H.R. 1449, known as the “Energy Resilient Communities Act,” directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to enhance energy resilience and security, focusing on environmental justice communities. The bill seeks to fund the development of clean energy...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1449 is a plan that gives money to help communities build small local energy systems to keep the lights on during storms and use less pollution. It especially helps areas that have been treated unfairly by pollution before and wants to make sure everyone can join in fairly, like women or people of color, but has rules about using stuff made in the U.S. and sharing project costs.