Establishing a statewide low-income energy assistance program.

Summary

The bill establishes a new low‑income energy assistance program administered by the state department, offering monetary help to reduce gas and electric bills. All households that meet the existing low‑income definition can apply directly, through utilities, or via self‑attestation, and the program must be operating by July 1 2026. Funding is to come from appropriations, with the legislature intending to use climate‑commitment auction revenues to sustain it.

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