Search Results: keywords:"affordable energy"

  • S. RES. 882 — Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as National Clean Energy Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:276

    The resolution, S. RES. 882, designates the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as "National Clean Energy Week". It recognizes the role of clean energy in powering homes and businesses and highlights the importance of clean energy jobs and technological innovation in boosting the...

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    In September 2024, there will be a special week called "National Clean Energy Week" to celebrate how important clean energy is for powering homes and creating jobs. It reminds everyone how using clean energy can help the planet and grow the economy, and it cheers for the people and small businesses that are leading the way with new energy ideas.

  • H. R. 5482 — To prevent energy poverty and ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable energy.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:3,090

    H.R. 5482, titled the "Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024," aims to ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable and reliable energy. The bill recognizes at-risk communities as those that are low-income, minority, rural, elderly, or consist of American...

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    H.R. 5482 wants to make sure everyone can pay for energy, like electricity and gas, especially people who might struggle like those with low income or who live in certain communities. It wants the government to check if any new rules might make it harder for these people to afford energy.