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S.1175: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to make loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with any Federal renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced June 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to direct the Secretary of Energy to make loans to electric utilities to reduce their costs of complying with federal renewable energy standards and minimize the impact such standards have on consumers' electricity rates. Requires the use of such loans on projects that are approved by the Secretary, which may include the construction of renewable energy generation facilities or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| June 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |