# 116-hr-5968: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020

116-hr-5968, Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM); status Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-5968
- Congress: 116
- Title: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced: 2020-02-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2020 This bill supports the expansion of community solar energy and doubles the allowable time period for a long-term contract between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a public utility. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program for expanding community solar energy options, including options for low-income and moderate-income individuals. In addition, DOE must expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects as specified by the bill. Further, the bill revises requirements for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program. Finally, the bill allows the GSA to make a public utility contract for a period of up to 20 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [116-hr-5968 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5968)

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- [116-hr-8511: Care Corps Demonstration Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8511)
- [116-hr-8363: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8363)
- [116-hr-8270: I am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8270)
- [116-hr-8015: Delivering for America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8015)
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