,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #agfh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #bj1 #bjba,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 homes and multifamily buildings1 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 #bjba4 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 rebates for home energy efficiency retrofits4,sec4 #bjd4 ,state administered rebates for reductions in home energy use not measured by meters4,sec4 #bje4 ,state administered rebates for multifamily building energy efficiency retrofits4,sec4 #bjf4 ,special provisions for moderate income households and multifamily buildings4,sec4 #bjg4 ,coordination of rebate and existing ,state-,sponsored or utility-,sponsored programs4,sec4 #bjh4 ,consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information4,sec4 #bji4 ,evaluation reports to ,congress4,sec4 #baj4 ,administration4,sec4 #baa4 ,treatment of rebates4,sec4 #bab4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,iii--,general provisions,sec4 #cja4 ,appointment of personnel4,sec4 #cjb4 ,maintenance of funding4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,aggregator ,the term aggregator means a gas utility1 electric utility1 or commercial1 nonprofit1 or government entity that may receive rebates provided under a ,state program under this ,act for one or more portfolios1 consisting of one or more energy efficiency retrofits4 7#b7 ,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 residential buildings1 including-- 7,a7 a certification provided by-- 7i7 the ,building ,performance ,institute2 7ii7 the ,air ,conditioning ,contractors of ,america2 7iii7 the ,national ,comfort ,institute2 7iv7 the ,north ,american ,technician ,excellence2 7v7 ,,resnet2 7vi7 the ,united ,states ,green ,building ,council2 or 7vii7 ,home ,innovation ,research ,labs2 and 7,b7 any other certification the ,secretary determines appropriate for purposes of the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program4 7#c7 ,contractor company ,the term contractor company means a company-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 that holds the licenses and insurance required by the ,state in which the company provides services2 and 7,c7 that provides services for which a rebate may be provided pursuant to the ,home ,energy ,savings ,retrofit ,rebate ,program4 7#d7 ,electric consumer ,the term electric consumer has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb74 7#e7 ,electric utility ,the term electric utility has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb74 7#f7 ,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#g7 ,gas consumer ,the term gas consumer has the meaning given such term in section #cjb of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjb74 7#h7 ,gas utility ,the term gas utility has the meaning given such term in section #cjb of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjb74 7#i7 ,home ,the term home means a building with no more than #d dwelling units1 or a manufactured housing unit1 including units built before ,june #ae1 #aigf1 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#aj7 ,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#aa7 ,homeowner ,the term homeowner means the owner of an owner-occupied home or a tenant-occupied home4 7#ab7 ,home valuation certification ,the term home valuation certification means one of the following home assessments3 7,a7 ,home ,energy ,score4 7,b7 ,,pearl ,certification4 7,c7 ,national ,green ,building ,standard4 7,d7 ,,leed4 7,e7 ,any other assessment the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#ac7 ,,hope ,qualification ,the term ,,hope ,qualification means the qualification described in section #ajc4 7#ad7 ,,hope training credit ,the term ,,hope training credit means a ,,hope training task credit or a ,,hope training supplemental credit4 7#ae7 ,,hope training task credit ,the term ,,hope training task credit means a credit described in section #ajb7;a74 7#af7 ,,hope training supplemental credit ,the term ,,hope training supplemental credit means a credit described in section #ajb7;b74 7#ag7 ,,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 and a window unit4 7#ah7 ,measured performance home rebate ,the term measured performance home rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bjc and described in subsection 7e7 of that section4 7#ai7 ,measured performance multifamily building rebate ,the term measured performance multifamily building rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bje and described in subsection 7e7 of that section4 7#bj7 ,meter ,the term meter means a device that measures and records energy usage data at any interval4 7#ba7 ,modeled performance home rebate ,the term modeled performance rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bjc and described in subsection 7d7 of that section4 7#bb7 ,modeled performance multifamily building rebate ,the term modeled performance multifamily building rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bje and described in subsection 7d7 of that section4 7#bc7 ,moderate income ,the term moderate income means1 with respect to a household1 a household with an annual income that is less than #hj percent of the area median income1 as determined annually by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#bd7 ,multifamily building ,the term multifamily building means a building with #e or more dwelling units4 7#be7 ,partial system rebate ,the term partial system rebate means a rebate provided in accordance with section #bjb4 7#bf7 ,retail electric energy information ,the term retail electric energy information means-- 7,a7 the electric energy usage of an electric consumer over a time interval1 as measured and recorded by the applicable meter2 7,b7 the retail electric energy prices or rates applied to the electric energy usage for the time interval described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the electric consumer2 7,c7 the cost of service provided to an electric consumer1 as displayed on billing information provided to such electric consumer2 and 7,d7 in the case of nonresidential electric meters1 any other electrical information that the meter is programmed to record that is used for billing purposes 7such as demand measured in kilowatts1 voltage1 frequency1 current1 and power factor74 7#bg7 ,retail natural gas information ,the term retail natural gas information