grants ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,building ,technologies ,office of the ,department of ,energy1 shall issue a notice that includes-- 7#a7 criteria established under section #ajb for approval by the ,secretary of courses for which credits may be issued for purposes of a ,,hope ,qualification2 7#b7 a list of courses that meet such criteria and are so approved2 and 7#c7 information on how individuals and entities may apply for grants under this title4 #ajb4 ,course criteria 7a7 ,,hope training task credit 7#a7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for approval of a course for which a credit1 to be known as a ,,hope training task credit1 may be issued1 including that such course-- 7,a7 is equivalent to at least #cj hours in total course time2 7,b7 is accredited by the ,interstate ,renewable ,energy ,council or is determined to be equivalent by the ,secretary2 7,c7 is1 with respect to a particular job1 aligned with the relevant ,national ,renewable ,energy ,laboratory ,job ,task ,analysis1 or other credentialing program foundation that helps identify the necessary core knowledge areas1 critical work functions1 or skills1 as approved by the ,secretary2 7,d7 has established learning objectives2 and 7,e7 includes1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 an appropriate assessment of such learning objectives that may include a final exam1 to be proctored on-site or through remote proctoring1 or an in-person field exam4 7#b7 ,included courses ,the ,secretary shall approve one or more courses that meet the criteria described in paragraph 7#a7 for training related to-- 7,a7 contractor certification2 7,b7 energy auditing or assessment2 7,c7 home energy systems 7including ,,hvac systems72 7,d7 insulation installation and air leakage control2 7,e7 health and safety regarding the installation of energy efficiency measures or health and safety impacts associated with energy efficiency retrofits2 and 7,f7 indoor air quality4 7b7 ,,hope training supplemental credit criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for approval of a course for which a credit1 to be known as a ,,hope training supplemental credit1 may be issued1 including that such course provides-- 7#a7 training related to-- 7,a7 small business success1 including management1 home energy efficiency software1 or general accounting principles2 7,b7 the issuance of a home valuation certification as defined in section #b7g72 7,c7 the use of wifi-enabled technology in an energy efficiency upgrade2 or 7,d7 understanding and being able to participate in the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program in title ,,ii2 and 7#b7 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 an appropriate assessment of such training that may include a final exam1 to be proctored on-site or through remote proctoring1 or an in-person field exam4 7c7 ,existing approved courses ,the ,secretary may approve a course that meets the applicable criteria established under this section that is approved by the applicable ,state energy office or relevant ,state agency with oversight authority for residential energy efficiency programs4 7d7 ,in-,person and online training ,an online course approved pursuant to this section may be conducted in person or online as long as the training can be done remotely4 #ajc4 ,,hope qualification 7a7 ,issuance of credits 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 or an entity authorized by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 may issue-- 7,a7 a ,,hope training task credit to any individual that completes a course that meets applicable criteria under section #ajb2 and 7,b7 a ,,hope training supplemental credit to any individual that completes a course that meets the applicable criteria under section #ajb4 7#b7 ,other entities ,the ,secretary may authorize a ,state energy office1 an organization described in section #ajd7;b71 and any other entity the ,secretary determines appropriate1 to issue ,,hope training credits in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,,hope qualification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may certify that an individual has achieved a qualification1 to be known as a ,,hope qualification1 that indicates that the individual has received at least #c ,,hope training credits1 of which at least #b shall be ,,hope training task credits4 7#b7 ,state energy offices ,the ,secretary may approve a program run by a ,state energy office to provide ,,hope qualifications4 #ajd4 ,grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent amounts are made available in appropriations ,acts for such purposes1 provide grants to support the training of individuals toward the completion of a ,,hope qualification4 7b7 ,provider organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide a grant of up to #bj1jjj under this section to an organization to provide training online1 including establishing1 modifying1 or maintaining the online systems1 staff time1 and software and online program management1 through a course that meets the applicable criteria established under section #ajb4 7#b7 ,criteria ,in order to receive a grant under this subsection1 an organization shall be-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization2 7,b7 an educational institution2 or 7,c7 an organization that has experience providing