Senate
May 13, 2020A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.
Summary
Official
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 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.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(5/13/20)
Committee
Passed
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Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
MH
Mr. Heinrich
Senate (D) New Mexico
Topics
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13, 2020