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HR 6538 115th Congress House Energy Alternative and renewable resources Energy efficiency and conservation Government buildings, facilities, and property Lighting and heating Lighting, heating, cooling Public contracts and procurement

Renewable Energy Certainty Act

Introduced: July 25, 2018 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
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Jul 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 25, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 25, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Renewable Energy Certainty Act

This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to authorize federal agencies to enter into contracts for the acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities for a period of up to 30 years.

The Federal Energy Management Program shall publish a standardized energy purchase agreement that agencies may use for such an acquisition.

What's happening now July 27, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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