A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 564

119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Summary

This Senate resolution recognizes that solar, wind, and battery storage are the fastest and cheapest ways to meet rising U.S. power demand. It notes that in 2024, these sources made up 93% of new power capacity installations and 95% of capacity awaiting grid interconnection, while new natural gas plant construction costs reached 10-year highs with 7-year wait times for turbines.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution recognizes that solar, wind, and battery storage are the fastest and cheapest ways to meet rising U.S. power demand. It notes that in 2024, these sources made up 93% of new power capacity installations and 95% of capacity awaiting grid interconnection, while new natural gas plant construction costs reached 10-year highs with 7-year wait times for turbines.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

U.S. power demand growth is highest in 2 decades
Solar/wind are most cost-effective new generation on unsubsidized basis
In 2024, solar/wind/storage made up 93% of new power capacity installations
95% of capacity awaiting grid interconnection is solar, storage, or wind
In 2024, solar and wind produced more electricity than coal
Keeping aging fossil plants running could cost ratepayers $3B+ per year

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects the renewable energy industry, utilities, grid operators, and ratepayers. It provides political support for accelerated interconnection of renewable projects waiting in queue. Utility commissioners considering generation investments receive a congressional signal favoring renewables. Fossil fuel plants scheduled for retirement may face reduced political support for extensions. Data centers, AI companies, and other sources of new electricity demand are implicitly encouraged to pursue renewable power purchase agreements.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

564, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-564