What does Preamble of Energy Choice Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit States and local governments from prohibiting or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict state and local government actions. The bill seeks to prevent states and local governments from prohibiting or limiting actions related to energy services. These actions include connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, and expansion of energy services.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Energy Choice Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Energy Choice Act.

What does DEFINITION OF ENERGY. of Energy Choice Act do?

This section defines the term 'energy' as used within the Act. The definition of 'energy' includes natural gas and renewable natural gas. Hydrogen is included within the definition of 'energy'. Liquified petroleum gas, renewable liquified petroleum gas, and other liquid petroleum products are also considered 'energy'. Biomass-based diesel fuels and renewable fuels fall under the definition of 'energy'. Electricity is included in the definition of 'energy'.

What does LIMITATION ON REGULATION OF ENERGY CHOICE. of Energy Choice Act do?

This section restricts the ability of state and local governments to regulate energy choice. State and local governments, including their agencies, are prohibited from adopting rules that limit access to energy services. The restriction applies to laws, regulations, ordinances, building codes, standards, and policies. The prohibition extends to actions that directly or indirectly limit connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of energy services. The limitation applies to energy sold in interstate commerce to end-users.

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Energy Choice Act

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: James Justice (R-WV)

TL;DR (AI)

The Energy Choice Act prevents state and local governments from restricting access to energy services, including connection, modification, and expansion.
The bill broadly defines 'energy' to encompass natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, and various liquid petroleum and biomass-based fuels.
This Act applies to energy sold in interstate commerce and prohibits regulations that directly or indirectly limit energy service access.

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