training to contractors that work with the weatherization assistance program implemented under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhfa et seq47 or equivalent experience1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,additional certifications ,in addition to any grant provided under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may provide an organization up to #e1jjj for each additional course for which a ,,hope training credit may be issued that is offered by the organization4 7c7 ,contractor company ,the ,secretary may provide a grant of #a1jjj per employee under this section to a contractor company1 up to a maximum of #aj1jjj1 to reimburse the company for training costs for employees and any home technology support needed for an employee to receive training pursuant to this section4 ,these funds may be used to support wages of employees during training4 7d7 ,trainees ,the ,secretary may provide a grant of up to #a1jjj under this section to an individual who receives a ,,hope qualification4 7e7 ,state energy office ,the ,secretary may provide a grant of up to #ej1jjj under this section to a ,state energy office1 of which-- 7#a7 not more than #be1jjj may be provided to implement a program that is approved by the ,secretary to provide ,,hope qualifications2 and 7#b7 not more than #be1jjj may be provided to support the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program established under section #bja4 #aje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #ejj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe4 ,,ii ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program #bja4 ,establishment of ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program1 to-- 7#a7 provide rebates in accordance with section #bjb2 and 7#b7 provide grants to ,states to carry out programs to provide rebates in accordance with section #bjc4 #bjb4 ,partial system rebates 7a7 ,amount of rebate ,in carrying out the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program1 and subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary shall provide a homeowner a rebate1 to be known as a partial system rebate1 of up to-- 7#a7 #hjj for the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner1 except as provided in section #bjd2 and 7#b7 #a1ejj for the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner and replacement of an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system1 of such home1 except as provided in section #bjd4 7b7 ,specifications 7#a7 ,cost ,except as provided in section #bjd1 the amount of a partial system rebate provided under this section shall not exceed #cj percent of cost of the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing under subsection 7a77#a71 or installation of insulation and air sealing and replacement of an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system1 under subsection 7a77#b74 ,labor may be included in such cost1 but may not exceed-- 7,a7 in the case of a rebate under subsection 7a77#a71 #ej percent of such cost2 and 7,b7 in the case of a rebate under subsection 7a77#b71 #be percent of such cost4 7#b7 ,replacement of an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system ,in order to qualify for a partial system rebate described in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 any ,,hvac system1 heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or cooling component of an ,,hvac system installed shall be ,energy ,star ,most ,efficient certified2 7,b7 installation of such an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system1 shall be completed in accordance with standards specified by the ,secretary that are at least as stringent as the applicable guidelines of the ,air ,conditioning ,contractors of ,america that are in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,c7 if ducts are present1 replacement of an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system shall include duct sealing2 and 7,d7 the installation of insulation and air sealing shall occur within #f months of the replacement of the ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system4 7c7 ,additional incentives for contractors ,in carrying out the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program1 the ,secretary may provide a #bej payment to a contractor per home for which-- 7#a7 a partial system rebate is provided under this section for the installation of insulation and air sealing1 or installation of insulation and air sealing and replacement of an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system1 by the contractor2 7#b7 the applicable homeowner has signed and submitted to the ,secretary a release form made available pursuant to section #bjf7;b7 authorizing the contractor access to information in the utility bills of the homeowner2 and 7#c7 the contractor inputs1 into the ,department of ,energy's ,building ,performance ,database-- 7,a7 the energy usage for the home for the #ab months preceding1 and the #bd months following1 the installation of insulation and air sealing or installation of insulation and air sealing and replacement of an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system2 7,b7 a description of such installation or installation and replacement2 and 7,c7 the total cost to the homeowner for such installation or installation and replacement4 7d7 ,process 7#a7 ,forms2 rebate processing system ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall-- 7,a7 develop and make available rebate forms required to receive a partial system rebate under this section2 7,b7 establish a ,federal rebate processing system which shall serve as a database and information technology system that will allow homeowners to submit required rebate forms2 and 7,c7 establish a website that provides information on partial system rebates provided under this section1 including how to determine whether particular measures qualify for a rebate under this section and how to receive such a rebate4 7#b7 ,submission of forms ,in order to receive a partial system rebate under this section1 a homeowner shall submit the required rebate forms1 and any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate1 to the ,federal rebate processing system established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,limitation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may not use more than #ej percent of the amounts made available to carry out this title to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,allocation ,the ,secretary shall allocate amounts made available to carry out this section for partial system rebates among the ,states using the same formula as is used to allocate funds for ,states under part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq474 #bjc4 ,state-administered rebates 7a7 ,funding ,in carrying out the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program1 and subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary shall provide grants to ,states to carry out programs to provide rebates in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,state participation 7#a7 ,plan ,in order to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application that includes a plan to implement a ,state program that meets the minimum criteria under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,approval ,not later than #fj days after receipt of a completed application for a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall either approve the application or provide to the applicant an explanation for denying the application4 7c7 ,minimum criteria for ,state programs ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and publish minimum criteria for a ,state program to meet to qualify for funding under this section1 including-- 7#a7 that the ,state program be carried out by the applicable ,state energy office or its designee2 7#b7 that a rebate be provided under a ,state program only for a home energy efficiency retrofit that-- 7,a7 is completed by a contractor who meets minimum training requirements and certification requirements set forth by the ,secretary2 7,b7 includes installation of one or more home energy efficiency retrofit measures for a home that together are modeled to achieve1 or are shown to achieve1 a reduction in home energy use of #bj percent or more from the baseline energy use of the home2 7,c7 does not include installation of any measure that the ,secretary determines does not improve the thermal energy performance of the home1 such as a pool pump1 pool heater1 spa1 or ,,ev charger2 and 7,d7 includes1 after installation of the applicable home energy efficiency retrofit measures1 a test-out procedure conducted in accordance with guidelines issued by the ,secretary of such measures to ensure-- 7i7 the safe operation of all systems post retrofit2 and 7ii7 that all improvements are included in1 and have been installed according to-- 7,i7 manufacturers installation specifications2 and 7,,ii7 all applicable ,state and local codes or equivalent standards approved by the ,secretary2 7#c7 that the ,state program utilize-- 7,a7 for purposes of modeled performance rebates1 modeling software approved by the ,secretary for determining and documenting the baseline energy use of a home and the reductions in home energy use resulting from the implementation of a home energy efficiency retrofit2 and 7,b7 for purposes of measured performance rebates1 methods and procedures approved by the ,secretary for determining and documenting the baseline energy use of a home and the reductions in home energy use resulting from the implementation of a home energy efficiency retrofit1 including methods and procedures for use of advanced metering infrastructure1 weather-normalized data1 and open source standards1 to measure such baseline energy use and such reductions in home energy use2 7#d7 that the ,state program include implementation of a quality assurance program-- 7,a7 to ensure that home energy efficiency retrofits are achieving the stated level of energy savings1 that efficiency measures were installed correctly1 and that work is performed in accordance with procedures developed by the ,secretary1 including through quality-control inspections for a portion of home energy efficiency retrofits completed by each applicable contractor2 and 7,b7 under which a quality-control inspection of a home energy efficiency retrofit is performed by a quality assurance provider who-- 7i7 is independent of the contractor for such retrofit2 and 7ii7 will confirm that such contractor is a contractor who meets minimum training requirements and certification requirements set forth by the ,secretary2 7#e7 that the ,state program include requirements