means-- 7,a7 the natural gas usage of a gas consumer1 as measured and recorded by the applicable gas utility2 7,b7 the retail natural gas prices or rates applied to the natural gas usage described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the gas consumer2 7,c7 the cost of service provided to a gas consumer1 as displayed on billing information provided to such gas consumer2 and 7,d7 in the case of nonresidential natural gas meters1 any other information that the meter is programmed to record that is used for billing purposes4 7#bh7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#bi7 ,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#cj7 ,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 7#ca7 ,underserved community ,the term underserved community means-- 7,a7 a community located in a ,,zip ,code that includes one or more census tracts that are identified as-- 7i7 a low-income community2 or 7ii7 a community of racial or ethnic minority concentration2 or 7,b7 any other community that the ,secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to1 or bears a disproportionate burden of1 any combination of economic1 social1 and environmental stressors4 ,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 ,director of 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 provided by a provider accredited by the ,interstate ,renewable ,energy ,council or has other accreditation 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 7,f7 indoor air quality2 and 7,g7 energy efficiency retrofits in manufactured housing4 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 marketing1 home energy efficiency software1 or general accounting principles2 7,b7 the issuance of a home valuation certification2 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 ,program2 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 ,a course approved pursuant to this section shall be available online1 except as needed for training in1 or assessing1 course content1 but may also be conducted in-person4 #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 office implementing an authorized program under subsection 7b77#b71 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 programs ,the ,secretary may authorize a ,state energy office to implement a program to provide ,,hope ,qualifications in accordance with this title4 #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 under this section of #a1jjj per employee to a contractor company1 up to a maximum of #aj1jjj1 to reimburse the contractor company for training costs for employees1 and any home technology support needed for an employee to receive training pursuant to this section4 ,grant funds provided under this subsection 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 under this section to a ,state energy office of up to #be1jjj to implement an authorized program under section #ajc7;b74 #aje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #ejj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbg4 ,,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 this title4 #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 of1 except as provided in section #bjf-- 7#a7 up to #hjj for the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner2 and 7#b7 up to-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 #a1ejj for-- 7i7 the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner2 and 7ii7 the replacement of-- 7,i7 an ,,hvac system of such home2 7,,ii7 the heating component of an ,,hvac system of such home2 or 7,,iii7 the cooling component of an ,,hvac system of such home2 or 7,b7 #b1ejj for-- 7i7 the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner2 and 7ii7 the replacement of the heating component of an ,,hvac system of such home where the heating component installed is an air source or ground source heat pump4 7b7 ,specifications 7#a7 ,cost ,the amount of a partial system rebate provided under this section shall1 except as provided in section #bjf1 not exceed #cj percent of cost of the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing under subsection 7a77#a71 or the purchase and 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 cost 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 #baj7;b7 authorizing the contractor access1 in accordance with guidelines established under section #bjh7;b71 to information in the utility bills of the homeowner2 and 7#c7 the contractor inputs1 into the ,department of ,energy's ,building ,performance ,database or a ,state database that has an agreement with the ,department of ,energy-- 7,a7 the energy usage for the home for the #ac 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 #dj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this title to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,allocation ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 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 for home energy efficiency retrofits 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 for home energy efficiency retrofits in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,state participation 7#a7 ,plan ,in order to receive a grant under this section 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 requirements1 certification requirements1 and other requirements established by the ,secretary2 7,b7 includes installation of one or more home energy efficiency retrofit measures that together are modeled to achieve1 or are shown to achieve1 the minimum reduction required under this section-- 7i7 in home energy use2 or 7ii7 with respect to a portfolio of home energy efficiency retrofits1 in aggregated home energy use for such portfolio2 7,c7 does not include installation of any measure that the ,secretary determines does not improve whole building energy performance of the home1 such as a pool pump1 pool heater1 or spa2 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 home rebates1 modeling software1 methods1 and procedures-- 7i7 for determining and documenting the reductions in home energy use resulting from the implementation of a home energy efficiency retrofit that can be calibrated to historical energy usage for a home consistent with ,,bpi #bdjj2 7ii7 that are approved by the ,secretary2 7iii7 that can provide evidence for necessary improvements to a ,state program2 and 7iv7 that can help to calibrate models for accuracy2 7,b7 for purposes of measured performance home rebates1 methods and procedures approved by the ,secretary for determining and documenting-- 7i7 the monthly and hourly 7if available7 weather-normalized baseline energy use of a home2 and 7ii7 the reductions in monthly and hourly 7if available7 weather-normalized energy use of a home resulting from the implementation of a home energy efficiency retrofit2 and 7,c7 open-source advanced measurement and verification software approved by the ,secretary2 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 the minimum requirements described in paragraph 7#b72 7#e7 that1 if the ,state program will provide measured performance home rebates1 the ,state program-- 7,a7 only provide such a measured performance home rebate with respect to a home energy efficiency retrofit after collecting at least #ac months of data on home energy usage after completion of such retrofit2 7,b7 establish and utilize1 in accordance with guidance issued by the ,secretary1 a maximum fractional savings uncertainty for any portfolio of home energy efficiency retrofits2 and 7,c7 publicly report annual aggregated reductions in home energy use for homes for which measured performance home rebates are provided2 7#f7 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 an aggregator1 if the ,state program will utilize aggregators2 7#g7 that if the ,state program will utilize aggregators to facilitate delivery of rebates to homeowners or contractors1 that the ,state program include requirements for an entity to be eligible to serve as an aggregator2 7#h7 that the ,state program include requirements for a homeowner1 contractor1 or aggregator to claim a rebate1 including that the homeowner1 contractor1 or aggregator submit to the ,state any applicable forms that are approved by the ,secretary1 including a copy of the certificate provided by the applicable contractor certifying projected or measured reduction of home energy use2 7#i7 that the ,state program provide that a homeowner1 contractor1 or 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 home2 and 7#aj7 that the ,state program include a procedure for providing1 with respect to each home located in an underserved community that receives a home energy efficiency retrofit for which a rebate is provided under the program1 the contractor performing such home energy efficiency retrofit1 or an aggregator who has the right to claim such rebate1 #bjj4 7d7 ,modeled performance home rebates 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a ,state program under this section1 a ,state may provide a homeowner1 contractor1 or aggregator a rebate1 to be known as a modeled performance home 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 #bjf1 and subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of a modeled performance home rebate provided under a ,state program shall be equal to not more than #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 #bjf1 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 #ce percent1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance home rebate shall be #b1jjj2 and 7ii7 at least #ce percent1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance home rebate shall be #d1jjj4 7e7 ,measured performance home rebates 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,minimum reduction in home energy use ,in carrying out a ,state program under this section1 a ,state may provide a homeowner1 contractor1 or an aggregator a rebate1 to be known as a measured performance home rebate1 for a home energy efficiency retrofit1 or portfolio of home energy efficiency retrofits1 where-- 7i7 for a home energy efficiency retrofit that is not part of a portfolio1 there is reduction in home energy use of at least #ae percent2 and 7ii7 for home energy efficiency retrofits that are part of a portfolio1 there is an aggregate reduction in home energy use of at least #ae percent4 7,b7 ,measured reduction ,for purposes of a measured performance home rebate1 reductions in home energy use shall be measured-- 7i7 at the meter2 7ii7 in terms of reductions in kilowatt hour1 or kilowatt hour-equivalent1 use2 and 7iii7 using methods and procedures approved by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,amount ,except as provided in section #bjf-- 7,a7 in the case of a home energy efficiency retrofit-- 7i7 that is not part of a portfolio1 the amount of a measured performance home rebate provided under a ,state program shall be not more than #ej percent of the direct costs of the home energy efficiency retrofit to the homeowner2 and 7ii7 that is part of a portfolio1 the aggregated amount for measured performance home rebates provided for such portfolio under a ,state program shall be not more than #ej percent of the aggregated direct costs of the home energy efficiency retrofits that are part of the portfolio2 7,b7 the amount of a measured performance home rebate provided under a ,state program shall be determined-- 7i7 in the case of a home energy efficiency retrofit that is not part of a portfolio1 based on the amount that home energy use for the home is reduced1 provided such reduction is at least #ae percent2 and 7ii7 in the case of a home energy efficiency retrofit that is part of a portfolio1 based on the amount that home energy use for the home is reduced1 regardless of whether such reduction is at least #ae percent2 and 7,c7 the amount of a measured performance home rebate provided under a ,state program shall be determined using a payment rate per kilowatt hour or kilowatt hour-equivalent of reduction in home energy use that is-- 7i7 established by the ,state energy office and approved by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 not more than a payment rate that would equal1 for a #bj percent reduction in average home energy use1 based on ,state energy data1 a rebate of not more than #bjjj4 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,administrative expenses ,a ,state may use up to #aj percent of a grant received under this section for the costs of administering a ,state program approved pursuant to subsection 7b7 and that meets the minimum criteria under subsection 7c74 #bjd4 ,state administered rebates for reductions in home energy use not measured by meters 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 that to provide rebates in accordance with this section for home energy efficiency retrofits for which the reductions in home energy use are not able to be modeled or