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Green Energy for Federal Buildings: Increasing Renewable Energy Use

This act aims to increase the use of renewable energy in federal buildings, targeting 100% by 2050. This means the government will purchase more energy from sources like solar and wind, potentially leading to cleaner air and less reliance on fossil fuels. These actions could also stimulate the growth of local green energy businesses.
Key points
The federal government will gradually increase renewable energy use in its buildings: 35% by 2039, 75% by 2049, and 100% by 2050.
Renewable energy should primarily come from on-site federal facilities, federal lands, or Indian lands, supporting local sources.
These changes may foster the development of green energy technologies and create new jobs in the renewable energy sector.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2703
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2023-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2703.

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 2023-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal government will gradually increase renewable energy use in its buildings: 35% by 2039, 75% by 2049, and 100% by 2050.
  • Renewable energy should primarily come from on-site federal facilities, federal lands, or Indian lands, supporting local sources.
  • These changes may foster the development of green energy technologies and create new jobs in the renewable energy sector.
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. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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