# Warren and Huffman Reintroduce Clean Energy Act

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Jared Huffman reintroduced the National Institutes of Clean Energy Act on October 1, 2026, proposing $400 billion over ten years for a Department of Energy system of clean-energy research and development institutes. The proposal is not enacted or funded, and it does not create an open solicitation; if adopted, it could establish future federal R&D opportunities focused on hard-to-decarbonize sectors, public and minority-serving institutions, workforce impacts, and communities affected by environmental harms or economic transition.

- The proposed DOE institute system could create future research funding opportunities, but companies and institutions should not treat the proposal as currently available procurement funding.
- Clean-energy researchers, technology developers, public and minority-serving institutions, and workforce organizations may find the stated priorities relevant when assessing potential future participation.
- The proposal prioritizes hard-to-decarbonize sectors and communities facing environmental or economic transition impacts, which could shape future program design if the legislation advances.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> Investing in clean energy research and development is essential to boosting our economy and addressing the climate impacts pummeling our communities. The NICE Act is a prime example of how the United States can accelerate the transition to a clean energy future by fostering innovative green technology.
> — Jared Huffman, U.S. Representative

> We need to continue prioritizing the climate-related innovation that will get us there.
> — Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator

### Sources
- [Warren, Huffman Reintroduce National Institutes of Clean Energy Act to Make Transformative Investments in Clean Energy Research and Technology](https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warren-huffman-reintroduce-national-institutes-of-clean-energy-act-to-make-transformative-investments-in-clean-energy-research-and-technology/) - Warren Senate
- [
			Huffman, Warren Reintroduce National Institutes of Clean Energy Act to Make Transformative Investments in Clean Energy Research and Technology | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman
		](https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/huffman-warren-reintroduce-national-institutes-of-clean-energy-act-to-make-transformative-investments-in-clean-energy-research-and-technology) - Huffman