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Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2751| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2023
Kathy Castor

Kathy Castor

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (14)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2023 This bill sets forth provisions that support access to community solar energy and increases 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 to increase access to community solar energy programs for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, states, local governments, and tribal governments. In addition, DOE must, to the extent practicable, expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar programs. Further, the bill modifies requirements under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2764
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5259
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5968
    Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2764
    Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021


  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5259
    Introduced in Senate

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-5259: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2024

Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2751| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2023
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2023 This bill sets forth provisions that support access to community solar energy and increases 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 to increase access to community solar energy programs for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, states, local governments, and tribal governments. In addition, DOE must, to the extent practicable, expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar programs. Further, the bill modifies requirements under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2764
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5259
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5968
    Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2764
    Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021


  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.


  • September 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5259
    Introduced in Senate
Kathy Castor

Kathy Castor

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (14)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-5259: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted