US HB3041 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-0)
Status: Introduced on July 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Low-Income Solar Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a loan and grant program for photovoltaic solar (a method of converting energy from the sun into electricity) installations in low-income and underserved areas for FY2016-FY2030. Loans must be provided for: (1) community solar facilities that provide solar energy to low-income households, or (2) solar installations at federally subsidized affordable housing at multi-family complexes. The community solar facilities must: (1) be owned by an organization of electricity consumers that own a share of the facility's solar electricity generation; (2) have a certain a nameplate rating (or power generation capacity), (3) be located in or near a community that uses the electricity generated by the facility, and (4) reserve at least 25% of the electricity generated for low-income households. Grants must be given for: (1) solar electricity generating facilities installed on properties of eligible, low-income home owners; or (2) new solar projects for low-income households and individuals, including the costs of equipment and job training associated with solar projects.
Title
Low-Income Solar Act
Sponsors
Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] |
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Don Beyer [D-VA] |
Rep. Kathleen Rice [D-NY] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY] |
Rep. Richard Nolan [D-MN] | Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
Rep. Mark Takai [D-HI] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-07-17 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. |
2015-07-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2015-07-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1713 (Related) 2015-07-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SB2089 (Related) 2015-09-29 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
SB2089 (Related) 2015-09-29 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Employment and training programs
Energy
Government lending and loan guarantees
Low- and moderate-income housing
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Electric power generation and transmission
Employment and training programs
Energy
Government lending and loan guarantees
Low- and moderate-income housing
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3041/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr3041/BILLS-114hr3041ih.pdf |