To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

This bill renews and expands a federal grant program that helps communities save energy and use cleaner fuels. It lets cities, counties, Tribes, and states apply for money to improve how energy is made, moved, and used. The bill adds a focus on diversifying energy supplies and promoting alternative fuels, not just saving energy. It also updates what the funds can pay for, including local energy projects like district heating and cooling, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure to deliver alternative fuels.

The plan would provide $3.5 billion each year from 2026 through 2030, with up to 1% set aside for administrative costs. It also makes small updates to the competitive grant rules and fixes technical cross-references in the existing law.

• Who is affected: Local governments, states, and Tribes; residents and businesses that rely on local energy systems.
• What changes: More funding and clearer options to fund projects that boost efficiency and expand access to alternative fuels, like district energy systems and other local energy upgrades.
• When: Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2026–2030.