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Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5968

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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Current Status of Bill HR 5968

Bill HR 5968 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2020. Bill HR 5968 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2020.  Bill HR 5968's most recent activity was 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. as of February 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5968

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5968

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Energy assistance for the poor and aged
- Energy prices
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public utilities and utility rates
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5968

Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes.
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5968

Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Ray Lujan
New MexicoDemocrat

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