This bill would change the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide federal financial assistance, given through States and Indian Tribes, to set up and keep running local "energy hubs." The hubs would aim to increase awareness of and access to energy programs and energy-efficiency programs, and to create opportunities to improve energy affordability. The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Paul Tonko on 2026-09-16 and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its status is In Progress.
If the bill becomes law, States and Indian Tribes could receive federal money to create local energy hubs. Those hubs would be intended to help people learn about energy programs and energy-efficiency options and to connect people with services that could lower energy costs. No publicly available information on how individuals would apply for help, which communities would be served first, or when hubs would open.
The bill would provide federal financial assistance routed through States and Indian Tribes. No publicly available information on total cost, specific funding amounts, budget offsets, or how funds would be allocated.
The bill’s stated purpose is to increase awareness of and access to energy and energy-efficiency programs and to improve energy affordability by establishing and maintaining energy hubs through State and Tribal partners.
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