State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] State and Local Energy Block Grant Act of 1981 - Title I: State Energy Plans - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance (block grants) to States and Indian tribes for energy conservation programs. Requires a State to submit to the Secretary a State energy plan in order to receive such assistance. Requires that such plan describe: (1) the State's energy supply and demand and its energy conservation and renewable resources goals and policies; (2) the programs the State will implement to achieve its energy goals and an implementation schedule; (3) the process established for the solicitation and consideration of the views of local governments, regional councils, Indian tribes, local educational agencies, and the public; and (4) how the State intends to implement State energy programs established pursuant to other law. Directs the Secretary to approve a State energy plan or modification thereto unless the plan or modification does not comply with this title and is inconsistent with Federal law. Requires written notice of disapproval of a State's application for assistance or of a recipient State's failure to comply with this title or to establish programs requ…