,i #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #daee ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #bd1 #bjba,mr4 ,perlmutter 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,casten1 ,mr4 ,blumenauer1 and ,mr4 ,morelle7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to encourage energy efficiency1 conservation1 and development of renewable energy sources for housing1 and to create sustainable communities4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,green ,neighborhoods ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,implementation of energy efficiency participation incentives for ,,hud programs4,sec4 #c4 ,basic ,,hud energy efficiency standards and standards for additional credit4,sec4 #d4 ,enhanced energy appraisal4,sec4 #e4 ,energy-efficiency standards for manufactured housing4,sec4 #f4 ,making it green4,sec4 #g4 ,including sustainable development and transportation strategies in comprehensive housing affordability strategies4,sec4 #h4 ,grant program to increase sustainable low-income community development capacity4,sec4 #i4 ,benchmarking4,sec4 #aj4 ,grants for registered apprenticeship programs in certain industries4,sec4 #aa4 ,ensuring availability of homeowners insurance for homes not connected to electricity grid4,sec4 #ab4 ,definitions4 #b4 ,implementation of energy efficiency participation incentives for ,,hud programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to establish annual energy efficiency participation incentives consistent with this ,act to encourage participants in ,,hud assistance and lending programs to achieve substantial improvements in energy efficiency4 7b7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall determine the level of participation incentives based on participants meeting the energy efficiency standards under section #c4 7c7 ,requirement for appropriation of funds ,the requirement under subsection 7a7 for the ,secretary to provide annual energy efficiency participation incentives pursuant to the provisions of this ,act shall be subject to the annual appropriation of necessary funds4 #c4 ,basic ,,hud energy efficiency standards and standards for additional credit 7a7 ,basic ,,hud standard 7#a7 ,residential structures ,a residential single-family or multifamily structure shall be considered to comply with the energy efficiency standards under this subsection if-- 7,a7 the structure complies with the applicable provisions of the ,american ,society of ,heating1 ,refrigerating1 and ,air-,conditioning ,engineers ,standard #ij4a-bjai1 as such standard or successor standard is in effect for purposes of this section pursuant to subsection 7c72 7,b7 the structure complies with the applicable provisions of the #bjah ,international ,energy ,conservation ,code1 as such standard or successor standard is in effect for purposes of this section pursuant to subsection 7c72 7,c7 in the case only of an existing structure1 where determined cost effective1 the structure has undergone rehabilitation or improvements1 completed after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and the energy consumption for the structure has been reduced by at least #bj percent from the previous level of consumption1 as determined in accordance with energy audits performed both before and after any rehabilitation or improvements undertaken to reduce such consumption2 or 7,d7 the structure complies with the applicable provisions of such other energy efficiency standards as the ,secretary may adopt and apply by regulation1 as may be necessary1 for purposes of this section for specific types of residential single-family or multifamily structures or otherwise1 except that the ,secretary shall make a determination regarding whether to adopt and apply any such standards for purposes of this section not later than the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning upon the date of receipt of any written request1 made in such form as the ,secretary shall provide1 for such adoption and application4 ,in addition to compliance with any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 the ,secretary shall by regulation require1 for any newly constructed residential single-family or multifamily structure to be considered to comply with the energy efficiency standards under this subsection1 that the structure have appropriate electrical outlets with the facility and capacity to recharge a standard electric passenger vehicle1 including an electric hybrid vehicle1 where such vehicle would normally be parked4 7#b7 ,nonresidential structures ,for purposes of this section1 the ,secretary may identify and adopt by regulation1 as may be necessary1 energy efficiency standards applicable to nonresidential structures that are constructed or rehabilitated with ,,hud assistance and lending programs4 ,a nonresidential structure shall be considered to comply with the energy efficiency standards under this subsection if the structure complies with the applicable provisions of any such energy efficiency standards identified and adopted by the ,secretary pursuant to this paragraph1 as such standards are in effect for purposes of this section pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to require any structure to comply with any standard established or adopted pursuant to this subsection1 or identified in this subsection1 or to provide any benefit or credit under any ,federal program for any structure that complies with any such standard1 except to the extent that-- 7,a7 any provision of law other than this subsection provides a benefit or credit under a ,federal program for compliance with a standard established or adopted pursuant to this subsection1 or identified in this subsection2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary specifically provides pursuant to subsection 7c7 for the applicability of such standard4 7b7 ,enhanced energy efficiency standards for purposes of providing additional credit under certain federally assisted housing programs 7#a7 ,purpose and effect 7,a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to establish energy efficiency and conservation standards and green building standards that-- 7i7 provide for greater energy efficiency and conservation