To encourage solar, wind, waste, and geothermal power production by permanently removing the size limitations contained in the Public Utility Policies Act of 1978.
Amends the Federal Power Act to extend for two years the removal of the size restrictions for renewable energy facilities larger than 80 megawatts (thereby conferring upon such facilities the regulatory benefits conferred under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA).
Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and report to the Congress on current implementation of PURPA, including: (1) mandatory purchase requirements; (2) implementation of avoided cost requirements by State public service commissions; and (3) ownership restrictions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-684.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-684.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 373.
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