The Bicameral Electrification Caucus

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• Follow Martin's Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Install

  Posted on 01/02/22

  Follow along with Senator Heinrich's mission to electrify his home. … 

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• Bicameral Electrification Caucus Led By Heinrich, Smith, Tonko, Castor Gains Momentum As Membership Expands

  Posted on 12/22/21

  WASHINGTON (Dec. 22, 2021) - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) announced the addition of 24 lawmakers to the first-ever Electrification Caucus. Established in November, the bicameral caucus works to advance policies to accelerate widespread electrification-including lowering energy bills, improving air quality and public health, addressing the climate crisis, and creating jobs. Read More

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• Democratic lawmakers create Electrification Caucus in Congress

  Posted on 11/19/21

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• Heinrich, Smith, Tonko, Castor Announce Bicameral Electrification Caucus

  Posted on 11/17/21

  WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2021) - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) announced the first-ever Electrification Caucus. The new, bicameral caucus will work to advance policies to accelerate widespread electrification. The lawmakers released the following statement highlighting the benefits of making electrification more accessible, including lowering energy bills, improving air quality and public health, addressing the climate crisis, and creating jobs: Read More

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• Heinrich Zero-Emission Homes Act Gains Momentum With Introduction Of House Companion Legislation

  Posted on 07/30/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is welcoming growing momentum for his Zero-Emission Homes Act. U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) led the introduction of companion legislation today in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read More

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• Heinrich Leads 11 Senate Democrats In Introducing Zero-Emission Homes Act To Establish New Rebate Program For Home Electric Appliances, Equipment

  Posted on 07/15/21

  WASHINGTON (July 15, 2021) - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is leading 11 Senate Democrats in introducing the Zero-Emission Homes Act to provide rebates for the purchase and installation of electric appliances and equipment in single-family homes and multifamily buildings, with additional support for low- and moderate- income households. Read More

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• Heinrich Leads Colleagues In Introducing Electrifying America's Future Resolution

  Posted on 05/18/21

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