This bill keeps a federal grant program running through 2028 that helps local communities save energy and money. Right now, the Department of Energy gives grants to cities, counties, states, and Native American tribes to fund energy efficiency projects—things like upgrading building insulation, installing LED lighting, or improving heating systems. The bill adds a new option: communities can also use these grants to build infrastructure for alternative fuels like electric vehicle charging stations or hydrogen fuel systems, making these cleaner energy options more available to people in their area. Essentially, it's extending a program that's already helping communities reduce energy waste and costs, while also opening it up to support the transition to cleaner fuel sources.

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Stanton, Greg

 <p>This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and revises the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels.</p>