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

USA115th CongressHR-6538| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2018
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Ralph Norman (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Jul 25, 2018
Introduced in House
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 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • July 25, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 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.
  • July 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLighting and heatingLighting, heating, coolingPublic contracts and procurement

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

USA115th CongressHR-6538| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2018
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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Timeline
Jul 25, 2018
Introduced in House
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 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • July 25, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 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.
  • July 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Ralph Norman (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLighting and heatingLighting, heating, coolingPublic contracts and procurement