State Energy Oversight Act of 2026

The State Energy Oversight Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program providing $50 million annually from 2027 through 2031 to help state utility commissions regulate electric and natural gas services. This funding allows states to hire specialized staff, improve data analysis capabilities, and support independent public advocates who represent residential and small business customers in rate cases. The bill also authorizes the creation of a national database of energy rates and requires states to submit annual reports on their use of funds and utility pricing structures. States that fail to meet these reporting requirements will have their future funding withheld and redistributed to other jurisdictions.