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Renewable Energy Choice Act

USA119th CongressS-4772| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to prevent state and local governments from imposing restrictions on renewable energy services. It specifically prohibits the adoption or enforcement of any law, regulation, or policy that directly or indirectly limits the connection, installation, transportation, or expansion of renewable energy based on its type or source when sold in interstate commerce. The bill defines renewable energy to encompass wind, solar, energy storage, and geothermal sources. Furthermore, it outlines several specific actions that would be prohibited, including permanently banning renewable energy projects, implementing moratoriums exceeding six months, or setting restrictive project height or setback requirements. Other forbidden limitations include establishing sound limits below 50 decibels, refusing road use agreements, or charging disproportionately high permitting fees compared to other energy projects.
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Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Renewable Energy Choice Act

USA119th CongressS-4772| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to prevent state and local governments from imposing restrictions on renewable energy services. It specifically prohibits the adoption or enforcement of any law, regulation, or policy that directly or indirectly limits the connection, installation, transportation, or expansion of renewable energy based on its type or source when sold in interstate commerce. The bill defines renewable energy to encompass wind, solar, energy storage, and geothermal sources. Furthermore, it outlines several specific actions that would be prohibited, including permanently banning renewable energy projects, implementing moratoriums exceeding six months, or setting restrictive project height or setback requirements. Other forbidden limitations include establishing sound limits below 50 decibels, refusing road use agreements, or charging disproportionately high permitting fees compared to other energy projects.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted