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S.2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced March 1, 2012
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to require, beginning in calendar 2015, each electric utility that sells electric energy to electric consumers in a state (other than Alaska or Hawaii) to obtain a percentage of such electric energy from clean energy. Prescribes a schedule for calendar year minimum annual percentages. Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) establish a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-466.
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| March 1, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |