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Energy PRICE Act

USA116th CongressHR-5742| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2020
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Energy Prices Require Including Climate Externalities Act or the Energy PRICE Act This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct electric utilities to take greenhouse gas emissions into account when they set their rates for the wholesale sale of electricity. Specifically, if FERC determines that the rates do not incorporate the cost of such emissions to public health, safety, or welfare, then FERC must find that the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy

Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesConsumer affairsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy pricesEnvironmental healthPublic utilities and utility rates

Energy PRICE Act

USA116th CongressHR-5742| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2020
Energy Prices Require Including Climate Externalities Act or the Energy PRICE Act This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct electric utilities to take greenhouse gas emissions into account when they set their rates for the wholesale sale of electricity. Specifically, if FERC determines that the rates do not incorporate the cost of such emissions to public health, safety, or welfare, then FERC must find that the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesConsumer affairsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy pricesEnvironmental healthPublic utilities and utility rates