in structures than is required for compliance with the energy efficiency standards under subsection 7a7 and then in effect2 7ii7 provide for green and sustainable building standards not required by such standards2 and 7iii7 can be used in connection with ,federal housing1 housing finance1 and development programs to provide incentives for greater energy efficiency and conservation and for green and sustainable building methods1 elements1 practices1 and materials4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to require any structure to comply with any standard established pursuant to this subsection or to provide any benefit or credit under any ,federal program for any structure1 except to the extent that any provision of law other than this subsection provides a benefit or credit under a ,federal program for compliance with a standard established pursuant to this subsection4 7#b7 ,compliance ,a residential or nonresidential structure shall be considered to comply with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards or the green building standards under this subsection1 to the extent that such structure is verified by a third party as compliant with1 or certified to1 the applicable provisions of the standards under paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d71 respectively 7as such standards are in effect for purposes of this section1 pursuant to paragraph 7#g771 in a manner that is not required for compliance with the energy efficiency standards under subsection 7a7 then in effect and subject to the ,secretary's determination of which standards are applicable to which structures4 7#c7 ,energy efficiency and conservation standards ,the energy efficiency and conservation standards under this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,residential structures ,with respect to residential structures3 7i7 ,new construction ,for new construction1 the ,energy ,star for ,homes certification or ,energy ,star for ,multifamily ,new ,construction certification standards established by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 as such standards are in effect for purposes of this subsection pursuant to paragraph 7#g74 7ii7 ,existing structures ,for existing structures1 a reduction in energy consumption from the previous level of consumption for the structure1 as determined in accordance with energy audits performed both before and after any rehabilitation or improvements undertaken to reduce such consumption by at least #cj percent or achievement of ,,energy ,,star certification4 7,b7 ,nonresidential structures ,with respect to nonresidential structures1 such energy efficiency standards for nonresidential structures as the ,secretary may identify and adopt by regulation1 as may be necessary1 for purposes of this paragraph4 7#d7 ,green building standards ,the green building standards under this paragraph are the most recent adopted versions of the following3 7,a7 ,the national ,green ,communities criteria checklist for residential construction that provides criteria for the design1 development1 and operation of affordable housing1 as such checklist or successor checklist is in effect for purposes of this section pursuant to paragraph 7#g74 7,b7 ,the ,,leed for ,new ,construction rating system1 the ,,leed for ,homes rating system1 the ,,leed for ,core and ,shell rating system1 as applicable1 as such systems or successor systems are in effect for purposes of this section pursuant to paragraph 7#g74 7,c7 ,the ,green ,globes assessment and rating system of the ,green ,buildings ,initiative4 7,d7 ,for manufactured housing1 energy star rating with respect to fixtures1 appliances1 and equipment in such housing1 as such standard or successor standard is in effect for purposes of this section pursuant to paragraph 7#g74 7,e7 ,the ,national ,green ,building ,standard4 7,f7 ,any other proven standards for green building or sustainability as the ,secretary may identify and adopt by regulation1 as may be necessary for purposes of this paragraph1 except that the ,secretary shall make a determination regarding whether to adopt and apply any such standards for purposes of this section not later than the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning upon date of receipt of any written request1 made in such form as the ,secretary shall provide1 for such adoption and application4 7#e7 ,green building ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term green building means1 with respect to standards for structures1 standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources1 minimize the impact of development on the environment1 and to improve indoor air quality4 7#f7 ,energy audits ,the ,secretary shall establish standards and requirements for energy audits for purposes of paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii74 7#g7 ,applicability and updating of standards 7,a7 ,applicability ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the standards referred to in this subsection that are in effect for purposes of this subsection are such standards as are in existence upon the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,updating ,for purposes of this section1 the ,secretary may adopt and apply by regulation1 as may be necessary1 future amendments and supplements to1 and editions of1 the standards referred to in this subsection4 7c7 ,authority of ,secretary ,to apply standards to federally assisted structures and programs 7#a7 ,,hud housing and programs ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may1 by regulation1 provide for the applicability of the energy efficiency standards under subsection 7a7 or the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards and green building standards under subsection 7b71 or both1 with respect to any covered federally assisted structure described in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 or any ,,hud assistance and lending programs4 7#b7 ,rural housing ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may1 by regulation1 provide for the applicability of the energy efficiency standards under subsection 7a7 or the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards and green building standards under subsection 7b71 