Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The primary goal is to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. It expands the program's purpose to include diversifying energy supplies and promoting alternative fuels. The bill also updates how funds are used for energy distribution technologies, such as distributed resources and alternative fuel infrastructure. Additionally, it adjusts the competitive grant criteria and authorizes specific funding levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill specifically targets the promotion of alternative fuels and energy distribution technologies.
- Scored +5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Promoting alternative fuels and energy efficiency helps reduce carbon emissions.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
New opportunities in the energy distribution and alternative fuel sectors favor energy-related business owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Diversification of energy supplies: The bill adds a purpose to facilitate and promote the use of alternative fuels to diversify energy supplies (Section 1(a)).
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Improved energy access and efficiency: The bill allows for the deployment of energy distribution technologies that increase efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, such as district heating and cooling or infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels (Section 1(b)).
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Expanded grant opportunities: The bill expands the scope of competitive grants to include projects that expand the use of alternative fuels (Section 1(c)).
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Consistent funding: The bill authorizes $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program (Section 1(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative costs: The Secretary is permitted to use up to 1 percent of the authorized grant amounts for administrative expenses (Section 1(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill specifically targets the promotion of alternative fuels and energy distribution technologies. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Promoting alternative fuels and energy efficiency helps reduce carbon emissions. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — By facilitating alternative fuels, the bill indirectly reduces reliance on traditional fossil fuel production. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Diversifying energy supplies can lead to more sustainable environmental practices. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Increased efficiency and fuel diversification may contribute to long-term fuel price stability.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — New opportunities in the energy distribution and alternative fuel sectors favor energy-related business owners. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improved energy efficiency and access to alternative fuels can lower utility costs for low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Energy efficiency improvements can provide long-term cost savings for middle-class families.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By diversifying energy supplies and updating distribution technology, the bill promotes long-term economic stability and growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — The expansion into alternative fuel infrastructure and energy distribution technologies likely supports job creation in the energy sector.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill authorizes significant federal grant funding for state and local energy projects.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey