Bill > S509

This bill, the "Energy Resilient Communities Act," establishes the Energy Resilient Communities Fund within the Department of Environmental Quality's State Energy Office. The fund provides grants to local governments to help them achieve sustainability goals through planning and implementation of clean energy projects, including technical assistance to develop infrastructure resilience plans, conduct clean energy microgrid feasibility assessments, and carry out clean energy microgrid projects that support critical community infrastructure. The bill outlines prioritization criteria for the grants, such as benefiting environmental justice communities, supporting community solar microgrids, and maximizing emissions and cost reductions. The bill also requires a cost-share from local governments and limits administrative costs for the fund.