Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act of 2025

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 .

• Who is affected: Remote communities, island communities not connected to larger grids, and Tribal communities (including federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations).
• What changes: New DOE grants for resilient energy systems, up to $5 million each; federal share up to 90%; 1–2 years of technical assistance; yearly GAO audits .
• When: Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2026–2030.