H.R. 4866 (103rd): Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Act of 1994

Introduced:
Aug 01, 1994 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. Philip Sharp [D-IN2]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 5, 1994, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 01, 1994
Reported by Committee Aug 05, 1994
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To encourage solar, wind, waste, and geothermal power production by permanently removing the size limitations contained in the Public Utility Policies Act of 1978.

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Last updated Aug 08, 1994.
4 pages

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8/8/1994--Reported to House amended. 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.

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