This bill would stop states and cities from banning or limiting access to certain kinds of energy. Local rules could not block or restrict new hookups, reconnections, installations, or expansions of energy service just because of the type or source of energy, like natural gas or electricity . The goal is to let homes and businesses choose the energy they want.

The bill lists many types of energy it protects, including natural gas, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, liquefied petroleum gas (propane), renewable propane, other petroleum products, biomass-based diesel and other renewable fuels, and electricity .

• Who is affected | What changes | When
• Residents, businesses, builders, and utilities; state and local governments | Local governments could not ban or limit energy service based on the energy type or source (for example, blocking gas or electricity hookups). This covers connections, reconnections, installation, transportation, distribution, and expansion of service . | The text provided does not state an effective date .