Sec. 501. State energy plans
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Section 362(d) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6322(d) ) is amended— in paragraph (16), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; by redesignating paragraph
(17)as paragraph (18); and by inserting after paragraph
(16)the following: a State energy plan developed in accordance with section 367; and . Part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary may provide financial assistance to a State to develop a State energy plan, for inclusion in a State energy conservation plan under section 362(d), to provide for— the elimination of net greenhouse gas emissions; improved air and water quality; conservation of natural resources; reduction and elimination of environmental injustice; and workforce transition planning. A State developing a State energy plan under this section shall include in such plan, measures to— ensure that the full social cost of carbon pollution is factored into decision making associated with electricity generation and utility investments in energy efficiency and electric vehicle infrastructure; promote investments in a distribution system that takes advantage of technology advancement and supports reduced pollution, consumer choice, and a resilient and reliable system; address the need to site transmission lines and new electricity generating units efficiently; evaluate the role of existing resources as part of utility planning to accelerate the transition to low-cost carbon emissions reductions; engage with regional partners to explore the potential benefits of regional markets; support utility leadership in its efforts to transition to sources of electricity that result in net zero greenhouse gas emissions; support infrastructure upgrades and smart grid investments to improve system-wide efficiency; support building codes for new and retrofitted buildings that promote the energy efficiency of buildings and the electric grid; support improved appliance efficiency standards; support investments in electric vehicle infrastructure in ways that will ensure a more efficient grid and greater adoption of electric vehicles, including in rural areas; support workforce and economic transition planning for communities impacted by a changing energy landscape, as informed by the Energy Workforce Transition Plan developed under section 511 of the Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021 , and the Clean Energy Jobs Training Program established under section 522 of such Act; support sustainable recreation and tourism in workforce and economic transition planning; eliminate the disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects on communities of color, low-income communities, and Tribal or indigenous communities in such State, as determined by the Secretary; support increased acknowledgment of, and considerations for, indigenous and Tribal sovereignty; and develop strategies to support local clean energy goals facilitating utility-community cooperation and private sector partnerships. In developing a State energy plan under this section, a State shall coordinate, as appropriate, with— State regulatory authorities (as defined in section 3 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978); electric utilities; Regional Transmission Organizations (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Power Act) and Independent System Operators (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Power Act); private entities, including representatives from the power sector and clean energy industry; State agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governments; the Energy Workforce Transition Office established by section 511 of the Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021 ; and labor organizations, such as those representing workers in the construction, manufacturing, or energy sectors. Upon request of the Governor of a State, the Secretary shall provide information and technical assistance in the development, implementation, or revision of a State energy plan. .
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