The Climate Solutions Act of 2025 is a comprehensive bill designed to fight climate change through three main strategies. First, it requires the United States to transition to 100% renewable energy for electricity by 2035, with the percentage of renewable energy increasing each year starting in 2026. Second, it sets energy efficiency targets for electricity and natural gas suppliers, requiring them to help customers use less energy through improvements like better insulation, efficient appliances, and smart building systems. These efficiency targets start small in 2026 and gradually increase through 2032. Third, the bill establishes a goal to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by at least 52% below 2005 levels by 2035, reaching zero emissions by 2050, with the EPA creating detailed regulations to achieve these targets.

The bill affects energy companies, which will need to invest in renewable energy and help customers reduce energy consumption. It also impacts everyday Americans through potential changes in their electricity sources and opportunities to make their homes and businesses more efficient. The law allows states to set even stricter climate standards if they choose. Every five years, the National Academies of Sciences will review whether the country is on track to meet these goals and recommend additional actions if needed. The bill is based on scientific evidence showing that rapid emissions reductions this decade are critical to preventing the worst impacts of climate change, including extreme weather, rising sea levels, and threats to ecosystems and human health.