Bill > S1782

This bill, the Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021 (TREES Act of 2021), directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting projects that reduce residential energy consumption. The program will provide grants to eligible entities, such as state and local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and retail power providers, to cover up to 90% of the costs of tree planting projects that are expected to provide the largest potential reduction in energy consumption for households with high energy burdens, maximize shade and wind protection, and engage the local community. The bill authorizes $50 million per year for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to support the program's goal of planting at least 300,000 trees annually.