1. SUMMARY:
This bill, titled the "Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2023," aims to prevent energy poverty and ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable energy. It requires various federal agencies to analyze the impact of energy laws, rules, and state renewable portfolio standards on at-risk communities, such as low-income, minority, rural, elderly, and Native American communities. The bill also mandates studies to identify barriers to accessing reliable and affordable energy, and to determine if proposed agency actions could disproportionately increase energy costs for at-risk communities. Additionally, it establishes requirements for energy poverty statements and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget to implement the provisions of the bill.