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Energy Circuit Riders Act
1/4/2024, 10:30 AM
Summary of Bill S 3489
Bill 118 s 3489, also known as the Energy Circuit Riders Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program within the Department of Energy that would provide technical assistance to rural and underserved communities in order to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.
The Energy Circuit Riders Act would create a team of experts, known as "circuit riders," who would be deployed to these communities to assess their energy needs and provide guidance on how to implement energy-saving measures. This program aims to help these communities reduce their energy consumption, lower their utility bills, and ultimately become more sustainable.
The bill also includes provisions for training and education programs to help community members learn about energy efficiency and conservation practices. Additionally, it calls for the development of partnerships with local governments, utilities, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the program. Overall, the Energy Circuit Riders Act seeks to address the energy challenges faced by rural and underserved communities by providing them with the resources and support needed to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.
The Energy Circuit Riders Act would create a team of experts, known as "circuit riders," who would be deployed to these communities to assess their energy needs and provide guidance on how to implement energy-saving measures. This program aims to help these communities reduce their energy consumption, lower their utility bills, and ultimately become more sustainable.
The bill also includes provisions for training and education programs to help community members learn about energy efficiency and conservation practices. Additionally, it calls for the development of partnerships with local governments, utilities, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the program. Overall, the Energy Circuit Riders Act seeks to address the energy challenges faced by rural and underserved communities by providing them with the resources and support needed to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.
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Current Status of Bill S 3489
Bill S 3489 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2023. Bill S 3489 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2023. Bill S 3489's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3489
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3489
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3489
Energy Circuit Riders Act
Energy Circuit Riders Act
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an energy circuit rider program to disseminate technical and other assistance to rural communities to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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