A bill 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.

Senate Bill

S. 3926

119th Congress

A bill 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

Peter Welch

D - VT

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Summary

This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among apps and services that help people manage their electricity and gas consumption. By breaking down barriers that currently limit access to energy information, the legislation would enable innovative tools that could help households and businesses lower their energy bills and reduce their environmental footprint.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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A bill 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 apps and services that help people manage their electricity and gas consumption. By breaking down barriers that currently limit access to energy informa

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This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among apps and services that help people manage their electricity and gas consumption. By breaking down barriers that currently limit access to energy information, the legislation would enable innovative tools that could help households and businesses lower their energy bills and reduce their environmental footprint.

Bill Number: 3926
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Title: A bill 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: 3926
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This bill aims to give consumers better access to their own energy usage data and promote competition among apps and services that help people manage their electricity and gas consumption. By breaking down barriers that currently limit access to energy information, the legislation would enable innov

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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 apps and services that help people manage their electricity and gas consumption. By breaking down barriers that currently limit access to energy information, the legislation would enable innovative tools that could help households and businesses lower their energy bills and reduce their environmental footprint.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Guarantees consumers the right to access their own electricity and natural gas usage data in user-friendly digital formats
Promotes competition in the energy tech market by preventing utility monopolies on energy management tools and apps
Enables development of innovative products like smart home devices, energy comparison apps, and automated systems that help reduce energy costs
Supports electric grid reliability by allowing better coordination between consumers, technology companies, and utilities
Empowers consumers, businesses, and governments to make informed decisions about their energy consumption and costs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit homeowners, renters, and businesses by giving them control over their energy data and access to competing services that could help them save money on utility bills. Tech companies and startups would gain opportunities to develop new energy management products without facing barriers from utility companies. The legislation could also accelerate adoption of smart home technology and contribute to overall electric grid efficiency, potentially reducing power outages and enabling better integration of renewable energy sources.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3926, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill 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-s-3926

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