Bill · H.R. 2679· House(119-HR-2679)
Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program providing rebates to eligible households for purchasing and installing cool roof products. Rebate amounts are determined based on whether the roof is low-sloped or steep-sloped and the specific solar reflectance and thermal emittance properties of the product. Eligible households include those meeting specific income and geographic requirements. The program is set to terminate on September 30, 2030. Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for the program itself and for updating the Cool Roof Calculator.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill explicitly targets low-income households with rebates for home cooling improvements.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
Promoting cool roofs can reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions from cooling needs.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5
The rebate program assists low-income households by providing direct financial aid for home improvements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Households: The program provides rebates to help eligible households pay for the purchase and installation of cool roof products (Section 2(a)).
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Higher Rebate Amounts for Specific Products: Households can receive higher rebate amounts of $0.75 per square foot depending on the specific solar reflectance and thermal emittance ratings of the products installed on low-sloped or steep-sloped roofs (Section 2(b)).
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Combining Financial Benefits: Households are permitted to receive these rebates in addition to any other grants or financial assistance they may receive for the same product (Section 2(c)).
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Specific Targeting of Low-Income and High-Heat Areas: The definition of an eligible household focuses on those with total annual incomes less than 200 percent of the median income of their ZIP Code (Section 2(g)(5)(A)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Program Termination: The rebate program is scheduled to end on September 30, 2030 (Section 2(d)).
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Geographic Restrictions for Eligibility: To be considered an eligible household, individuals must reside in a ZIP Code Tabulation Area that is in the 75th percentile or higher of the Heat and Health Index, unless they reside in the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, or a territory (Section 2(g)(5)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan