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A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.

USA119th CongressSRES-564| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution addresses the significant increase in United States power demand growth, which is at its highest in two decades, and the projected power capacity shortfalls across nearly all regions over the next ten years. It emphasizes that solar and wind are currently the most cost-effective forms of new power generation on an unsubsidized basis, with electricity storage costs rapidly declining . The resolution notes that in 2024, solar, storage, and wind comprised 93 percent of new power capacity installations and, as of 2025, account for 95 percent of power capacity awaiting grid interconnection. This contrasts with new natural gas construction, which saw 10-year high costs in 2025 and turbine wait times of up to seven years, while forcing older fossil fuel plants to remain operational could significantly increase ratepayer costs. Ultimately, the Senate recognizes that accelerating the deployment of solar, storage, and wind is crucial for meeting the nation's escalating power demand. It resolves that the United States should increase its production of renewable energy to leverage these technologies' ability to quickly and cheaply satisfy future energy needs.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.

USA119th CongressSRES-564| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This resolution addresses the significant increase in United States power demand growth, which is at its highest in two decades, and the projected power capacity shortfalls across nearly all regions over the next ten years. It emphasizes that solar and wind are currently the most cost-effective forms of new power generation on an unsubsidized basis, with electricity storage costs rapidly declining . The resolution notes that in 2024, solar, storage, and wind comprised 93 percent of new power capacity installations and, as of 2025, account for 95 percent of power capacity awaiting grid interconnection. This contrasts with new natural gas construction, which saw 10-year high costs in 2025 and turbine wait times of up to seven years, while forcing older fossil fuel plants to remain operational could significantly increase ratepayer costs. Ultimately, the Senate recognizes that accelerating the deployment of solar, storage, and wind is crucial for meeting the nation's escalating power demand. It resolves that the United States should increase its production of renewable energy to leverage these technologies' ability to quickly and cheaply satisfy future energy needs.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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