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Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Federal Government to meet rising minimum percentages of renewable energy use in specified future fiscal-year ranges, culminating in 100% renewable consumption beginning in FY2050. It also directs the Secretary to prioritize, where economically feasible and technically practicable, renewable energy produced on-site at Federal facilities, on Federal lands, or on Indian land.
Amend subsection (a), paragraph (3) of Section 203 (Energy Policy Act of 2005) to require that the Federal Government consume not less than 7.5 percent renewable energy in fiscal years 2013 through 2019.
Add paragraph (4) to require that the Federal Government consume not less than 35 percent renewable energy in fiscal years 2030 through 2039.
Add paragraph (5) to require that the Federal Government consume not less than 75 percent renewable energy in fiscal years 2040 through 2049.
Add paragraph (6) to require that the Federal Government consume not less than 100 percent renewable energy in fiscal year 2050 and each fiscal year thereafter.
Amend subsection (c) (Feasibility) to direct: The Secretary shall seek to ensure that, to the maximum extent economically feasible and technically practicable, the Federal Government consumes renewable energy produced (1) on-site at a Federal facility; (2) on Federal lands; or (3) on Indian land as defined in section 2601 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3501).
Who is affected and how:
Federal agencies and facility managers: Must plan to increase the share of renewable energy they consume according to the schedule. They will face procurement, budgeting, and infrastructure planning challenges to meet targets and to prioritize on-site and land-based generation where feasible.
Electric utilities and energy suppliers: Increased federal demand for renewables (and a preference for on-site or Federal/Indian-land generation) could shift federal contracting toward renewable energy suppliers, on-site generation contractors, and developers experienced in power purchase agreements (PPAs) and distributed resources.
Indian Tribes and Tribal lands: Prioritization of generation on Indian land may create new opportunities for tribal energy development, lease agreements, and revenue, subject to tribal consent and regulatory processes.
Renewable energy manufacturers and installers (e.g., solar, wind): Likely to see increased federal procurement opportunities for on-site systems and projects sited on Federal or Indian lands, stimulating demand for equipment and installation services.
Federal budget and taxpayers: Potential for higher near-term costs from capital investments, contracts, and transition activities; possible long-term savings from lower fuel and operating costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Because the section does not allocate funds, agencies may need to reallocate budgets or seek appropriations for implementation.
Implementation considerations and risks:
Net effect:
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced May 15, 2025 by Julia Brownley · Last progress May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House