This Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act of 2026 or the Affordable HOMES Act of 2026.

(a) In general Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17071U.S. Code — Title 42, Section 17071View official source on GovInfo) is amended by striking subsections (a) through (c) and inserting the following: (a) Recommendations for revisions to standards The Secretary may recommend to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development revisions to the preemptive energy conservation standards established under section 604(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5403(g)U.S. Code — Title 42, Section 5403(g)View official source on GovInfo). (b) Criteria for recommendations Any recommendation for a revision to a standard under subsection (a) shall— (1) be based on a determination of the cost-effectiveness of the proposed revised standard, taking into consideration lifecycle construction and operating costs; (2) include estimates of the impact of the proposed revised standard on the initial purchase price of manufactured homes; and (3) take into consideration— (A) factory construction techniques and limitations unique to manufactured homes; (B) climate zones established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; (C) alternative methods that achieve equivalent or improved energy performance as compared to the proposed revised standard; and (D) estimated payback periods for any added costs arising from the proposed revised standard.. (b) No force or effect The final rule of the Department of Energy entitled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing (87 Fed. Reg. 32728 (May 31, 2022)), shall have no force or effect.