measured in a manner that would qualify for a rebate under section #bjc4 7b7 ,state participation 7#a7 ,plan ,in order to receive a grant under this section 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 ,criteria ,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 a designee with an established history carrying out data-driven1 evaluated1 and verified programs2 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 requirements1 certification requirements1 and other requirements established by the ,secretary2 7,b7 includes installation of one or more home energy efficiency retrofit measures for a home that together are shown to achieve1 a minimum of a #bj percent reduction in home energy use from the baseline energy use of the home1 where such energy use is not measured through a meter2 7,c7 does not include installation of any measure that the ,secretary determines does not improve whole building energy performance of the home1 such as a pool pump1 pool heater1 or spa2 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 methods and procedures approved by the ,secretary for determining and documenting-- 7,a7 the baseline energy use of a home2 and 7,b7 the reductions in weather-normalized energy use of a home resulting from the implementation of a home energy efficiency retrofit2 and 7#d7 that the ,state program provide that a rebate may not be claimed with respect to a home for a home energy efficiency retrofit if a rebate may be provided for such home energy efficiency retrofit under a ,state program under section #bjc4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,administrative expenses ,a ,state may use up to #aj percent of a grant received under this section for the costs of administering a ,state program approved pursuant to subsection 7b7 and that meets the minimum criteria under subsection 7c74 #bje4 ,state administered rebates for multifamily building energy efficiency retrofits 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 for multifamily building energy efficiency retrofits in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,state participation 7#a7 ,plan ,in order to receive a grant under this section 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 whole-building multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that-- 7,a7 is completed by a contractor who meets minimum training requirements1 certification requirements1 and other requirements established by the ,secretary2 7,b7 includes installation of one or more multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit measures for the multifamily building that are modeled to achieve1 or are shown to achieve1 the minimum reduction required under this section-- 7i7 in whole building energy use2 or 7ii7 with respect to a portfolio of multifamily energy efficiency retrofits1 in aggregated multifamily building energy use for such portfolio2 7,c7 does not include installation of any measure that the ,secretary determines does not improve the whole building energy performance of the building1 such as a pool pump1 pool heater1 or spa2 and 7,d7 includes1 after installation of the applicable whole building 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 multifamily building rebates1 modeling software1 methods1 and procedures-- 7i7 for determining and documenting the reductions in multifamily building energy use resulting from the implementation of a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that can be calibrated to historical energy usage for a multifamily building consistent with ,,bpi #bdjj2 7ii7 that are approved by the ,secretary2 7iii7 that can provide evidence for necessary improvements to a ,state program2 and 7iv7 that can help to calibrate models for accuracy2 7,b7 for purposes of measured performance multifamily building rebates1 methods and procedures approved by the ,secretary for determining and documenting-- 7i7 the monthly and hourly 7if available7 weather-normalized baseline energy use of a multifamily building2 and 7ii7 the reductions in monthly and hourly 7if available7 weather-normalized energy use of a multifamily building resulting from the implementation of a multifamily building efficiency retrofit2 and 7,c7 open-source advanced measurement and verification software approved by the ,secretary2 7#d7 that the ,state program include implementation of a quality assurance program-- 7,a7 to ensure that multifamily building 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 multifamily building energy efficiency retrofits completed by each applicable contractor2 and 7,b7 under which a quality-control inspection of a multifamily building 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 the minimum requirements described in paragraph 7#b72 7#e7 that1 if the ,state program will provide measured performance multifamily building rebates1 the ,state program-- 7,a7 only provide such a measured performance multifamily building rebate with respect to a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit after collecting at least #ac months of data on multifamily building energy usage after completion of such retrofit2 7,b7 establish and utilize1 in accordance with guidance issued by the ,secretary1 a maximum fractional savings uncertainty for any portfolio of multifamily building energy efficiency retrofits2 7,c7 publicly report annual aggregated reductions in multifamily building energy use for homes for which measured performance multifamily building rebates are provided2 7#f7 that the ,state program include requirements for a multifamily building owner1 contractor1 or aggregator to claim a rebate1 including that the building owner1 contractor1 or aggregator submit to the ,state any applicable forms approved by the ,secretary1 including a copy of the certificate provided by the applicable contractor certifying projected or measured reduction of multifamily building energy use2 7#g7 that the ,state program include procedures for a multifamily building owner to transfer the right to claim a rebate to the contractor performing the applicable multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit or to an aggregator1 if the ,state program will utilize aggregators2 7#h7 that if the ,state program will utilize aggregators to facilitate delivery of rebates to multifamily building owners or contractors1 that the ,state program include requirements for an entity to be eligible to serve as an aggregator2 7#i7 