An Act to empower residential housing property upgrades, homeowner savings, and a robust workforce

This bill establishes definitions for key terms related to residential housing upgrades, environmental justice, and energy efficiency in Massachusetts. It creates a framework for identifying "environmental justice populations" based on income, minority status, and language barriers, while also defining specific renovation types like "gut rehabilitation" and "housing emissions renovation." The legislation outlines procedures for conducting housing emissions audits to assess environmental hazards and costs before implementing energy-saving improvements such as insulation upgrades and electrification. By setting these standards, the bill aims to guide property owners and contractors in safely upgrading homes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.