I think there is money for electric vehicle charging stations in the infrastructure bill that passed. There is still the Build Back Better on the To Do list, and that is the one that looks to require the reconciliation process to pass with 50 Democrat votes. The filibuster prevents it unless enough Republicans vote for it in the Senate to overcome the filibuster. There has also been talk about modifying the filibuster rules in very specific instances, especially when it comes to voting protections bills, but reconciliation is the most potential avenue for the Build Back Better bill.
The reconciliation bill text that has been released had some neat stuff about $2000 or $4000 for energy efficiency home upgrades or $8000 for households under 80% of the area median income. $500,000,000 for training including online courses on installing home energy efficiency upgrades. All kinds of grants to states and organizations to distribute. A very large chunk of funding aimed directly at rural areas too.
The text for H.R. Reconciliation, though this version is from late September and changes have been discussed in the news since.
https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5376/generated/BILLS-117hr5376rh.htmlEDIT: I think these are new and not amending existing law but not 100% sure; I've noticed that amended laws are mentioned as such so I will make the assumption recklessly.
PART 4—Greening the fleet and alternative vehicles
SEC. 136401. Refundable new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle credit for individuals.
(a) In general.—Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after section 36B the following new section:
“SEC. 36C. New qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.
“(a) Allowance of credit.—In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the credit amounts determined under subsection (b) with respect to each new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year.
“(b) Per vehicle dollar limitation.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount determined under this subsection with respect to any new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle is the sum of the amounts determined under paragraphs (2) through (5) with respect to such vehicle (not to exceed 50 percent of the purchase price of such vehicle).
“(2) BASE AMOUNT.—The amount determined under this paragraph is $4,000.
“(3) BATTERY CAPACITY.—In the case of a new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle, the amount determined under this paragraph is $3,500 if—
“(A) in the case of a vehicle placed in service before January 1, 2027, such vehicle draws propulsion energy from a battery with not less than 40 kilowatt hours of capacity, and
“(B) in the case of a vehicle placed in service after December 31, 2026, such vehicle draws propulsion energy from a battery with not less than 50 kilowatt hours of capacity.
“(4) DOMESTIC ASSEMBLY.—In the case of a new qualified plug-in vehicle which satisfies the domestic assembly qualifications, the amount determined under this paragraph is $4,500.
“(5) DOMESTIC CONTENT.—In the case of a new qualified plug-in vehicle which satisfies domestic content qualifications, the amount determined under this paragraph is $500.
“(c) Limitation based on modified adjusted gross income.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $200 for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income exceeds the threshold amount. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term ‘modified adjusted gross income’ means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933.
“(2) SPECIAL RULE FOR DETERMINATION OF MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.—The modified adjusted gross income of the taxpayer that is taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be the lesser of—
“(A) the modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year in which the credit is claimed, or
“(B) the modified adjusted gross income for the immediately preceding taxable year.
“(3) THRESHOLD AMOUNT.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the term ‘threshold amount’ means—
“(A) $800,000 in the case of a joint return or surviving spouse (half such amount for married filing separately),
“(B) $600,000 in the case of a head of household, and
“(C) $400,000 in any other case.
“(d) Manufacturer’s suggested retail price limitation.—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for a vehicle with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price in excess of the applicable limitation.
“(2) APPLICABLE LIMITATION.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable limitation for each vehicle classification is as follows:
“(A) SEDANS.—In the case of a sedan, $55,000.
“(B) VANS.—In the case of a van, $64,000.
“(C) SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.—In the case of a sport utility vehicle, $69,000.
“(D) PICKUP TRUCKS.—In the case of a pickup truck, $74,000.
“(3) REGULATIONS.—For purposes of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations for determining vehicle classifications using criteria similar to that employed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy to determine size and class of vehicles.
“(e) New qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle.—For purposes of this section—
“(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle’ means a motor vehicle—
“(A) the original use of which commences with the taxpayer,
“(B) which is acquired for use by the taxpayer and not for resale,
“(C) which is made by a qualified manufacturer,
“(D) which is treated as a motor vehicle for purposes of title II of the Clean Air Act,
“(E) which has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds,
“(F) which is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery which—
“(i) has a capacity of—
“(I) in the case of a vehicle placed in service in 2022 or 2023, not less than 7 kilowatt hours, and
“(II) in the case of a vehicle placed in service after 2023, not less than 10 kilowatt hours, and
“(ii) is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity,
“(G) for which, in the case of a vehicle placed into service after December 31, 2026, final assembly is within the United States, and
“(H) is not of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation.
