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Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2764| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
Kathy Castor

Kathy Castor

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (25)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021 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 30 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5968
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
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.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5968
    Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    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.


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 117-2637: Establishment of Community Solar Programs Act of 2021
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 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2764| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021 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 30 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5968
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
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.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5968
    Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    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.


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Kathy Castor

Kathy Castor

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (25)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 117-2637: Establishment of Community Solar Programs Act of 2021
  • 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