Weatherization

Section 2605(k) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(k)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking 15 percent and inserting 25 percent; and (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i)— (i) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting subparagraph (C); and (ii) by striking the greater of 25 percent and inserting a portion equal to the greater of 35 percent; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) The State— (i) shall, to the extent practicable— (I) use the portion described in subparagraph (A) for energy-related home repair that reduces dependence on fossil fuel energy sources; and (II) use the portion to facilitate the use of funds made available under section 2602(b) to increase the participation of eligible households in community solar programs, or to otherwise increase access to and ownership of distributed renewable energy infrastructure among eligible households; and (ii) shall if possible give the highest priority to using the portion for home repair that replaces appliances that rely on fossil fuels with appliances that use electric heating or cooling technology, powered by renewable energy..