Energy Resilient Communities Act

House Bill 891 - Energy Resilient Communities Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-01-18T02:57:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 891 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.

1/18/2024, 2:57 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 891

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 891

Bill HR 891 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HR 891 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023. Bill HR 891's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of February 17, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 891

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 891

Energy Resilient Communities Act

To 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.