that the ,state program provide that a multifamily building owner or contractor may claim more than one rebate under the ,state program1 provided that no #b rebates may be provided with respect to a multifamily building using the same baseline energy use of such multifamily building2 and 7#aj7 that the ,state program include a procedure for providing1 with respect to each multifamily building located in an underserved community that receives a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit for which a rebate is provided under the program1 the contractor performing such multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit1 or an aggregator who has the right to claim such rebate1 #ej per dwelling unit in the multifamily building4 7d7 ,modeled performance multifamily building rebates 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a ,state program under this section1 a ,state may provide a building owner or contractor a rebate1 to be known as a modeled performance multifamily building rebate1 for an energy audit of a multifamily building and a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that is projected1 using modeling software approved by the ,secretary1 to reduce whole building energy use by at least #bj percent4 7#b7 ,amount 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in section #bjf and subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of a modeled performance multifamily building rebate provided under a ,state program shall be equal to not more than #ej percent of the cost of the applicable energy audit of a multifamily building and multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit1 including the cost of diagnostic procedures1 labor1 reporting1 and modeling4 7,b7 ,limitation ,except as provided in section #bjf1 with respect to an energy audit and multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that is projected to reduce multifamily building energy use by-- 7i7 at least #bj percent1 but less than #ce percent1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance multifamily building rebate shall be #b1jjj per dwelling unit in the multifamily building1 up to a maximum of #bjj1jjj per multifamily building or per complex1 if such complex consists of multiple adjacent multifamily buildings owned by the same entity2 and 7ii7 at least #ce percent1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance multifamily building rebate shall be #d1jjj per dwelling unit in the multifamily building1 up to a maximum of #djj1jjj per multifamily building or per complex1 if such complex consists of multiple adjacent multifamily buildings owned by the same entity4 7e7 ,measured performance multifamily building rebates 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,minimum reduction in multifamily building energy use ,in carrying out a ,state program under this section1 a ,state may provide a building owner1 contractor1 or aggregator a rebate1 to be known as a measured performance multifamily building rebate1 for a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit1 or portfolio of multifamily energy efficiency retrofits1 where-- 7i7 for a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that is not part of a portfolio1 there is reduction in multifamily building energy use of at least #ae percent2 and 7ii7 for multifamily building energy efficiency retrofits that are part of a portfolio1 there is an aggregate reduction in multifamily building energy use of at least #ae percent4 7,b7 ,measured reduction ,for purposes of a measured performance multifamily building rebate1 reductions in multifamily building energy use shall be measured-- 7i7 at the meter2 7ii7 in terms of reductions in kilowatt hour1 or kilowatt hour-equivalent1 use2 and 7iii7 using methods and procedures approved by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,amount ,except as provided in section #bjf-- 7,a7 in the case of a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit-- 7i7 that is not part of a portfolio1 the amount of a measured performance multifamily building rebate provided under a ,state program shall be not more than #ej percent of the direct costs of the multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit to the owner2 and 7ii7 that is part of a portfolio1 the aggregated amount for measured performance multifamily building rebates provided for such portfolio under a ,state program shall be not more than #ej percent of the aggregated direct costs of the multifamily building energy efficiency retrofits that are part of the portfolio2 7,b7 the amount of a measured performance multifamily building rebate provided under a ,state program shall be determined-- 7i7 in the case of a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that is not part of a portfolio1 based on the amount that energy use for the multifamily building is reduced1 provided such reduction is at least #ae percent2 and 7ii7 in the case of a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that is part of a portfolio1 based on the amount that energy use for the multifamily building is reduced1 regardless of whether such reduction is at least #ae percent2 and 7,c7 the amount of a measured performance multifamily building rebate provided under a ,state program shall be determined using a payment rate per kilowatt hour or kilowatt hour-equivalent of reduction in multifamily building energy use that is-- 7i7 established by the ,state energy office and approved by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 not more than a payment rate that would equal1 for a #bj percent reduction in average multifamily building energy use1 based on ,state energy data1 a rebate of not more than #bjjj per dwelling unit in the multifamily building4 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,administrative expenses ,a ,state may use up to #aj percent of a grant received under this section for the costs of administering a ,state program approved pursuant to subsection 7b7 and that meets the minimum criteria under subsection 7c74 7h7 ,contracting requirements ,the minimum requirements described in subsection 7c77#b7 for contractors shall include a requirement that a contractor certify that all laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or subcontractor thereof in the performance of construction1 alteration1 or repair work for which a rebate is provided under a ,state program under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,with respect to the labor standards in this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjf4 ,special provisions for moderate income households and multifamily buildings 7a7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for certifying as moderate income for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the household of a homeowner2 or 7#b7 a multifamily building4 7b7 ,percentages ,subject to subsection 7c71 for households of homeowners and multifamily buildings 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 and replacement costs described in section #bjb7;b77#a72 and 7#b7 amount of-- 7,a7 a modeled performance home rebate provided under section #bjc shall be not more than #hj percent of the applicable costs described in section #bjc7;d77#b77;,a72 7,b7 a modeled performance multifamily building rebate provided under section #bje shall be not more than #hj percent of the applicable costs described in section #bje7;d77#b77;,a72 7,c7 a measured performance home rebate provided under section #bjc shall be not more than #hj percent of the applicable costs described in section #bjc7;e77#b77;,a72 and 7,d7 a measured performance multifamily building rebate provided under section #bje shall be not more than #hj percent of the applicable costs described in section #bje7;e77#b77;,a74 7c7 ,maximum amounts 7#a7 ,partial system rebates ,for households of homeowners that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income1 the maximum amount 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 7,b7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 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 and 7,c7 under section #bjb7;a77#b77;,b7 for the purchase and installation of insulation and air sealing within a home of the homeowner and replacement of the heating component of an ,,hvac system of such home1 where the heating component installed is an air source or ground source heat pump1 shall be #ejjj4 7#b7 ,modeled performance home rebate ,for households of homeowners that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance home 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 #h1jjj4 7#c7 ,modeled performance multifamily building rebate ,for multifamily buildings that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income1 the maximum amount of a modeled performance multifamily building rebate under section #bje for an energy audit and multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit that is projected to reduce building energy as described in-- 7,a7 section #bje7;d77#b77;,b77i7 shall be #d1jjj per dwelling unit in the multifamily building1 up to a maximum of #djj1jjj per multifamily building or per complex1 if such complex consists of multiple adjacent multifamily buildings owned by the same entity2 and 7,b7 section #bje7;d77#b77;,b77ii7 shall be #h1jjj per dwelling unit in the multifamily building1 up to a maximum of #hjj1jjj per multifamily building or per complex1 if such complex consists of multiple adjacent multifamily buildings owned by the same entity4 7#d7 ,measured performance home rebate ,for households of homeowners that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income1 the maximum amount of a measured performance home rebate under section #bjc for a home energy efficiency retrofit shall be determined using a payment rate per kilowatt hour or kilowatt hour-equivalent of reduction in home energy use that is equal to twice the payment rate described in section #bjc7;e77#b74 7#e7 ,measured performance multifamily building ,for multifamily buildings that are certified pursuant to the procedures established under subsection 7a7 as moderate income1 the maximum amount of a measured performance multifamily building rebate under section #bje for a multifamily building energy efficiency retrofit shall be determined using a payment rate per kilowatt hour or kilowatt hour-equivalent of reduction in multifamily building energy use that is equal to twice the payment rate described in section #bje7;e77#b74 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures to-- 7#a7 provide information to households of homeowners1 and households in multifamily buildings1 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 homes and dwelling units of multifamily buildings1 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 7e7 ,requirements for multifamily buildings 7#a7 ,all multifamily buildings ,a rebate may not be made in accordance with this section with respect to a multifamily building unless the owner of the building demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that1 at the time the rebate is made1 not less than #b_/c of all dwelling units in such multifamily building-- 7,a7 are occupied by households having incomes not exceeding #hj percent of median income for the area in which the multifamily building is located2 and 7,b7 have monthly rental prices that are equal to1 or less than1 an amount that is equal to #cj percent of the monthly household income of a household having an income at #hj percent of median household income for the area in which the multifamily building is located4 7#b7 ,assisted multifamily buildings ,a rebate may not be made in accordance with this section with respect to a multifamily building for which ,federal rental assistance is provided unless the owner of such multifamily building demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the remaining term of the affordability agreement for such building relating to such assistance is #e years or longer4 7#c7 ,unassisted multifamily buildings 7,a7 ,requirements for rent increases 7i7 ,limitation ,a rebate may not be made in accordance with this section with respect to a multifamily building for which1 during the #e-year period beginning on the date of issuance of such a rebate1 no ,federal rental assistance is provided1 unless the owner of such multifamily building enters into such binding commitments as the ,secretary shall require to ensure that any rent increase for any dwelling unit in the multifamily building made after the completion of any energy efficiency retrofit for which such rebate is made shall not exceed the amount of the existing rent as increased in accordance with any percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers 7,,cpi-,u7 for the applicable period1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,exemption ,a rent increase for dwelling