Climate Solutions Act of 2025
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This bill would mandate 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and require the EPA to reach zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Energy to establish regulations ensuring that 100% of United States electricity is generated from renewable sources by 2035. It proposes mandatory energy saving targets for electricity and natural gas suppliers through 2032, which may be met using a market-based trading system. Additionally, the bill would direct the Environmental Protection Agency to set annual emission reduction targets to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Who is affected
This bill affects the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, which are tasked with establishing and enforcing new energy and emission regulations. The legislation also impacts retail electric energy suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers, who must meet specific energy saving targets and transition to 100% renewable electricity sources by 2035. Additionally, the bill affects entities involved in the generation and sale of electricity and natural gas through the implementation of a market-based trading system for energy savings.
Key provisions
- Renewable energy electricity standards. The Department of Energy is required to establish regulations increasing the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources, reaching a 100% renewable requirement by 2035.
- Energy savings targets for utility suppliers. The Department of Energy must set annual electricity and natural gas savings targets for retail suppliers through 2032, allowing for a market-based trading system to achieve these goals.
- Greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The Environmental Protection Agency is directed to set annual emission reduction targets to ensure U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are at least 52% below 2005 levels by 2035 and reach net zero by 2050.
- Regulatory implementation and review. The Environmental Protection Agency must finalize regulations to implement emission targets within seven years and conduct reviews of these regulations at least every five years.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill establishes a phased implementation schedule for energy and emission standards, requiring 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency is required to finalize implementation regulations for emission targets within seven years of the bill's enactment.
Relationship to existing law
Not applicable: Bill establishes wholly new authority with no reference to prior law
Stated purpose
The bill aims to transition the United States to 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It establishes mandatory renewable energy standards, incremental energy saving targets for electric and natural gas suppliers, and a framework for the EPA to regulate annual emission reductions.