HB 3141 - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/6/2008)

Provides low-income weatherization proposals shall provide that full levels of all cost-effective, structurally feasible, sustainable residential weatherization materials, measures, practices, and related repair, as determined by the department of community, trade, and economic development shall be installed and employed when a low-income residence is weatherized.

Requires the department to allocate funds appropriated from the low-income weatherization assistance account among proposals accepted or accepted in part so as to: (1) Achieve the greatest possible expected monetary and energy savings by low-income households and other energy consumers over the greatest period of time;

(2) Promote the greatest possible health and safety improvements for residents of low-income households; and

(3) Leverage, to the extent feasible, technologically advanced and environmentally friendly sustainable technologies, practices, and designs.

Provides, through all of its housing programs, the department shall continually strive to be a state leader in promoting and utilizing technologically advanced and environmentally friendly sustainable technologies, practices, and designs.