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Climate Solutions Act 2021: Clean Energy and Efficiency Standards

This act aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by establishing national standards for renewable energy and energy efficiency. It mandates that all electricity sold at the retail level will eventually come from renewable sources, and energy providers will be required to meet electricity and natural gas savings targets through improvements at customer facilities.
Key points
By 2035, 100 percent of electricity sold at the retail level in the U.S. must come from renewable sources.
Annual energy savings targets will be set for electricity and natural gas suppliers, to be achieved through end-use efficiency improvements.
The act mandates a reduction of U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 52 percent by 2035 (below 2005 levels) and net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Print number: 117_HR_6351
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Process start date: 2021-12-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Climate Solutions Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6351.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • By 2035, 100 percent of electricity sold at the retail level in the U.S. must come from renewable sources.
  • Annual energy savings targets will be set for electricity and natural gas suppliers, to be achieved through end-use efficiency improvements.
  • The act mandates a reduction of U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 52 percent by 2035 (below 2005 levels) and net-zero emissions by 2050.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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