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H.R. 3699: Energy Choice Act

The proposed bill, titled the Energy Choice Act, aims to limit the authority of state and local governments in regulating energy services. Here are the main points of the bill:

Prohibition of Restrictions on Energy Services

The bill prohibits state or local governments from enacting laws, regulations, or policies that would:

Prohibit or limit the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of energy services.
Restrict access to energy services based on the type or source of energy delivered to the end-user.

Definition of Energy

The bill defines "energy" to include a variety of sources, specifically:

Natural gas
Renewable natural gas
Hydrogen
Liquefied petroleum gas
Renewable liquefied petroleum gas
Other liquid petroleum products
Biomass-based diesel fuels and renewable fuels
Electricity

Objective of the Bill

The objective of the Energy Choice Act is to ensure that energy services can be offered and operated without interference from state or local government regulations that might favor one type of energy over another. The idea behind this legislation is to promote greater energy choice for consumers and prevent local governments from imposing limitations that could affect energy availability.

Implications for Energy Companies

If passed, this legislation may affect how energy companies operate across different states and localities, as they would no longer face restrictions that could inhibit their ability to connect or provide specific energy services.