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HR 8165 116th Congress House

Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide assistance for low-income solar projects, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 4, 2020 See on congress.gov
Energy Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy prices
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Housing and community development fundingIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentLow- and moderate-income housingPublic utilities and utility ratesRegional and metropolitan planningState and local government operations
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 4, 2020
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 4, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance, such as grants or low-interest loans, to certain entities for the planning or installation of solar facilities that benefit certain low-income households.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2 Related bill Moving Forward Act
  • HR 3568 Reintroduced Bill Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8165: Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8165/
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"H.R. 8165: Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8165/.
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H.R. 8165, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8165/.
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[H.R. 8165: Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8165/)
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