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Proposal:Renewable Energy Certainty Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Renewable Energy Certainty Act

This 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.

The Federal Energy Management Program shall publish a standardized energy purchase agreement that agencies may use for such an acquisition.

Bill Title

Renewable Energy Certainty Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-01-30: 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.
  • 2019-01-30: 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.
  • 2019-01-30: Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-30: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.