A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to create a grant program specifically for solar energy and energy storage technologies. The program is intended to support Federally qualified health centers through qualifying projects. These projects can include the installation of solar energy systems or energy storage technologies, or the provision of technical assistance. The Secretary will act through the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The Act is titled the "Community Health Access Through Resilient Grid Energy Act of 2025" or the "CHARGE Act of 2025." It authorizes $50,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill establishes a $250 million grant program specifically for solar and energy storage technologies.
- Scored +3
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill promotes the installation of solar energy systems and energy storage technologies.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill supports Federally qualified health centers which primarily serve low-income populations.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in new annual spending for the grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Solar and Energy Storage: Eligible entities can use grant funds to install solar energy systems or energy storage technologies at Federally qualified health centers (Section 2(d)(7)(A)).
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Technical Support: The bill allows for technical assistance regarding the design, installation, operation, or use of solar energy systems or energy storage technology at these health centers (Section 2(d)(7)(B)).
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Funding for Various Entities: The program provides financial opportunities for units of State or local government, Federally qualified health centers, nonprofit membership organizations, and certain provider consortia or networks (Section 2(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill establishes a $250 million grant program specifically for solar and energy storage technologies. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill promotes the installation of solar energy systems and energy storage technologies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill supports Federally qualified health centers which primarily serve low-income populations. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Federally qualified health centers often serve disproportionately large populations of Black Americans. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Federally qualified health centers often serve disproportionately large populations of Hispanic Americans.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill helps Federally qualified health centers secure resilient energy systems to ensure stable healthcare service delivery. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — By funding Federally qualified health centers, the bill supports entities that serve large populations of Medicaid recipients.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The authorization of $250 million over five years for energy projects will likely support jobs in the solar and energy storage sectors. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $50,000,000 in new annual spending for the grant program.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides funding for technical assistance regarding the use of solar and energy storage technologies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Investing in health center infrastructure can help stabilize community services for low-income populations.
- 11/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
David ValadaoRepublican · California