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Introduced on June 17, 2025 by Ed Case
This bill would create a Department of Energy grant program to help remote, island, and Tribal communities build stronger, more reliable local energy systems. It focuses on cutting high energy costs and protecting power during storms and other disasters, using projects like solar, energy storage, hydropower, microgrids, and other local energy solutions developed with community input.
The program could fund up to $5 million per project and cover up to 90% of the cost. It also offers 1–2 years of technical help to grantees. The Government Accountability Office would audit the program every year to make sure funds are used properly. Lawmakers would allow $31 million per year for 2026 through 2030 to run the program .