Senate Gives Trump Huge Win To Strengthen Energy Sector

The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act would make it easier to put gas stoves and water heaters in new homes.

If this bill passes the Senate and is signed by the president, the Department of Energy will no longer have programs that reward low- and middle-income homes for using certain very efficient electricity projects.

It would also end grants for training contractors in home energy efficiency and help state and local governments to adopt building energy codes. Representatives from both parties are sponsoring the bill. Dan Crenshaw is a House Republican from Texas, and Jake Ellzey is a Republican from Dallas.

Goldman said he’s hopeful the Senate will “swiftly” pass the legislation.

President Trump has also issued four executive orders directing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to streamline regulations and expedite the issuance of new licenses for nuclear power facilities, acting on applications within 18 months.