Efficient Energy through Certified Technologies (EFFECT) Act of 2003

H.R. 1271, the Efficient Energy through Certified Technologies (EFFECT) Act of 2003, proposed changes to the tax code to encourage energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. The bill would have provided tax deductions for businesses that install energy-efficient systems and offered tax credits to homeowners and builders for constructing or upgrading homes with energy-saving technologies. For everyday citizens, this legislation aimed to lower the long-term cost of utilities and reduce the upfront financial burden of making energy-efficient home improvements.