HB 1843-S2 - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE)

Creates a residential energy efficiency incentive pilot program.

Authorizes certain cities and counties to exempt qualifying low-income and moderate-income owners of single-family residences and qualifying owners of multiple family buildings from property taxation levied by the participating local jurisdiction.

Requires the department of commerce to create a list of: (1) Approved energy modeling techniques that may be used to determine projected reductions in energy consumption for eligible retrofit projects; and

(2) Approved third-party green building certifications for newly constructed multiple family buildings, including LEED platinum or gold and four-star or five-star built green certificates, in order to determine eligibility.