Energy Circuit Riders Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jun 26, 2025
What it does
The Energy Circuit Riders Act of 2025 would establish a program within the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to eligible entities—such as states, tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions—for hiring, training, and retaining Energy Circuit Riders who assist rural communities with energy efficiency and clean energy projects. These riders would offer technical support in areas like energy audits, project financing, grant writing, and accessing federal and state incentives, while serving at least two rural areas each. The bill authorizes $25 million annually from 2026 to 2030, limits federal funding to 75% of project costs, sets grant terms between 3 and 6 years, and requires…
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