Energy PRICE Act
United States116th CongressHR-5742House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 3, 2020
Summary
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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