Establishes the Office of Energy and Equity within the Department of State to ensure equitable access to energy affordability programs.

The bill establishes the Office of Energy and Equity within the Department of State to streamline energy affordability programs, maximize support for eligible households, and enhance transparency and accountability. It creates the Energy Affordability Fund to support these programs. The Office will coordinate energy affordability programs across state agencies, evaluate their effectiveness, and provide policy recommendations. It will also collect and report data on energy burdens, participation, and outcomes, and identify barriers to participation.

Establishes the Office of Energy and Equity within the Department of State to ensure equitable access to energy affordability programs.

The bill establishes the Office of Energy and Equity within the Department of State to streamline energy affordability programs, maximize support for eligible households, and enhance transparency and accountability. It creates the Energy Affordability Fund to support these programs. The Office will coordinate energy affordability programs across state agencies, evaluate their effectiveness, and provide policy recommendations. It will also collect and report data on energy burdens, participation, and outcomes, and identify barriers to participation.