,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ccj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #h1 #bjai,mr4 ,ted ,lieu of ,california 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,gomez1 ,ms4 ,lee of ,california1 ,ms4 ,de,lauro1 and ,ms4 ,norton7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,title ,i--,renewable energy ,sec4 #aja4 ,national renewable energy standard4 ,title ,,ii--,energy efficiency ,sec4 #bja4 ,national energy efficiency standard4 ,title ,,iii--,science-,based ,reductions ,sec4 #cja4 ,emission reduction targets4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,national academies review4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,savings clause4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,definitions4 #b4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states has the objective of stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system as demonstrated by becoming a party to the #aiib ,united ,nations ,framework ,convention on ,climate ,change1 pledging to ,china to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to #bh percent of their #bjje levels by #bjbe1 and regulating greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources1 mobile sources1 and electrical power suppliers4 7#b7 ,to achieve this objective1 the increase in global mean surface temperature should not exceed #b;,c 7#c4f;,f7 above preindustrial temperature by #bajj consistent with the ,paris ,agreement that entered into force in #bjaf4 7#c7 ,the risks associated with a temperature increase above #b;,c 7#c4f;,f7 are grave1 including the disintegration of the ,greenland ice sheet1 which1 if it were to melt completely1 would raise global average sea level by approximately #bc feet1 devastating many of the world's coastal areas and population centers4 7#d7 ,a #bjah report by the ,intergovernmental ,panel on ,climate ,change demonstrated that limiting the temperature increase to #a4e;,c will result in still harmful1 but significantly less severe outcomes than a #b;,c increase4 7#e7 ,the ,intergovernmental ,panel on ,climate ,change projects that temperatures will rise #a4e;,c between #bjcj and #bjeb4 ,in order to limit the temperature increase to #a4e;,c1 global net anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions must reach net zero by #bjej4 7#f7 ,the #bjah ,national ,climate ,assessment1 authored by more than #cjj experts and released by the ,united ,states ,global ,change ,research ,program1 makes clear that the present unprecedented rises in global temperature are primarily due to human activities4 ,the changing climate will devastate all sectors of society and disproportionately harm the most vulnerable communities4 7#g7 ,serious global warming impacts have already been observed in the ,united ,states and worldwide1 including-- 7,a7 increases in heat waves and other extreme weather events2 7,b7 rise in sea level1 retreat of glaciers and polar ice2 7,c7 decline in mountain snowpack1 increased drought 7including droughts in the ,west and ,south ,united ,states7 resulting in damage to our economy and property2 7,d7 extreme weather conditions resulting in wildfires1 stronger hurricanes1 and polar vortex occurrences resulting in further damage to property and our economy2 7,e7 damage to our environment such as ocean acidification1 extensive coral bleaching1 migrations1 and shifts in the yearly cycles of plants and animals2 and 7,f7 effects on human population1 including population displacement and adverse health effects such as the spread of infectious diseases and climate-related conditions such as asthma4 7#h7 ,scientists project that under a midrange estimate of global warming1 by #bjej1 roughly #be percent of animal and plant species will be committed to extinction4 7#i7 ,after remaining steady from #bjad to #bjaf1 global carbon dioxide emissions increased #a4f percent in #bjag4 7#aj7 ,decisive action is needed to minimize the many dangers posed by global warming4 7#aa7 ,the timing of such action is critical1 given that greenhouse gases can persist in the atmosphere for more than a century4 7#ab7 ,with less than #e percent of the world population1 the ,united ,states emits approximately #ae percent of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions and must be a leader in addressing global warming4 7#ac7 ,the ,state of ,california1 the #eth largest economy in the world1 has shown that renewable energy standards and greenhouse gas emissions regulation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while fostering significant economic growth4 7#ad7 ,existing energy efficiency and clean1 renewable energy technologies can reduce global warming pollution1 while saving consumers money1 reducing our dependence on oil1 enhancing national security1 cleaning the air1 and protecting pristine places from drilling and mining4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the ,united ,states should participate in negotiations under the #aiib ,united ,nations ,framework ,convention on ,climate ,change and honor its commitments therefrom with the objective of securing and continuing ,united ,states participation in agreements1 including the ,paris ,agreement that the ,united ,states accepted on ,september #c1 #bjaf1 and took effect on ,november #d1 #bjaf1 that-- 7#a7 establish mitigation commitments by all countries that are major emitters of greenhouse gases1 consistent with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities2 7#b7 achieve reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions at a pace and level sufficient to avoid dangerous interference with the ,earth's climate2 and 7#c7 advance and protect the economic and national security interests of the ,united ,states4 ,i ,renewable energy #aja4 ,national renewable energy standard ,title ,,vi of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh is amended by adding at the end the following3 #faj4 ,national renewable energy standard 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations requiring that-- 7#a7 beginning in calendar year #bjbj1 the percentage of electric energy generated from renewable sources that is sold at the retail level in the ,united ,states shall increase each year2 and 7#b7 in calendar year #bjce and each subsequent calendar year1 such percentage shall not be less than #ajj percent of the total electric energy sold at the retail level in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or limit ,state actions to enhance renewable energy generation or energy efficiency4 4 ,,ii ,energy efficiency #bja4 ,national energy efficiency standard 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vi