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This section establishes a Department of Energy grant program to award grants to eligible entities (i.e., state or local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofits, or retail power providers) for tree planting projects that reduce residential energy consumption, requiring consultation with the Forest Service and applications detailing expected energy savings, costs, community engagement, and suitable tree species. In awarding grants, the Secretary must prioritize projects maximizing energy savings for high energy burden households, providing shade or wind protection, located in low-canopy or low-income neighborhoods or areas with many seniors or children, and engaging local unemployed workers; the program aims to plant 300,000 trees annually subject to appropriations, covers 90% of project costs (including planning, trees, planting, 3-year maintenance, and training), and authorizes $50 million annually for FY2026 through FY2030.