To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would reauthorize and expand the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to support energy efficiency, diversify energy supplies, and promote the use of alternative fuels. It broadens eligible projects to include distributed resources, district heating and cooling, and infrastructure to deliver alternative fuels, and sets a five-year funding plan.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Bigger energy grants and alternative fuels
This bill would fund local, state, and Tribal energy projects at $3.5 billion each year from FY2026 to FY2030. The Department of Energy could use up to 1% each year for administration. Governments would be able to seek grants to expand alternative fuels and improve energy distribution. Allowed projects would include distributed energy resources, district heating and cooling, and fuel-delivery infrastructure. Competitive grants would also cover projects that expand the use of alternative fuels.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
AZ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
TX • D
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
NJ • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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