for a homeowner1 contractor1 or rebate aggregator to claim a rebate1 including that the homeowner1 contractor1 or rebate aggregator submit any applicable forms approved by the ,secretary to the ,state1 including a copy of the certificate provided by the applicable contractor certifying projected or measured reduction of home energy use2 7#f7 that the ,state program may include requirements for an entity to be eligible to serve as a rebate aggregator to facilitate the delivery of rebates to homeowners or contractors2 7#g7 that the ,state program include procedures for a homeowner to transfer the right to claim a rebate to the contractor performing the applicable home energy efficiency retrofit or to a rebate aggregator that works with the contractor2 and 7#h7 that the ,state program provide that a homeowner1 contractor1 or rebate aggregator may claim more than one rebate under the ,state program1 and may claim a rebate under the ,state program after receiving a partial system rebate under section #bjb1 provided that no #b rebates may be provided with respect to a home using the same baseline energy use of such home4 7d7 ,modeled performance rebates 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a ,state program under this section1 a ,state may provide a homeowner1 contractor1 or rebate aggregator a rebate1 to be known as a modeled performance rebate1 for an energy audit of a home and a home energy efficiency retrofit that is projected1 using modeling software approved by the ,secretary1 to reduce home energy use by at least #bj percent4 7#b7 ,amount 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in section #bjd1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of a modeled performance rebate provided under a ,state program shall be equal to #ej percent of the cost of the applicable energy audit of a home and home energy efficiency retrofit1 including the cost of diagnostic procedures1 labor1 reporting1 and modeling4 7,b7 ,limitation ,except as provided in section #bjd1 with respect to an energy audit and home energy efficiency retrofit that is projected to reduce home energy use by-- 7i7 at least #bj percent1 but less than #dj percent1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance rebate shall be #b1jjj2 and 7ii7 at least #dj percent1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance rebate shall be #d1jjj4 7e7 ,measured performance rebates 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a ,state program under this section1 a ,state may provide a homeowner1 contractor1 or rebate aggregator a rebate1 to be known as a measured performance rebate1 for a home energy efficiency retrofit that reduces home energy use by at least #bj percent as measured using methods and procedures approved by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,amount 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in section #bjd1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of a measured performance rebate provided under a ,state program shall be equal to #ej percent of the cost1 including the cost of diagnostic procedures1 labor1 reporting1 and energy measurement1 of the applicable home energy efficiency retrofit4 7,b7 ,limitation ,except as provided in section #bjd1 with respect to a home energy efficiency retrofit that is measured as reducing home energy use by-- 7i7 at least #bj percent1 but less than #dj percent1 the maximum amount of a measured performance rebate shall be #b1jjj2 and 7ii7 at least #dj percent1 the maximum amount of a measured performance rebate shall be #d1jjj4 7f7 ,coordination of rebate and existing ,state-,sponsored or utility-,sponsored programs ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section is encouraged to work with ,state agencies1 energy utilities1 nonprofits1 and other entities-- 7#a7 to assist in marketing the availability of the rebates under the applicable ,state program2 7#b7 to coordinate with utility or ,state managed financing programs2 7#c7 to assist in implementation of the applicable ,state program1 including installation of home energy efficiency retrofits2 and 7#d7 to coordinate with existing quality assurance programs4 7g7 ,administration and oversight 7#a7 ,review of approved modeling software ,the ,secretary shall1 on an annual basis1 list and review all modeling software approved for use in determining and documenting the reductions in home energy use for purposes of modeled performance rebates under subsection 7d74 ,in approving such modeling software each year1 the ,secretary shall ensure that modeling software approved for a year will result in modeling of energy efficiency gains for any type of home energy efficiency retrofit that is at least as substantial as the modeling of energy efficiency gains for such type of home energy efficiency retrofit using the modeling software approved for the previous year4 7#b7 ,oversight ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state is not implementing a ,state program that was approved pursuant to subsection 7b7 and that meets the minimum criteria under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary may1 after providing the ,state a period of at least #ij days to meet such criteria1 withhold grant funds under this section from the ,state4 #bjd4 ,special provisions for moderate income households 7a7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for