or both1 with respect to any covered federally assisted structure described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 or any assistance provided with respect to rural housing by the ,rural ,housing ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,covered federally assisted structure ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term covered federally assisted structure means-- 7,a7 any residential or nonresidential structure participating in a ,,hud assistance or lending program2 and 7,b7 any new construction of single-family housing 7other than manufactured homes7 subject to mortgages insured1 guaranteed1 or made by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under title ,v of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adga et seq474 #d4 ,enhanced energy appraisal 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory group ,the term advisory group means the advisory group established under subsection 7f77#b74 7#b7 ,covered agency ,the term covered agency means-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,housing ,administration2 7,b7 includes each enterprise1 as defined in section #acjc of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dejb72 and 7,c7 includes the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association4 7#c7 ,covered loan ,the term covered loan means a loan secured by a home that is issued1 insured1 purchased1 or securitized by a covered agency4 7#d7 ,energy report ,the term energy report means an energy report that meets the requirements under subsection 7c77#c77;,b74 7#e7 ,hers ,the term ,,hers means the ,home ,energy ,rating ,system of the ,residential ,energy ,service ,network4 7#f7 ,homeowner ,the term homeowner means the mortgagor under a covered loan4 7#g7 ,mortgagee ,the term mortgagee means a creditor as defined in section #ajc of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#h7 ,qualified appraiser ,the term qualified appraiser means an appraiser with the requisite knowledge of energy efficiency to perform a professional quality appraisal1 as evidenced by professional certification or development programs on the valuation of sustainable properties of at least #ad hours in length approved by the ,secretary4 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7b7 ,findings and purposes 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 energy costs for homeowners are a significant and increasing portion of their household budgets2 7,b7 household energy use can vary substantially depending on the efficiency and renewable energy generation characteristics of a house2 7,c7 expected energy cost savings resulting from efficiency measures and_/or the generation of energy from solar panels and_/or other renewables are in many cases important to the value of a house2 and 7,d7 the loan-to-value ratio test for originations of covered loans is tied to the appraisal or other valuation of a property of a house1 which often does not adjust for the energy efficiency or renewable energy generation features of a house4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to-- 7,a7 improve the credibility and reliability of appraisals of houses subject to covered loans by ensuring that the energy efficient and renewable energy generation features and energy costs of those houses are included in the appraisal analysis1 which would place value on energy efficient and renewable energy features of a house and facilitate the creation of energy efficiency retrofit1 renewable installation1 and construction jobs2 and 7,b7 require the ,secretary to-- 7i7 develop consistent enhanced energy appraisal protocols that recognize all applicable approaches to the value of a house1 including the cost and income approaches to value1 in analyzing energy efficiency and renewable energy features2 7ii7 ensure that the guidelines described in clause 7i7 prevent the double counting of energy cost savings in the valuation of a house2 7iii7 support safe and sound lending2 and 7iv7 protect consumers4 7c7 ,enhanced energy appraisal criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection and the advisory group1 shall develop and issue guidelines for a covered agency to implement enhanced energy appraisal protocols for properties that are subject to a covered loan4 7#b7 ,requirements to account for energy cost savings 7,a7 ,in general ,the enhanced energy appraisal protocols under paragraph 7#a7 shall require that1 for each property with a covered loan for which the homeowner has voluntarily opted for an energy report1 the appraiser shall take into consideration the energy efficiency and renewable energy features of a house and resulting estimated energy cost savings and energy generation expected for the owner of the subject property as part of the appraisal process4 7,b7 ,assessed energy costs ,the estimated energy costs to be taken into consideration under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the cost of electricity1 natural gas1 oil1 and any other fuel regularly used to supply energy to the subject property4 7#c7 ,determination of estimated energy cost savings 7,a7 ,in general ,the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall include instructions for an appraiser to calculate estimated energy cost savings for a property using-- 7i7 an energy report documenting the energy efficiency and renewable energy features of the property2 7ii7 an estimate of baseline average energy costs for the property2 and 7iii7 additional sources of information determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,report requirements ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 an energy report shall-- 7i7 estimate the expected energy cost savings specific to the subject property1 based on specific information about the property2 7ii7 estimate the expected energy generated from installed renewable energy features2 7iii7 be prepared in accordance with the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a72 and 7iv7 be prepared-- 7,i7 in accordance with ,,hers by an individual certified by the ,residential ,energy ,service ,network1 unless the ,secretary finds that the use of ,,hers does not further the purposes of this section2 7,,ii7 by the ,department of ,energy's ,home ,energy ,score2 or 7,,iii7 by other methods approved by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy and the advisory group1 for use under this section1 which shall include a quality assurance procedure approved by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy4 7,c7 ,use by appraiser ,if an energy report is used under paragraph 7#b71 the energy report shall be provided to the appraiser-- 7i7 to estimate the energy efficiency of the subject property including the estimated annual savings2 7ii7 to estimate the energy generated by renewables2 and considered in developing opinions and conclusions about any value contribution for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation4 7#d7 ,required disclosure to consumer for a home with an energy report ,if an energy report is used for an appraisal of a property under paragraph 7#b71 the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall require the mortgagee of the property to-- 7,a7 inform the homeowner and loan applicant of the expected energy cost savings estimated in the energy report and any associated appraisal adjustment1 in a manner and at a time as prescribed by the ,secretary1 and1 if practicable1 in the documents delivered at the time of the transfer of title2 and 7,b7 include a copy of the energy report in the appraisal report provided to the homeowner and loan applicant4 7#e7 ,required disclosure to consumer for a home without an energy report ,if an energy report is not used under paragraph 7#b71 the guidelines to be issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall require the mortgagee to inform the loan applicant as part of the ,closing ,disclosure-- 7,a7 typical energy cost savings that would be possible from a cost-effective energy upgrade of a home of the size and in the region of the subject property2 7,b7 the impact the typical energy cost savings would have on monthly ownership costs of a typical home2 7,c7 the impact on the size of a mortgage that could be obtained if the typical energy cost savings were reflected in an energy efficiency report2 and 7,d7 resources for improving the energy efficiency of a home4 7#f7 ,applicability and implementation date ,not later than the earlier of two years after the date of enactment of this ,act and ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the enhanced energy appraisal requirements required under this subsection shall be implemented by each covered agency to-- 7,a7 apply to an appraisal for any covered loan for the sale1 or refinancing of any loan for the sale1 of any home2 7,b7 be available on any residential real property 7including individual units of condominiums and cooperatives7 that qualifies for a covered loan2 and 7,c7 provide prospective appraisers with sufficient guidance and applicable tools to implement the required appraisal methods4 7d7 ,enhanced energy appraisal protocols 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in consultation with the advisory group1 develop and issue guidelines for enhanced energy appraisal protocols for all covered loans made on properties with an energy report2 7,b7 develop lender collateral valuation guidelines on the use of all applicable approaches to value used by appraisers in accordance with the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice to analyze market reaction to energy efficiency and renewable energy installation1 including methods and techniques1 which shall include the cost and income approaches to value2 and 7,c7 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 issue guidelines for-- 7i7 a covered agency to determine the estimated energy savings and energy generation under paragraph 7#c7 for properties with an energy report2 and 7ii7 a qualified appraiser to use an energy report to estimate the energy efficiency rating1 sales1 and listing data to establish market reaction to energy efficiency4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the enhanced energy appraisal protocols required under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall-- 7,a7 include a requirement that if a homeowner voluntarily opts for an energy report to be used in valuing the home1 then using methods to be established under the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 such report may be used by a qualified appraiser to determine the estimated energy savings of the subject property in comparison to a baseline2 7ii7 the value of estimated energy savings and energy generation of the subject property shall be added to the appraised value of the subject property1 unless the appraisal includes the value of the overall energy efficiency and renewable energy generation of the subject property2 and 7,b7 the cost and income approaches to value be recognized as reasonable and appropriate approaches to valuing the energy efficiency and renewable energy features of a home2 and 7,c7 prohibit restrictions of all applicable approaches to value an energy efficient home4 7#c7 ,determination of estimated energy savings and generation 7,a7 ,amount of energy savings ,for the purpose of paragraph 7#b71 the amount of estimated energy savings of a subject property shall be determined by calculating the difference between the estimated energy costs from the energy report for the subject property compared to the energy costs of comparable houses1 as determined in the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7 7,b7 ,amount of energy generation ,for the purpose of paragraph 7#b71 the amount of estimated energy generation of a subject property shall be determined by calculating the amount of energy generated by the home's energy-generating features over their useful lifetime4 7,c7 ,duration of energy savings and generation ,for the purpose of paragraph 7#b71 the duration of the estimated energy savings and generation of a subject property shall be based on the useful life of applicable equipment1 consistent with the rating system used to produce the energy report4 7,d7 ,present value of energy savings and generation ,for the purpose of paragraph 7#b71 the present value of the estimated future energy savings and_/or generation of a subject property shall be calculated using the average interest rate of conventional #cj year mortgages unless the qualified appraiser chooses to use the appropriate discount rate for the market area1 in the manner directed by guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,transactions requiring state certified and competent appraisers ,section #aaac of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ccdb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 or any real property on which the appraiser makes adjustments using an energy report2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting after atypical the following3 1 or an appraisal on which the appraiser makes adjustments using an energy report44 7#g7 ,protections ,the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall include such limitations and conditions as determined by the ,secretary to be necessary to protect against meaningful under or over valuation of energy cost savings or duplicative counting of energy efficiency and renewable energy features or energy cost savings and generation in the valuation of any subject property that is used to determine a loan amount4 7#h7 ,applicability and implementation date ,not later than the earlier of #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act and ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 each covered agency shall implement the guidelines required under this subsection1 which shall-- 7,a7 apply to the appraisal of a property that is subject to any covered loan for the sale1 or refinancing of any loan for the sale1 of any home2 and 7,b7 be available on any residential real property1 including individual units of condominiums and cooperatives1 that qualifies for a covered loan4 7e7 ,monitoring ,not later than #a year after the date on which the enhanced appraisal protocols are implemented under this section1 and annually thereafter1 each covered agency that issues a covered loan shall issue and make available to the public a report that-- 7#a7 enumerates the number of covered loans issued by the agency during the previous year for which there was an energy report and that used energy appraisal protocols established under this section2 7#b7 includes the default rates and rates of foreclosures for loans 7including a breakdown of default and foreclosure rates by geographic region1 race1 and self-identified gender7 made using the energy appraisal protocols established under this section2 and 7#c7 describes the risk premium1 if any1 that the agency has priced into covered loans for which there was an appraisal that included an energy report4 7f7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy and the advisory group1 shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section1 which may contain such classifications1 differentiations1 or other provisions1 and may provide for such proper implementation and appropriate treatment of different types of transactions1 as the ,secretary determines are necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of this section1 to prevent circumvention or evasion thereof1 or to facilitate compliance therewith4 7#b7 ,advisory group ,to assist in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory group1 consisting of professional associations and individuals representing the interests of-- 7,a7 mortgage lenders2 7,b7 appraisers2 7,c7 energy raters1 residential energy consumption experts1 and residential retrofit experts2 7,d7 energy efficiency organizations2 7,e7 real estate agents2 7,f7 home builders and remodelers2 7,g7 ,state energy officials2 7,h7 low-income communities2 7,i7 consumers2 and 7,j7 other individuals determined by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the advisory group1 shall reevaluate the effectiveness of the energy appraisal protocols established under this section to ensure that the cost savings of energy efficient and renewable energy features are properly valued in residential real estate appraisals4 7#b7 ,recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the advisory group shall provide recommendations to the ,secretary on any revisions or additions to the enhanced energy appraisal protocols and guidelines established under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 determined necessary by the group1 which may include alternate methods to better account for home energy costs and additional factors to account for substantial and regular costs of homeownership1 such as water costs1 the storage of energy through batteries1 indoor air quality1 and transportation costs stemming from the home's location4 7,b7 ,legislative recommendations ,the ,secretary shall forward any legislative recommendations received from the advisory group under subparagraph 7,a7 to ,congress for consideration4 #e4 ,energy-efficiency standards for manufactured housing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy and upon review of the recommendations made by the ,manufactured ,housing ,consensus ,committee1 update the ,manufactured ,home ,construction and ,safety ,standards to encourage energy efficiency while maintaining affordability for manufactured housing4 #f4 ,making it green 7a7 ,partnerships with tree-,planting organizations ,the ,secretary shall establish and provide incentives for developers of housing for which any ,,hud financial assistance1 as determined by the ,secretary1 is provided for development1 maintenance1 operation1 or other costs1 to enter into agreements and partnerships with tree-planting organizations1 nurseries1 and landscapers to certify that trees1 shrubs1 grasses1 and other plants are planted in the proper manner1 are provided adequate maintenance1 and survive for at least #c years after planting or are replaced4 ,the financial assistance determined by the ,secretary as eligible under this section shall take into consideration such factors as cost effectiveness and affordability4 7b7 ,making it green plan ,in the case of any new or substantially rehabilitated housing for which ,,hud financial assistance1 as determined in accordance with subsection 7a71 is provided by the ,secretary for the development1 construction1 maintenance1 rehabilitation1 reconstruction1 improvement1 operation1 or costs of the housing1 including financial assistance provided through the ,community ,development ,block ,grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 the ,secretary shall require the development of a plan that provides for-- 7#a7 in the case of new construction and improvements1 siting of such housing and improvements in a manner that provides for energy efficiency and conservation to the extent feasible1 taking into consideration location and project type2 7#b7 minimization of the effects of construction1 rehabilitation1 or other development on the condition of existing trees2 7#c7 selection and installation of indigenous trees1 shrubs1 grasses1 and other plants based upon applicable design guidelines and standards of the ,international ,society for ,arboriculture2 7#d7 post-planting care and maintenance of the landscaping relating to or affected by the housing in accordance with best management practices2 and 7#e7 establishment of a goal for minimum greenspace or tree canopy cover for the housing site for which such financial assistance is provided1 including guidelines and timetables within which to achieve compliance with such minimum requirements4 7c7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary is encouraged to consult1 as appropriate1 with national organizations dedicated to providing housing assistance and related services to low-income families1 such as the ,alliance for ,community ,trees and its affiliates1 the ,american ,nursery and ,landscape ,association1 the ,american ,society of ,landscape ,architects1 and the ,national ,arbor ,day ,foundation4 #g4 ,including sustainable development and transportation strategies in comprehensive housing affordability strategies ,section #aje7;b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#ai72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#bj7 and inserting 2 and2 7#c7 and by inserting after paragraph 7#bj7 the following new paragraphs3 7#ba7 describe the jurisdiction's strategies to encourage sustainable development for affordable housing1 including single-family and multifamily housing1 as measured by-- 7,a7 greater energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources1 including any strategies regarding compliance with the energy efficiency standards under section #c7;a7 of the ,green ,neighborhoods ,act of #bjbj and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards1 and the green building standards1 under section #c7;b7 of such ,act2 7,b7 increased conservation1 recycling1 and reuse of resources2 7,c7 more effective use of existing infrastructure2 7,d7 use of building materials and methods that are healthier for residents of the housing1 including use of building materials that are free of added known carcinogens that are classified as ,group #a ,known ,carcinogens by the ,international ,agency for ,research on ,cancer2 and 7,e7 such other criteria as the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 are in accordance with the purposes of this paragraph2 and 7#bb7 describe the jurisdiction's efforts to coordinate its housing strategy with its transportation planning strategies to ensure to the extent practicable that residents of affordable housing have access to public transportation4 4 #h4 ,grant program to increase sustainable low-income community development capacity 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants to nonprofit organizations to use for any of the following purposes3 7#a7 ,training1 educating1 supporting1 or advising an eligible community development organization or qualified youth service and conservation corps in improving energy efficiency1 resource conservation and reuse1 design strategies to maximize energy efficiency1 installing or constructing renewable energy improvements 7such as wind1 wave1 solar1 biomass1 and geothermal energy sources71 and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low-income communities1 taking into consideration energy efficiency standards under section #c7;a7 of this ,act and with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards1 and the green building standards1 under section #c7;b7 of this ,act4 7#b7 ,providing loans1 grants1 or predevelopment assistance to eligible community development organizations or qualified youth service and conservation corps to carry out energy efficiency improvements that comply with the energy efficiency standards under section #c7;a7 of this ,act1 resource conservation and reuse1 and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low-income communities4 ,in providing assistance under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give more preference to activities based on the extent to which the activities will result in compliance with the enhanced energy efficiency and conservation standards1 and the green building standards1 under section #c7;b7 of this ,act4 7#c7 ,such other purposes as the ,secretary determines are in accordance with the purposes of this subsection4 7b7 ,application requirement ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 a nonprofit organization shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,award of contracts ,contracts for architectural or engineering services funded with amounts from grants made under this section shall be awarded in accordance with chapter #aa of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to selection of architects and engineers74 7d7 ,matching requirement ,a grant made under this section may not exceed the amount that the nonprofit organization receiving the grant certifies1 to the ,secretary1 will be provided 7in cash or in-kind7 from nongovernmental sources to carry out the purposes for which the grant is made4 7e7 ,environmental review ,for purposes of environmental review1 pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other provisions of law that further the purposes of such ,act1 a grant under this section shall be considered to be funds for a special project for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cedg7;c774 7f7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization has the meaning given such term in section #ajd of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjd74 7#b7 ,eligible community development organization ,the term eligible community development organization means-- 7,a7 a unit of general local government 7as defined in section #ajd of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjd772 7,b7 a community housing development organization 7as defined in section #ajd of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjd772 7,c7 an ,indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity 7as such terms are defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc772 or 7,d7 a public housing agency1 as such term is defined in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7;b774 7#c7 ,low-income community ,the term low-income community means a census tract in which #ej percent or more of the households have an income which is less than #hj percent of the greater of-- 7,a7 the median gross income for such year for the area in which such census tract is located2 or 7,b7 the median gross income for such year for the ,state in which such census tract is located4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #i4 ,benchmarking 7a7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#b7 ,,hud-assisted property ,the term ,,hud-assisted property means a property assisted by any of the following programs3 7,a7 ,the program under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq7 for supportive housing for the elderly4 7,b7 ,the program under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7 for supportive housing for persons with disabilities4 7,c7 ,any program under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 for rental assistance for low-income families4 7,d7 ,any program for mortgage insurance for single-family housing under title ,,ii of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjg et seq474 7,e7 ,the programs under sections #bbj1 #bba7;d77#d71 #bbc7;a77#g71 #bbc7;f71 #bcb1 and #bda7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaek1 #agael7d77#d71 #agaen7a77#g71 #agaen7f71 #agaew1 #agaez-#f7;a774 7,f7 ,the programs under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #edb of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjg note74 7#c7 ,benchmarked ,,hud-assisted property ,the term benchmarked ,,hud-assisted property means a ,,hud-assisted property with respect to which energy and water benchmarking data is required by a ,state or local authority to be reported through the ,,energy ,,star ,portfolio ,manager4 7#d7 ,climate zone ,the term ,climate ,zone means a region of the ,united ,states as defined by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under the ,,energy ,,star program or the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy of the ,department of ,energy4 7b7 ,benchmarking report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the expiration of the #a-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 a report that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the current state of energy and water use benchmarking in the multifamily property sector2 7,b7 data identifying the number and square footage of multifamily properties that are required by ,state or local authorities to report benchmarking data1 the proportion that are ,,hud-assisted properties1 and the proportion of all ,,hud-assisted properties that are subject to such requirements2 7,c7 data identifying multifamily properties that participate in each building standard in the ,,hud ,green ,mortgage ,insurance ,premium program1 including the number and square footage of participating properties and the proportion of eligible properties participating2 7,d7 data identifying multifamily properties that participate in the ,,hud ,better ,buildings ,challenge1 including the number and square footage of participating properties2 7,e7 estimates of the extent of ,,hud-assisted properties that are not conducting energy and water benchmarking2 7,f7 estimates of potential energy and ,federal cost savings if various levels of efficiency were implemented in ,,hud-assisted properties2 7,g7 information identifying the typical costs of multifamily benchmarking and resources available to support multifamily owners and operators in benchmarking2 and 7,h7 information relevant to the impact of multifamily benchmarking1 including published research studies4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the report publicly available on the website of ,,hud4 7c7 ,provision of existing benchmarking data 7#a7 ,policies ,not later than the expiration of the #f-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to ensure that owners of benchmarked ,,hud-assisted properties provide to the ,secretary-selected ,,energy ,,star ,portfolio ,manager data for the property4 ,in developing such regulations1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide for data to be released in a manner that protects information that identifies particular properties1 but retains essential geographical and building characteristics to enable aggregate analysis2 7,b7 require data sharing not less often than every three years2 7,c7 identifies the minimum data to be shared2 and 7,d7 develop mechanisms to streamline data requests and sharing in collaboration with the ,environmental ,protection ,agency ,,energy ,,star program4 7#b7 ,analysis ,not later than the expiration of the #b-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct an analysis of the data received under this subsection and shall make the findings publicly available on the website of ,,hud4 7d7 ,energy use targets by climate zone 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall-- 7,a7 compile energy consumption and bill data from multifamily properties that is provided to ,,hud in connection with utility allowance determination and capital needs assessment activities2 7,b7 analyze the data in order to better understand energy consumption patterns and trends throughout the portfolio of properties represented1 including relevant subcategory types of multifamily properties2 7,c7 using the data from subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 develop energy intensity statistics for each climate zone and multifamily subcategory2 and 7,d7 using the data from subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 develop energy intensity targets for each climate zone and multifamily subcategory reflecting energy efficiency performance of at least #be percent below the baseline and related to ,,energy ,,star performance scores for each respective climate zone and multifamily subcategory4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the analysis and energy intensity targets publicly available on the website of ,,hud4 7e7 ,multifamily utility benchmarking toolkit ,the ,secretary shall maintain and update1 from time to time1 the ,multifamily ,utility ,benchmarking ,toolkit4 7f7 ,stakeholder engagement ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 engage with stakeholders regarding multifamily sustainability1 including providing education and opportunities for robust stakeholder input2 and 7#b7 conduct targeted outreach to representatives of public housing agencies1 housing and tenant advocates1 multifamily property owners and managers1 energy efficiency organizations1 architects1 ,state and local governments1 multifamily finance entities1 and other interested groups4 #aj4 ,grants for registered apprenticeship programs in certain industries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall provide grants to registered apprenticeship programs or pre-apprenticeship programs to expand apprenticeship programs in the following industries3 7#a7 ,energy-efficient building1 construction1 and retrofit industries4 7#b7 ,deconstruction and materials use industries4 7#c7 ,energy efficiency assessment industry serving residential1 commercial1 or industrial sectors4 7#d7 ,manufacturers that produce sustainable processes and materials4 7#e7 ,building maintenance and management4 7#f7 ,benchmarking greenhouse gas emissions from buildings4 7#g7 ,ground source heating retrofits4 7#h7 ,air source heat pump installation and maintenance4 7#i7 ,carbon capture and conveyance to processing facilities4 7b7 ,priority for targeted communities ,in providing grants under the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall give priority to eligible entities that recruit employees-- 7#a7 from the communities it serves2 and 7#b7 who are minorities1 women1 individuals who are or were foster children1 individuals who are transitioning from fossil energy sector jobs1 or veterans4 7c7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7d7 ,,gao ,study ,no later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report detailing the barriers the residential energy efficiency sector experiences in workforce training and access to skilled workers4 ,the study shall address each of the following3 7#a7 ,the financial barriers the residential energy efficiency sector faces in training new employees4 7#b7 ,the financial barriers the residential energy efficiency sector faces in investing in existing employees to advance their skills4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the available local1 ,state1 and ,federal investments in residential energy efficiency workforce training programs1 including partnerships with ,registered ,apprenticeship ,programs and any regional differences4 7#d7 ,an assessment of any gaps between available local1 ,state1 and ,federal investments in residential energy efficiency workforce training and the demand from small residential energy efficiency businesses4 7#e7 ,recommendations for how to improve ,federal programs to support skilled workers in the residential energy efficiency sector4 #aa4 ,ensuring availability of homeowners insurance for homes not connected to electricity grid 7a7 ,congressional intent ,the ,congress intends that-- 7#a7 consumers shall not be denied homeowners insurance for a dwelling 7as such term is defined in subsection 7c77 based solely on the fact that the dwelling is not connected to or able to receive electricity service from any wholesale or retail electric power provider2 7#b7 ,states should ensure that consumers are able to obtain homeowners insurance for such dwellings2 7#c7 ,states should support insurers that develop voluntary incentives to provide such insurance2 and 7#d7 ,states may not prohibit insurers from offering a homeowners insurance product specifically designed for such dwellings4 7b7 ,insuring homes and related property in ,indian areas ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 dwellings located in ,indian areas 7as such term is defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc77 and constructed or maintained using assistance1 loan guarantees1 or other authority under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif may be insured by any tribally owned self-insurance risk pool approved by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7c7 ,dwelling defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term dwelling means a residential structure that-- 7#a7 consists of one to four dwelling units2 7#b7 is provided electricity from renewable energy sources2 and 7#c7 is not connected to any wholesale or retail electrical power grid4 #ab4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this ,act1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,green building standards ,the term green building standards means standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources1 encourage energy-efficient construction and rehabilitation and the use of renewable energy resources1 minimize the impact of development on the environment1 and improve indoor air quality4 7#b7 ,,hud ,the term ,,hud means the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#c7 ,,hud assistance or lending program ,the term ,,hud assistance or lending program means a program of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development for financial assistance that is awarded1 competitively or noncompetitively1 allocated by formula1 or provided by ,,hud through loan insurance or guarantee4 7#d7 ,nonresidential structure ,the term nonresidential structures means only nonresidential structures that are appurtenant to single-family or multifamily housing residential structures1 or those that are funded by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development through the ,,hud ,community ,development ,block ,grant program4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary1 unless otherwise specified1 means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4