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.

# S 3926 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** S 3926 aims to make it easier for consumers and businesses to access their electricity and natural gas usage information and use digital tools to manage their energy consumption. The bill promotes competition among companies developing energy management software and services—tools that help people track usage, reduce costs, and make more informed energy decisions. It also seeks to improve overall electric grid reliability by encouraging innovation in how energy data is shared and used. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact residential and commercial energy consumers, utility companies, and technology companies developing energy management applications.

Utility customers would benefit from better access to their energy data and more choices in management tools, while the broader public could gain from a more efficient and reliable power grid. **Current Status** As of now, S 3926 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Peter Welch (D-VT).