What does Preamble of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions It also seeks to protect the climate

What does FINDINGS. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

The US should stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations to prevent dangerous interference with the climate system The objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030 Limiting temperature increase to 1.5°C will result in less severe outcomes than a 2°C increase Deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are needed to limit warming to 1.5°C or 2°C The US has a significant role in addressing global warming due to its high greenhouse gas emissions

What does NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 by adding a National Renewable Energy Standard. The Secretary is required to promulgate regulations mandating an increasing percentage of electric energy sold at the retail level to be generated from renewable sources. Beginning in 2026, the percentage of renewable energy sold must increase annually. By 2035 and each subsequent year, the percentage of renewable energy sold must be at least 100% of total electric energy sold. The Secretary must consult with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency when implementing this section. State actions to enhance renewable energy generation or energy efficiency are not preempted or limited by this section.

What does NATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARD. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a national energy efficiency standard. The Secretary must promulgate regulations setting electricity and natural gas savings targets for retail suppliers. Targets require annual savings of a set percentage of the quantity of electricity or natural gas sold. Savings must be achieved through end-use efficiency improvements at customer facilities. The targets are cumulative and increase over time from 2026 to 2032.

What does NET EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGETS. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes net emissions reduction targets for the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator is required to promulgate annual targets for calendar years 2030 through 2050. The target is for U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions to be at least 52 percent below 2005 levels in 2035. The target is for U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions to be zero in 2050.

What does NATIONAL ACADEMIES REVIEW. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

The Administrator must arrange a review with the National Academies every 5 years. The review evaluates the sufficiency of net emissions reduction targets and policies. The review assesses progress in avoiding dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

What does REGULATIONS. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the regulatory process for implementing net emissions reduction targets. The Administrator must promulgate final regulations within 7 years of the Act's enactment and review/revise them at least every 5 years, considering reports under section 302. If reports under section 302 include recommendations for regulatory action, relevant federal departments or agencies must finalize a rulemaking or explain why they decline to act within 2 years. Regulations may include requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from any source or sector, including market-based measures and performance standards. Regulations addressing emissions regulated under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act must account for the compliance schedule under that section. This section clarifies that the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under this title is in addition to existing legal authorities.

What does SAVINGS CLAUSE. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

This section does not preempt State actions on climate change

What does DEFINITIONS. of Climate Solutions Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the title. “Greenhouse gas” is defined as including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, or any other gas determined by the Administrator to contribute to global warming. The Administrator can determine additional gases to be considered 'greenhouse gas' through a notice and comment process. “United States net greenhouse gas emissions” refers to emissions calculated and reported annually by the Administrator to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat.

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Climate Solutions Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/18/2025 · Introduced: 11/18/2025

Author: Ted Lieu (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a National Renewable Energy Standard, requiring at least 100% of total electric energy sold to be generated from renewable sources by 2035.
The bill sets national energy efficiency standards, requiring annual savings of a set percentage of electricity and natural gas sold through end-use efficiency improvements at customer facilities.
The bill establishes net emissions reduction targets, aiming for U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions to be at least 52 percent below 2005 levels in 2035 and zero in 2050.

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-RENEWABLE ENERGY

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-ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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