HR 1686
97th Congress
House
Energy
Buildings
Electric utilities
Gas companies
Public utilities
Public utility regulation
A bill to prohibit the use of master meters for gas and electricity supplied to new buildings having more than one unit, and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 5, 1981
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 9, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Feb 5, 1981
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require separate metering of the electricity or natural gas used in each new building unit constructed after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to bring actions against electric and gas utilities to require compliance with such requirements. Sets forth penalties for violations of such requirements.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1