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Renewable Energy Certainty Act

USA117th CongressHR-1033| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2021
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 authorizes long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy and establishes related requirements. Specifically, the bill authorizes 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. In addition, the bill requires the Federal Energy Management Program to publish a standardized energy purchase agreement that an agency may use for such an acquisition.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-932
Renewable Energy Certainty Act
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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.
Feb 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-932
    Renewable Energy Certainty Act


  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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.


  • February 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

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Renewable Energy Certainty Act

USA117th CongressHR-1033| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2021
Renewable Energy Certainty Act This bill authorizes long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy and establishes related requirements. Specifically, the bill authorizes 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. In addition, the bill requires the Federal Energy Management Program to publish a standardized energy purchase agreement that an agency may use for such an acquisition.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-932
Renewable Energy Certainty Act
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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.
Feb 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-932
    Renewable Energy Certainty Act


  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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.


  • February 12, 2021
    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

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2060: Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLighting, heating, coolingPublic contracts and procurement