Energy Resilient Communities Act

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 448 Energy Resilient Communities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 448

Bill 117 HR 448, also known as the Energy Resilient Communities Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote energy resilience in communities across the country.

The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal. First, it aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, in communities. By diversifying energy sources, communities can become less reliant on traditional fossil fuels and better withstand disruptions to the energy grid.

Additionally, the Energy Resilient Communities Act seeks to improve energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructure. This includes promoting the use of energy-efficient technologies and practices to reduce energy consumption and lower costs for residents and businesses. The bill also addresses the need for better planning and coordination in response to natural disasters and other emergencies. By incorporating energy resilience into emergency preparedness plans, communities can better respond to and recover from disasters that may disrupt energy supplies. Overall, the Energy Resilient Communities Act aims to create more sustainable and resilient communities by promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and emergency preparedness. This legislation has the potential to benefit communities across the country by reducing energy costs, increasing energy security, and improving overall resilience in the face of challenges.

Congressional Summary of HR 448

Energy Resilient Communities Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a program that awards grants to make critical energy infrastructure more resilient to climate change hazards, such as grants for developing clean energy microgrids that support critical community infrastructure or customers of electric utilities with special energy needs due to medical conditions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 448

Bill HR 448 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2021. Bill HR 448 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2021. Bill HR 448's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of February 2, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 448

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

100

Democrat Cosponsors

100

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 448

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment and training programsEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInflation and pricesInfrastructure developmentManufacturingMetalsPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsSmall businessWages and earningsWomen in business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 448

Energy Resilient Communities ActTo direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program to improve the energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.Energy Resilient Communities Act

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