Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026

The Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 would reauthorize and expand the Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC), a program established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill aims to strengthen the collective defense, response, and resilience of the United States energy sector by enhancing collaboration between government and private energy companies. The center would conduct preventative analysis, share threat information at classified and unclassified levels, and develop actionable strategies to mitigate cyber threats to energy systems. The bill extends the program's authorization through 2031.

The legislation addresses growing concerns about sophisticated cyberattacks targeting critical energy infrastructure. The bill would codify the ETAC as a permanent program housed at the Department of Energy, enabling it to integrate industry data with government intelligence to identify potential threats before they materialize. This collaboration between public and private sectors aims to help all energy providers, particularly small towns and rural areas with limited cybersecurity resources, better defend against advanced threats to the electrical grid and other energy systems that are essential to daily life.