Bill · S.Res. 564· Senate(119-SRES-564)
A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution focuses on recognizing how solar, storage, and wind energy can quickly and cheaply meet the growing power demand in the United States. It points out that power demand growth in 2025 is higher than at any point in the previous two decades, and nearly every region faces potential power capacity shortfalls over the next ten years. The text highlights that solar and wind are the most cost-effective forms of new power generation, and electricity storage costs are sharply declining. It notes that solar, storage, and wind made up 93 percent of new power capacity installations in 2024 and account for 95 percent of power capacity awaiting grid interconnection. Finally, the Senate resolves that accelerating the deployment of solar, storage, and wind is essential, and the United States should increase renewable energy production.
Yes· 3 of 24
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+8
The resolution directly encourages the rapid acceleration and production of solar, wind, and storage capacity.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
Promoting solar, storage, and wind energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers emissions.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Avoiding billions in potential utility rate increases helps protect low-income households from rising energy burdens.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-2
The resolution favors renewable alternatives over extending certain legacy fossil fuel generation plants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Energy Costs and Cheaper Power: The resolution recognizes that solar and wind are the most cost-effective forms of new power generation on an unsubsidized basis, and electricity storage costs are sharply declining. This could be positive for people because it points toward more affordable energy options.
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Avoiding Massive Ratepayer Increases: The text notes that forcing large fossil fuel plants scheduled to retire in 2026, 2027, and 2028 to keep running could increase costs to ratepayers by over $3,000,000,000 per year. Avoiding this outcome could protect everyday Americans from paying billions of dollars in extra utility costs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For White Americans+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+8Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+2Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces Inflation+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont