To promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7741

119th Congress

To promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Mullin

D - CA

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Summary

This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among digital tools that help people track and manage their electricity and natural gas consumption. By breaking down barriers to energy information, it would enable households, businesses, and governments to use apps and devices that could help lower energy bills and make the electric grid more reliable.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among digital tools that help people track and manage their electricity and natural gas consumption. By breaking down barriers to energy information, it would

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This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among digital tools that help people track and manage their electricity and natural gas consumption. By breaking down barriers to energy information, it would enable households, businesses, and governments to use apps and devices that could help lower energy bills and make the electric grid more reliable.

Bill Number: 7741
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: To promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7741
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among digital tools that help people track and manage their electricity and natural gas consumption. By breaking down barriers to energy information, it would enable households, businesses, and gove

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among digital tools that help people track and manage their electricity and natural gas consumption. By breaking down barriers to energy information, it would enable households, businesses, and governments to use apps and devices that could help lower energy bills and make the electric grid more reliable.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Guarantees consumers access to their own electric and natural gas usage data, empowering them to make informed decisions about energy consumption
Promotes competition among smart home devices, apps, and energy management tools by ensuring these products can access necessary energy data
Could help reduce energy bills by enabling better tracking and control of when and how electricity and gas are used
Supports electric grid reliability by allowing for innovative technologies that balance energy demand during peak times
Benefits range from individual households using smart thermostats to large organizations optimizing their energy efficiency

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Everyday consumers would gain easier access to tools like smart thermostats, energy monitoring apps, and home automation systems that could help reduce monthly utility bills. Businesses and governments would be able to better manage their energy costs and environmental footprint. Energy tech companies and startups would have fair access to compete in the growing market for energy management solutions, potentially driving down costs and spurring innovation.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7741, 119th Congress (2026). "To promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7741

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