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Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3096| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study on how Federal agencies utilize renewable energy certificates (RECs) . The study will specifically evaluate whether the aggregate market demand for RECs genuinely leads to new investments in renewable energy generation capacity and assess Federal agencies' progress in meeting clean energy directives, including those from Executive Order 14057. It will also compare RECs, power purchase agreements , and onsite renewables as means for agencies to comply with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, considering cost differences and compliance risks. Furthermore, the Comptroller General must analyze the average costs agencies incur when using RECs for both existing and new renewable energy projects, and project costs if agencies exclusively relied on RECs, PPAs, or onsite renewables for new projects. Upon completion, a detailed report will be submitted to Congress, outlining the study's findings and offering recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to enhance the impact of the REC market on Federal renewable energy investments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8961
Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2024
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8961
    Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2024


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Energy

Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3096| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
This bill mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study on how Federal agencies utilize renewable energy certificates (RECs) . The study will specifically evaluate whether the aggregate market demand for RECs genuinely leads to new investments in renewable energy generation capacity and assess Federal agencies' progress in meeting clean energy directives, including those from Executive Order 14057. It will also compare RECs, power purchase agreements , and onsite renewables as means for agencies to comply with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, considering cost differences and compliance risks. Furthermore, the Comptroller General must analyze the average costs agencies incur when using RECs for both existing and new renewable energy projects, and project costs if agencies exclusively relied on RECs, PPAs, or onsite renewables for new projects. Upon completion, a detailed report will be submitted to Congress, outlining the study's findings and offering recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to enhance the impact of the REC market on Federal renewable energy investments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8961
Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2024
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8961
    Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2024


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted