Rep. Goldman Introduces the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act to Protect Low-Cost Home Energy
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) has introduced the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, a bill that repeals three costly provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that restrict consumer choice and drive up the cost of home appliances. The Biden administration’s green energy mandates aim to end the use of gas appliances, forcing consumers to switch to electric alternatives. These three provisions within the IRA cost taxpayers more than $5.7 billion.
“Americans should have the freedom to choose how to cook their food and heat their homes. That’s why I am introducing the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act to repeal the Biden administration’s extreme green energy mandates that would effectively ban gas stoves and appliances,” said Congressman Craig Goldman. “The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act restores homeowners’ choices in home appliances, removes costly regulations, and eliminates wasteful federal government spending.”
Background:
The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act repeals sections 50122, 50123, and 50131 within the IRA that reduce consumer choice and cost taxpayers billions of dollars. Additionally, it will resend all unobligated funding under Sections 50122 and 50131.
- Section 50122: Appropriates $4.5 billion to the Department of Energy to establish a new high-efficiency electric home rebate program
- Section 50123: Appropriates $200 million to the Department of Energy to establish home energy efficiency contractor training grants
- Section 50131: Appropriates $1 billion to the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to states and localities to adopt the latest energy conservation building code and so-called zero-energy building energy codes
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), these mandates cost new homebuyers up to $31,000.
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