What does Preamble of Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to increase participation in community solar programs. The bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025.

What does COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMER CHOICE PROGRAM; FEDERAL GOVERNMENT of Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Community Solar Consumer Choice Program within the Department of Energy. The program aims to increase access to community solar programs for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and State, local, and Tribal governments. The Secretary of Energy must align the program with existing federal programs serving low-income communities. The Secretary will provide technical assistance to State, local, and Tribal governments for community solar projects. The Secretary will assist governments in developing financial and business models for community solar programs. National Laboratories will be used to collect and disseminate data related to community solar facilities and programs. The Department of Energy's existing grant, loan, and financing programs will be expanded to include community solar programs, to the extent practicable.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAMS. of Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish community solar programs. It defines key terms including 'community solar facility,' 'community solar program,' and 'subscriber.' Non-tribal utilities are required to offer community solar programs with equitable access for all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers. Tribal utilities may offer community solar programs and may leverage available resources to do so. The legislation allows for electric utilities, non-utilities, and other entities to own community solar facilities. State regulatory authorities and nonregulated electric utilities must commence consideration of the community solar standard within one year of enactment and complete consideration within two years. Prior state actions regarding comparable standards are not affected by the federal requirements. The Secretary is tasked with providing technical assistance and guidance related to community solar programs.

What does FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES. of Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025 do?

This section amends section 501(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code. The amendment strikes subparagraph (B) and inserts new language regarding public utility contracts. The new language states that a contract for public utility services may be for a period of not more than 30 years.

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Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/26/2025 · Introduced: 6/26/2025

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Community Solar Consumer Choice Program within the Department of Energy to expand access to community solar programs for various entities, including low-income communities.
It amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require non-tribal utilities to offer community solar programs with equitable access and defines key terms related to community solar.
The bill modifies federal contract provisions to limit the duration of public utility service contracts to a maximum of 30 years.

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