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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 232 Creates $100 Million Renewable Energy Backup Grant Program for Local Governments
Last action · January 22, 2025: Referred to ENERGY, Jan. 22, 2025Sponsors: Joe Ciresi and 9 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 232 establishes the Sustainable Community Safe House Grant Program, authorizing the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to award up to $250,000 per grant to s for renewable energy backup systems. The program is backed by a $100 million transfer from the General Fund and expires on December 31, 2026.
Local municipalities can access up to $250,000 in state funding to set up emergency backup renewable power systems for community facilities, supported by a $100 million state fund.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Eligible political subdivisions
Local governments may apply for up to $250,000 in grant funding to create and maintain renewable energy backup systems.
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
The commission must establish the grant program, review applications within 20 days, award grants, and notify applicants.
Department of Community and Economic Development
The department must promulgate administration guidelines and prepare a report on grant recipients by September 30, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the grant?
What is the maximum grant amount a municipality can receive?
When does the program expire?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 22, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to ENERGY, Jan. 22, 2025
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Short-Duration Municipal Energy Fund
The legislation creates a massive $100 million fund with a built-in expiration date of less than two years (December 31, 2026), mandating rapid deployment and reporting.
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Sources
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0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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