H.R.969: To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes.

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160 (149 Democrats, 12 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to prescribe requirements for a Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard for calendar years 2010 through 2039. Specifies a schedule of graduated annual percentages of a supplier's base amount that shall be generated from renewable energy resources, from 1% in 2010 up to 20 % in 2020 and thereafter. Authorizes a retail electric supplier to satisfy such requirements through submission of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Feb. 8, 2007

Introduced in the House by Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

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