units subject to the limitation under clause 7i7 may exceed the amount provided under such clause if the owner of the multifamily building in which such dwelling units are located requests such exemption and provides to the applicable ,state documentation demonstrating actual1 documented increases in specific operating expenses1 which may include property taxes and maintenance costs1 that meet such requirements as the ,secretary shall establish4 7,b7 ,eviction protections ,a rebate may not be provided in accordance with this section with respect to a multifamily building for which no ,federal rental assistance is provided unless the owner of such multifamily building enters into such binding commitments as the ,secretary shall require to ensure that1 during a period prescribed by the ,secretary1 any moderate income household residing in a dwelling unit in the multifamily building may not be evicted1 have their lease terminated1 or fail to have their lease renewed for any reason other than breach of the lease or good cause1 as defined by the jurisdiction in which the multifamily building is located4 7,c7 ,regulatory agreements2 sale ,any requirement under this paragraph or binding commitment required under this paragraph with respect to a multifamily building shall be set forth in a regulatory agreement entered into by the owner of the multifamily building and the ,state administering the rebate program under this title4 ,such regulatory agreement shall contain appropriate subordination provisions that allow for reasonable purchaser financing1 shall be recorded1 and shall apply notwithstanding any change in ownership of the building4 7,d7 ,tenant notification ,to provide rebates with respect to multifamily buildings in accordance with this section1 a ,state shall develop and carry out a specific and verifiable mechanism for providing tenants of multifamily buildings for which such rebates are provided with written notice of their rights and their landlord's obligations pursuant to this paragraph4 7,e7 ,enforcement 7i7 ,partnering with ,,hfas ,states receiving grants to carry out rebate programs under this title are encouraged to partner with housing finance agencies to monitor compliance with and enforce the requirements under this paragraph1 including developing and providing to owners of multifamily buildings with respect to which rebates are provided a standard regulatory agreement and lease addendum that sets forth the restrictions and requirements under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,penalties for noncompliance ,to provide rebates with respect to multifamily buildings in accordance with this section1 a ,state shall-- 7,i7 establish and carry out a compliance procedure for the requirements of this paragraph that provides specific response and resolution deadlines and utilizes standard and transparent criteria to resolve alleged violations2 7,,ii7 establish penalties that are sufficient1 in the determination of such ,state1 to deter violations of the requirements of this paragraph and the agreements entered into pursuant to this paragraph2 and 7,,iii7 provide that tenants of multifamily buildings may bring an civil action to enforce the lease requirements under this paragraph and pursue restitution for violations of the applicable regulatory agreement1 and provide that in such an action such tenants may recover damages and attorney's fees4 7#d7 ,federal rental assistance defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,federal rental assistance means1 with respect to a multifamily building1 project-based assistance provided to the owner of the multifamily building pursuant to-- 7,a7 section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjab72 7,b7 section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac72 7,c7 section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f72 or 7,d7 section #ech of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adij74 #bjg4 ,coordination of rebate and existing ,state-,sponsored or utility-,sponsored programs ,a ,state that receives a grant under this title is encouraged to work with ,state agencies1 electric utilities1 gas 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 energy efficiency retrofits2 and 7#d7 to coordinate with existing quality assurance programs4 #bjh4 ,consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information 7a7 ,eligibility for state energy plans ,section #cfb7;d7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ag7 as paragraph 7#ah72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af7 the following3 7#ag7 programs-- 7,a7 to enhance consumer access to and understanding of electric energy and natural gas usage and cost information1 including consumers' own residential and commercial retail electric energy information 7as defined in section #b of the ,,hope for ,,homes ,act of #bjba7 and retail natural gas information 7as defined in section #b of the ,,hope for ,,homes ,act of #bjba72 and 7,b7 to facilitate the development and adoption of innovative products and services to assist consumers in managing energy consumption and expenditures2 and 4 7b7 ,guidelines for electric consumer and gas consumer access 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall issue guidelines that establish model data sharing standards and policies for ,states to provide electric consumers and gas consumers1 and third-party designees of such electric consumers and gas consumers1 with access to retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information4 7#b7 ,consultation ,before issuing the guidelines under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with-- 7i7 ,state and local regulatory authorities2 7ii7 other appropriate ,federal agencies1 including the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7iii7 consumer and privacy advocacy groups2 7iv7 electric utilities and gas utilities2 7v7 the ,national ,association of ,state ,energy ,officials2 and 7vi7 other appropriate entities1 including groups representing public utility commissions1 commercial and residential building owners1 residential contractors1 and groups that represent demand response and electricity data devices and services2 and 7,b7 provide notice and opportunity for comment4 7#c7 ,state and local regulatory action ,in issuing the guidelines under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 be guided by actions taken by ,state and