certifying that the household of a homeowner is moderate income for purposes of this section4 7b7 ,percentages ,subject to subsection 7c71 for households of homeowners that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income the-- 7#a7 amount of a partial system rebate under section #bjb shall not exceed #fj percent of the applicable purchase and installation costs described in section #bjb7;b77#a72 and 7#b7 amount of-- 7,a7 a modeled performance rebate under section #bjc provided shall be equal to #hj percent of the applicable costs described in section #bjc7;d77#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 a measured performance rebate under section #bjc provided shall be equal to #hj percent of the applicable costs described in section #bjc7;e77#b77;,a74 7c7 ,maximum amounts ,for households of homeowners that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income the maximum amount-- 7#a7 of a partial system rebate-- 7,a7 under section #bjb7;a77#a7 for the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner shall be #a1fjj2 and 7,b7 under section #bjb7;a77#b7 for the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner and replacement of an ,,hvac system1 the heating component of an ,,hvac system1 or the cooling component of an ,,hvac system1 of such home1 shall be #c1jjj2 7#b7 of a modeled performance rebate under section #bjc for an energy audit and home energy efficiency retrofit that is projected to reduce home energy use as described in-- 7,a7 section #bjc7;d77#b77;,b77i7 shall be #d1jjj2 and 7,b7 section #bjc7;d77#b77;,b77ii7 shall be #h1jjj2 and 7#c7 of a measured performance rebate under section #bjc for a home energy efficiency retrofit that reduces home energy use as described in-- 7,a7 section #bjc7;e77#b77;,b77i7 shall be #d1jjj2 and 7,b7 section #bjc7;e77#b77;,b77ii7 shall be #h1jjj4 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures to-- 7#a7 provide information to households of homeowners that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income regarding other programs and resources relating to assistance for energy efficiency upgrades of homes1 including the weatherization assistance program implemented under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhfa et seq472 and 7#b7 refer such households1 as applicable1 to such other programs and resources4 #bje4 ,evaluation reports to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter until the termination of the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the use of funds made available to carry out this title4 7b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 how many home energy efficiency retrofits have been completed during the previous year under the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program2 7#b7 an estimate of how many jobs have been created through the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program1 directly and indirectly2 7#c7 a description of what steps could be taken to promote further deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits2 7#d7 a description of the quantity of verifiable energy savings1 homeowner energy bill savings1 and other benefits of the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program2 7#e7 a description of any waste1 fraud1 or abuse with respect to funds made available to carry out this title2 and 7#f7 any other information the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #bjf4 ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide such administrative and technical support to contractors1 rebate aggregators1 ,states1 and ,indian ,tribes as is necessary to carry out this title4 7b7 ,information collection ,the ,secretary shall establish1 and make available to a homeowner1 or the homeowner's designated representative1 seeking a rebate under this title1 release forms authorizing access by the ,secretary1 or a designated third-party representative to information in the utility bills of the homeowner with appropriate privacy protections in place4 #bjg4 ,treatment of rebates ,for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 gross income shall not include any rebate received under this title4 #bjh4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this title #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 7b7 ,tribal allocation ,of the amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall work with ,indian ,tribes and use #b percent of such amounts to carry out a program or programs that as close as possible reflect the goals1 requirements1 and provisions of this title1 taking into account any factors that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 ,,iii ,administration #cja4 ,appointment of personnel ,notwithstanding the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 regarding appointments in the competitive service and ,general ,schedule classifications and pay rates1 the ,secretary may appoint such professional and administrative personnel as the ,secretary considers necessary to carry out this ,act4 #cjb4 ,maintenance of funding ,each ,state receiving ,federal funds pursuant to this ,act shall provide reasonable assurances to the ,secretary that it has established policies and procedures designed to ensure that ,federal funds provided under this ,act will be used to supplement1 and not to supplant1 ,state and local funds4