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HB 1935

Income Qualified Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Task Force; established, report.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and 9 co-sponsors

Virginia bill would establish task force to study and recommend low-income energy efficiency and weatherization programs, ultimately vetoed by Governor.

House sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · HB 1935

Legislative bill overview

HB 1935 would have established a task force to study and recommend energy efficiency and weatherization programs specifically targeted at low-to-moderate income households in Virginia. The bill required the task force to submit a report with findings and policy recommendations to the General Assembly.

Why is this important

Energy efficiency improvements reduce utility costs for lower-income families who spend a higher percentage of income on energy, while also reducing carbon emissions. The task force would have identified barriers to program access and developed strategies to increase participation among income-qualified households who often lack resources for home improvements.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding questions: No specific appropriation was detailed in the bill, leaving unclear how the task force would be funded and what implementation costs recommendations might entail
  • Program scope and effectiveness: Disagreement over whether targeted programs are the most efficient use of public resources versus broader energy initiatives or market-based solutions
  • Government expansion: Some may view creating another task force as bureaucratic overhead rather than direct assistance to eligible households

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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