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H.R. 6538 115th Congress House

Renewable Energy Certainty Act

Official title: To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy.

Introduced: July 25, 2018 Introduced by: Peter Welch Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
Energy Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLighting and heating
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Lighting, heating, coolingPublic contracts and procurement
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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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
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 Latest action July 27, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jul 25, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6538: Renewable Energy Certainty Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6538/
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"H.R. 6538: Renewable Energy Certainty Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6538/.
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H.R. 6538, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6538/.
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