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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to prevent state and local governments from restricting energy service connections based on energy type. Specifically, the bill defines "energy" broadly to include natural gas, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, liquified petroleum gas, liquid petroleum products, biomass-based diesel fuels, renewable fuels, and electricity. Under the proposed legislation, no state or local government, including its regulatory agencies, would be allowed to create laws, regulations, ordinances, building codes, or policies that directly or indirectly prohibit or limit energy service connections, modifications, installations, transportation, distribution, or expansions based on the type or source of energy being delivered in interstate commerce. The primary intent appears to be protecting consumers' and businesses' ability to access a wide range of energy sources without local government interference, potentially supporting energy diversity and preventing potential restrictions on specific types of energy infrastructure or services.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1945/all-info