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E–Access Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5796

Access to Consumer Energy Information Act or the E-Access Act

This bill revises federal guidelines for state energy conservation plans.

The bill authorizes state energy conservation plans to include programs that (1) enhance consumer access to, and understanding of, electric energy and natural gas usage and cost information, including consumers' own residential and commercial retail electric energy and natural gas information; and (2) facilitate the development and adoption of innovative products and services to assist consumers in managing energy consumption and expenditures.

The Department of Energy (DOE) must issue guidelines that establish model data sharing standards and policies for states to provide electric and gas consumers with access to retail electric energy information and retail natural gas information. States may submit to DOE a description of their data sharing standards and policies for certification that they meet such guidelines.

DOE must periodically review and revise the guidelines to reflect changes in technology, privacy needs, and the market for electric energy and natural gas and related services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5796

Bill HR 5796 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5796 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020.  Bill HR 5796's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5796

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5796

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Consumer affairs
- Department of Energy
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy prices

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5796

E–Access Act
To enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, to allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage, and for other purposes.
E–Access Act
Access to Consumer Energy Information Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5796

Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
Matt Cartwright
Matt Cartwright
PennsylvaniaDemocrat

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