Bill · S. 4911· Senate(119-S-4911)
Investing in State Energy Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Investing in State Energy Act of 2026" aims to speed up the distribution of information and money for energy programs. It focuses on the Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program. The bill requires the Secretary to distribute funds to States, Indian Tribes, or other recipients within 30 days of receiving a completed plan. It also mandates that application guidance and fund allocations be published within 60 days of funds being made available. Additionally, the bill adjusts appropriation authorizations for these programs.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
The bill increases annual appropriations by $100,000,000 for the State energy program to support renewable energy initiatives.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill strengthens the Weatherization Assistance Program which provides energy efficiency support for low-income households.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
The bill increases funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives which can stimulate economic activity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster access to funds for energy initiatives: Under Section 2(a)(2), the Secretary must distribute funds to a State, Indian Tribe, or other recipient within 30 days once a completed plan is received. This ensures money for weatherization reaches its destination without undue delay.
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Timely information on how to apply: Section 2(a)(1) requires that application guidance be released within 60 days of funds being made available. This provides clear instructions for States, Indian Tribes, and other recipients to access assistance.
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Clear visibility on funding amounts: According to Section 2(a)(1), the Secretary must publish the allocation of assistance within 60 days of funds being made available. This allows recipients to know how much assistance is being provided for the fiscal year.
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Consistent guidance for energy conservation plans: Section 2(b)(1) requires the release of application guidance for financial assistance for energy conservation plans within 60 days of funds being made available.
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Predictable funding for States: Section 2(b)(2) mandates that the Secretary distribute funds to a State within 30 days after receiving a completed State energy conservation plan.
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Increased funding for future years: Section 2(c)(1)(B) adds $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to the appropriation for the program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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