local regulatory authorities to ensure electric consumer and gas consumer access to retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information1 including actions taken after consideration of the standard established under section #aaa7;d77#ai7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77#ai774 7#d7 ,contents ,the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall include guidelines-- 7,a7 specifying that retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information of an electric consumer or a gas consumer should be made available to the electric consumer or gas consumer 7or a third-party designee of the electric consumer or gas consumer7 by the electric utility or gas utility of the electric consumer or gas consumer 7or such other entity as may be designated by the utility71 in consultation with1 or with approval from1 as applicable1 the utility's applicable retail regulatory authority2 7,b7 regarding the timeliness and specificity of retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information to be made available to an electric consumer or a gas consumer 7or a third-party designee of such an electric consumer or such a gas consumer71 including that such retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information should be made available to consumer-authorized entities-- 7i7 in an electronic machine readable form1 without additional charge1 in conformity with nationally recognized open standards and best practices2 7ii7 through a website or other electronic access authorized by the electric consumer or gas consumer1 including at least #ac months of historical information2 7iii7 in as close to real-time as is reasonably practicable2 7iv7 at the level of specificity that the data is transmitted by the meter or as is reasonably practicable2 and 7v7 in a manner that provides adequate protections for the security of the information and the privacy of the electric consumer or gas consumer2 7,c7 regarding appropriate nationally recognized open standards for data exchange2 7,d7 regarding access of retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information for owners and managers of multitenant commercial and residential buildings2 7,e7 regarding consumer consent requirements such that an electric consumer or gas consumer can conveniently and securely authorize a third-party designee access to the retail electric energy information or retail natural gas information of such electric consumer or gas consumer1 including standardized authorization language to which an electric consumer or gas consumer will agree prior to such electric consumer or gas consumer authorizing1 or the applicable electric utility or gas utility sharing1 retail electric energy information or retail natural gas information of such electric consumer or gas consumer2 7,f7 specifying that electric utilities and gas utilities should1 when a capable meter is servicing an electric consumer or gas consumer1 communicate usage and other information to a device or network of the electric consumer or gas consumer or a device or network of a third-party designee of such electric consumer or gas consumer1 and where feasible should provide to the electric consumer or gas consumer or third-party designee1 at a minimum1 access to usage information 7not including price information7 of the electric consumer or gas consumer directly from the meter in as close to real-time as is reasonably practicable2 7,g7 with respect to the terms and conditions1 which shall be reasonable and non-discriminatory1 to be agreed to by a third-party designee of an electric consumer or of a gas consumer and an electric utility or gas utility for access to the retail electric energy information or retail natural gas information of such electric consumer or gas consumer1 including that-- 7i7 due process be afforded to such third-party by the applicable regulatory authority1 including giving such third-party an opportunity to rebut allegations of wrongdoing by such third-party prior to any enforcement action being taken by the applicable regulatory authority2 7ii7 the consumer's online authentication match that used by the applicable gas utility or electric utility for the consumer-facing website of such gas utility or electric utility2 and 7iii7 such third-party may receive retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information from an electric utility or gas utility with consumer consent1 except if otherwise prohibited by ,federal law or by a finding of a ,state court or other ,state adjudicatory body2 and 7,h7 addressing appropriate circumstances in which analysis of retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information may be released publicly1 without a consumer's consent1 by protecting individual consumers privacy1 including-- 7i7 with mathematical methods known as differential privacy1 in which consumers privacy can be ensured with provable guarantees2 and 7ii7 detailed descriptions and sample calculations by which the results of statistical analysis can be made differentially private4 7#e7 ,revisions ,the ,secretary shall periodically review and1 as necessary1 revise the guidelines issued under paragraph 7#a7 to reflect changes in technology1 privacy needs1 and the market for electric energy and natural gas and related services4 #bji4 ,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 and multifamily building 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 #baj4 ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide such administrative and technical support to contractors1 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 multifamily building owner1 or the homeowner's or multifamily building owner's designated representative1 seeking a rebate under this title1 release forms authorizing1 in accordance with guidelines issued under section #bjh7;b71 access by the ,secretary1 or a designated third-party representative to information in the utility bills of the homeowner or the multifamily building owner4 #baa4 ,treatment of rebates ,for purposes of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 gross income shall not include any rebate received under this title4 #bab4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this title #a1djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbg1 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 ,general provisions #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