Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-5968| House
| Updated: 2/25/2020
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Representative
New Mexico
Cosponsors (1)
Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020 This bill supports the expansion of community solar energy and doubles the allowable time period for a long-term contract between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a public utility. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program for expanding community solar energy options, including options for low-income and moderate-income individuals. In addition, DOE must expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects as specified by the bill. Further, the bill revises requirements for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program. Finally, the bill allows the GSA to make a public utility contract for a period of up to 20 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operations
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-5968| House
| Updated: 2/25/2020
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020 This bill supports the expansion of community solar energy and doubles the allowable time period for a long-term contract between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a public utility. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program for expanding community solar energy options, including options for low-income and moderate-income individuals. In addition, DOE must expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects as specified by the bill. Further, the bill revises requirements for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program. Finally, the bill allows the GSA to make a public utility contract for a period of up to 20 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Representative
New Mexico
Cosponsors (1)
Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Energy
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operations