SB 777: Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Task Force; established, definitions, report.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Department of Housing and Community Development; Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Task Force established; report. Directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish, in collaboration with the Department of Energy, and with assistance from the Department of Social Services, the Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Task Force to determine barriers to access and enrollment in the current energy efficiency programs for income-qualified energy customers and to evaluate and develop a plan to address any necessary improvements regarding coordination among state and federal government agencies for utility services and resources to more effectively deliver energy-efficient housing, weatherization resources, and energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified individuals and households in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the Task Force to meet at least six times between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, and to submit a report of its findings and recommendations no later than September 30, 2026. The bill specifies that such report shall include policy recommendations and a plan to ensure that weatherization-ready repairs and whole-home energy efficiency retrofits are provided to all eligible income-qualified individuals and households in the Commonwealth residing in multifamily buildings, single-family dwellings, and manufactured homes by December 31, 2033. This bill is identical to HB 1935.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 2, 2025Senate sustained Governor's veto
2. April 2, 2025Passed by for the day
3. March 25, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
6. February 20, 2025Signed by President
7. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 18, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB777)
9. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB777ER)
10. February 18, 2025Enrolled
11. February 13, 2025House Amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
12. February 11, 2025Passed House with amendments (73-Y 21-N)

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