Investing in State Energy Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced
Summary
Speeds federal energy funding to states. This bill would require the Department of Energy to publish application guidance and allocation notices within 60 days and to send funds to States, Indian Tribes, and other direct recipients within 30 days after receiving complete plans.
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- States and Tribal governments would get faster access to money for state energy conservation and weatherization projects, letting them start work sooner and reduce administrative delays.
- Local program administrators and households would see clearer, earlier guidance and published allocations, which should speed project planning and shorten wait times for home weatherization and renewable upgrades.
- Federal energy programs would get a set funding path: a baseline of $500 million per year plus $100 million each year for 2027 through 2031, distributed to States under the distribution formula in effect on January 1, 2026.
*Authorizes $500 million annually plus $100 million per year for 2027–2031, increasing federal outlays for state energy and weatherization programs.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New funding for State energy programs
If enacted, the bill would authorize $500 million plus $100 million each year from 2027 through 2031 for the State Energy Program. The Secretary would have to send funds to a State within 30 days after receiving a complete State energy conservation plan. The Secretary would also have to publish application guidance and each year's allocations within 60 days after funds become available. Funds would be split using the distribution formula in effect on January 1, 2026.
Faster weatherization payments for households
If enacted, the bill would require faster payments for weatherization help. The Secretary would have to send funds to your State, Tribe, or other local recipient within 30 days after receiving a complete plan. The Secretary would also have to publish application guidance and the year's allocations within 60 days after funds become available.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
NH • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
ME • R
Sponsored 6/24/2026
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 6/24/2026
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 6/24/2026
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/24/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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