Local Clean Energy Initiative Act of 2006

The Local Clean Energy Initiative Act of 2006 (H.R. 4990) proposed a federal grant program to help local governments fund environmentally friendly infrastructure and energy projects. Under this bill, the Department of Energy would provide grants covering up to 20% of the costs for municipalities that issued their own "Clean Energy Bonds" to finance local initiatives.

For citizens, this legislation aimed to lower the financial burden on local taxpayers when their cities or towns invested in renewable energy and conservation efforts. By providing federal matching funds, the bill sought to encourage local governments to adopt a wide range of clean energy technologies and reward communities with a proven track record of environmental stewardship.