To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar programs and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates community solar consumer choice program; Federal Government participation in community solar and establishes community solar programs Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Each electric utility shall offer a community. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, grants, and product standards. The main policy areas are Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates community solar consumer choice program; Federal Government participation in community solar.
- Establishes community solar programs Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Each electric utility shall offer a community...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates community solar consumer choice program; Federal Government participation in community solar and establishes community solar programs Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Each electric utility shall offer a community.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates community solar consumer choice program; Federal Government participation in community solar and establishes community solar programs Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Each electric utility shall offer a community.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Castor of Florida (for herself, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Bonamici, …
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