Bill > HB2338

This bill amends existing state law to authorize "community scaled projects," which are defined as weatherization efforts involving multiple homes in the same neighborhood or area that share similar environmental, social, or economic challenges impacting residents. The bill allows for proposals to include full or partial weatherization, energy efficiency upgrades, or structural repairs for these community-wide projects, with the department of commerce prioritizing proposals that serve areas with low-income households and considering factors like environmental health disparities and housing vulnerability. While generally requiring full weatherization for low-income residences, this bill creates an exception for dwelling units that are part of a community scaled project, and it also clarifies that proposals for community scaled projects do not need to install the maximum level of all cost-effective weatherization measures. The bill also adds a new section requiring the department to adopt rules for implementing these provisions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2338&Year=2025&Initiative=false