[spoiler=Energy efficiency credit ](D) AMOUNT OF REBATES FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY HOMES.—Of the amounts provided to a State energy office under this section, 85 percent shall be used to provide Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Rebates to—
(i) individuals and aggregators for the energy efficiency upgrades of single-family homes of not more than 4 units—
(I) $2,000 for a retrofit that achieves at least 20 percent modeled energy system savings or 50 percent of the project cost, whichever is lower;
(II) $4,000 for a retrofit that achieves at least 35 percent modeled energy system savings or 50 percent of the project cost, whichever is lower; or
(III) for measured energy savings, a payment per kilowatt hour saved, or kilowatt hour-equivalent saved, equal to $2,000 for a 20 percent reduction of energy use for the average home in the State, for homes or portfolios of homes that achieve at least 15 percent energy savings, or 50 percent of the project cost, whichever is lower;
(ii) multifamily building owners and aggregators for the energy efficiency upgrades of multifamily buildings—
(I) $2,000 per dwelling unit for a retrofit that achieves at least 20 percent modeled energy system savings up a maximum of $200,000 per multifamily building;
(II) $4,000 per dwelling unit for a retrofit that achieves at least 35 percent modeled energy system savings up to a maximum of $400,000 per multifamily building; or
(III) for measured energy savings, a payment rate per kilowatt hours saved, or kilowatt hour-equivalent saves, equal to $2,000 for a 20 percent reduction of energy use for the average multifamily building in the State, for multifamily buildings or portfolios of buildings that achieve at least 15 percent energy savings, or 50 percent of the project cost, whichever is lower; or
(iii) individuals and aggregators for the energy efficiency upgrades of single family homes of 4 units or less or multifamily buildings that are occupied by residents with an annual income of less than 80 percent of the area median income as published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development—
(I) $4,000 for a retrofit that achieves at least 20 percent modeled energy system savings or 80 percent of the project cost, whichever is lower;
(II) $8,000 for a retrofit that achieves at least 35 percent modeled energy system savings or 80 percent of the project cost, whichever is lower; or
(III) for measured energy savings, a payment rate per kilowatt hour saved, or kilowatt hour-equivalent saved, equal to $4,000 for a 20 percent reduction of energy use for the average multifamily building in the State, for multifamily buildings or portfolios of buildings that achieve at least 15 percent energy savings, or 80 percent of the project cost, whichever is lower.
It's also great for landlords; each unit applies up to a cap. I think these can be combined with existing state grants to households. For example, an estimate for a solar panel energy supply system has about a 20 year payoff in my state. This is because when solar was becoming more affordable in the mid 2000s, in my state a the power utility(s) convinced the (Republican controlled) state congress to pass laws capping how much energy surplus can be provided back to the grid by a home setup. The result is that solar panel in homes are essentially nonexistant and rarely seen outside of state buildings. Right now, the main value of solar panels in the state seems to be that installation increases home value even with the 20 year payoff in energy and assumption of risk.
Here is a neat trick: hit Control + f and it opens a search panel on your browser that you can find keywords such as "rural", "energy eff", "clean water", "cybersec", or whatever topic you think may be in the bill.
SEC. 70205. Wildfire.
(a) Protecting communities and ecosystems from wildfire.—In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Bureau of Land Management for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $900,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2031, except that no amounts may be expended after September 30, 2031, to reduce wildfire risk on landscapes and communities through fire preparedness, fire science and research (including improved fireshed mapping and management), emergency rehabilitation, rural fire assistance, noncommercial fuels management activities in the wildland-urban interface, the renovation or construction of fire facilities, and for expenses necessary to support firefighter workforce reforms. None of the funds provided by this subsection shall be used for salvage logging.
(b) Tribal wildfire prevention.—In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $100,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2031, except that no amounts may be expended after September 30, 2031, For carrying out the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act (25 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) for renewable and manageable resources, communications, economic and cultural benefits, improved fireshed mapping and management, and to protect Tribal forest lands from wildfire.
(c) Forest technology improvements.—In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Office of Wildland Fire Management for fiscal year 2022, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2031, except that no amounts may be expended after September 30, 2031, for carrying out a research, development, and testing pilot program to—
(1) assess new technologies, including unmanned aircraft system, geospatial, or remote sensing technologies, across all reforestation activities;
(2) accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the Secretary of the Interior; and
(3) collaborate and cooperate with State, Tribal, and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies.
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