The bill would reauthorize a Biden-era DOE program providing these orgs with grants and technical assistance to fortify their cybersecurity setups, unlocking $250M over five years for these efforts. The bill’s companion in the House passed unanimously earlier this year.
Also on Capitol Hill: Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) unveiled a bill that would bar state-regulated utilities from handing execs bonuses (in years when electric rates rise quicker than inflation). Check it out: We broke down how utility CEO salaries stack up to other industries.
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
Thu, Aug 13