of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh1 as amended by section #aja of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #faa4 ,national energy efficiency standard 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations in accordance with this section setting end-user savings targets for retail electric energy and natural gas suppliers4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7c7 ,requirements ,with respect to targets under subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,the targets shall require each supplier to secure annual savings of a set percentage of the supplier's most recent year's sales to retail customers4 7#b7 ,the savings shall be achieved through end-use efficiency improvements at customer facilities4 7#c7 ,the targets-- 7,a7 for retail electric energy suppliers shall increase gradually from #j4be percent of sales in #bjbj to #a4e percent of sales in #bjbe and each year thereafter through #bjcj2 and 7,b7 for retail natural gas suppliers shall increase gradually from #j4be percent of sales in #bjbj to #j4e percent of sales in #bjbe and each year thereafter through #bjcj4 7#d7 ,the targets are cumulative4 ,each year's savings shall be achieved in addition to the previous years' savings4 7d7 ,required percentages after #bjcj ,the ,secretary may1 upon petition or upon the ,secretary's own initiative1 increase the required percentage of end-user savings for years after #bjcj4 7e7 ,market-,based ,trading ,system ,the ,secretary shall allow suppliers to achieve the targets under subsection 7a7 through a market-based trading system4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or limit ,state actions to enhance renewable energy generation or energy efficiency4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fjh the following3 ,sec4 #fji4 ,rural and remote communities electrification grants4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,national renewable energy standard4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,national energy efficiency standard4 4 ,,iii ,science-,based ,reductions #cja4 ,emission reduction targets ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7in this title referred to as the ,administrator7 shall promulgate annual emission reduction targets for each of calendar years #bjcj through #bjej1 so as to ensure that the quantity of ,united ,states greenhouse gas emissions-- 7#a7 in #bjce1 is at least #dj percent below the quantity of such emissions in #aiij2 and 7#b7 in #bjej1 is at least #hj percent below the quantity of such emissions in #aiij4 #cjb4 ,national academies review ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies 7or1 if the ,national ,academies decline to enter into such arrangement1 another appropriate entity7 under which the ,national ,academies1 acting through the ,national ,academy of ,sciences and the ,national ,research ,council1 will submit a report to the ,administrator and the ,congress on the prospects for avoiding dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system and the progress made to date4 ,each such report shall-- 7#a7 evaluate whether the emission reduction targets promulgated pursuant to section #cja and the policies to reduce ,united ,states greenhouse gas emissions under this ,act1 the amendments made by this ,act1 and other provisions of law1 including the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq471 are likely to be sufficient to avoid dangerous climate change1 taking into account the actions of other nations2 and 7#b7 if the ,national ,academies concludes that such targets and policies are not likely to be sufficient to avoid dangerous climate change-- 7,a7 identify the needed amount of further reductions in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations2 and 7,b7 recommend additional ,united ,states and international actions to further reduce atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations4 #cjc4 ,regulations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 not later than #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 promulgate final regulations to implement the emission reduction targets under section #cja2 and 7#b7 not less than every #e years thereafter-- 7,a7 review such regulations1 taking into account the reports under section #cjb2 and 7,b7 revise such regulations as necessary to implement such emission reduction targets4 7b7 ,rulemaking on recommendations of national academies ,if any report under section #cjb includes a recommendation under section #cjb7b77;,b7 for regulatory action by a ,federal department or agency1 and such regulatory action is within the authority of such department or agency 7under law other than this subsection71 the head of such department or agency shall1 not later than #b years after the submission of such report1 finalize a rulemaking-- 7#a7 to carry out such regulatory action2 or 7#b7 to explain the reasons for declining to act4 7c7 ,additional regulations ,the regulations promulgated under subsection 7a7 may include additional regulations to reduce emissions of ,united ,states greenhouse gases from any source or sector4 ,any such regulations that address sources whose greenhouse gas emissions are regulated pursuant to section #aaa7;d7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdaa7;d77 shall account for the compliance schedule promulgated pursuant to such section #aaa7;d74 ,regulations under this section may include market-based measures1 emissions performance standards1 efficiency performance standards1 best management practices1 technology-based requirements1 and other forms of requirements4 7d7 ,relation to other authority ,the authority vested by this title is in addition to the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to other provisions of law4 #cjd4 ,savings clause ,nothing in this title shall be interpreted to preempt or limit ,state actions to address climate change4 #cje4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,greenhouse gas ,the term greenhouse gas means-- 7,a7 carbon dioxide2 7,b7 methane2 7,c7 nitrous oxide2 7,d7 hydrofluorocarbons2 7,e7 perfluorocarbons2 7,f7 sulfur hexafluoride2 or 7,g7 any other anthropogenically emitted gas that is determined by the ,administrator1 after notice and comment1 to contribute to global warming to a non-negligible degree4 7#b7 ,united ,states greenhouse gas emissions ,the term ,united ,states greenhouse gas emissions means the total quantity of greenhouse gas emissions calculated by the ,administrator on an annual basis and reported to the ,united ,nations ,framework ,convention on ,climate ,change ,secretariat4