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This bill, the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021, would require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to expand community solar options to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and state/local/tribal governments. The bill would also align this program with existing federal programs that serve low-income communities, provide technical assistance to state/local/tribal governments for community solar projects, and allow the federal government to participate in community solar projects through existing grant, loan, and financing programs. Additionally, the bill would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to require electric utilities to offer community solar programs that provide equitable access to all ratepayers, including low-income individuals. The bill also includes provisions related to the timeline for state regulatory authorities and non-regulated utilities to consider and implement the community solar program standard.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2764/all-info