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This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize and expand the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG), a federal initiative that provides grants to local and state governments for energy efficiency projects. The bill broadens the program's purpose to explicitly include diversifying energy supplies and promoting alternative fuels. It expands the types of projects eligible for funding to include energy distribution technologies like distributed resources, district heating and cooling systems, and alternative fuel infrastructure. The bill authorizes $3.5 billion in funding for each fiscal year through 2030 and allows the Secretary of Energy to use up to 1% of those funds for administrative costs during the final five years of that period. Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments to clarify and update references within the existing law. These changes aim to support local and state efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and develop more diverse and sustainable energy systems.

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