Bill Summary
This legislation, called the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, aims to authorize long-term contracts for the federal government to purchase energy from renewable sources or cogeneration facilities for a period of up to 30 years. The Act also requires the Secretary to publish a standardized energy purchase agreement and provide technical assistance to agencies implementing this section. This legislation is part of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act and is intended to promote the use of renewable energy sources by the federal government.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation may affect individuals or communities who rely on renewable energy sources for their electricity, as it allows for long-term contracts between the government and producers of renewable energy. This could lead to a more stable and reliable source of energy for these individuals or communities.
2. The standardized energy purchase agreement provided for in this legislation may affect businesses or organizations looking to invest in renewable energy, as it sets forth commercial terms and conditions that must be met in order to enter into a contract with the government. This could potentially make it easier for these entities to invest in renewable energy.
3. The technical assistance provided for in this legislation may affect government agencies, as it will help them implement the new policies and procedures for entering into long-term contracts for renewable energy. This could lead to a more streamlined process for agencies and potentially save them time and resources.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 932 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 932
To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of
energy.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 30, 2019
Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Norman) introduced the following bill;
which was 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
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A BILL
To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of
energy.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Energy Certainty Act''.
SEC. 2. CONTRACTS FOR FEDERAL PURCHASES OF ENERGY.
(a) In General.--Part 3 of title V of the National Energy
Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8251 et seq.) is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 554. LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR ENERGY.
``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 501(b)(1)(B) of title
40, United States Code, an agency may enter into a contract for the
acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from
cogeneration facilities covering a period of not more than 30 years.
``(b) Standardized Energy Purchase Agreement.--Not later than 90
days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary,
through the Federal Energy Management Program, shall publish a
standardized energy purchase agreement, setting forth commercial terms
and conditions, that agencies may use to acquire energy generated from
renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities.
``(c) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical
assistance to assist agencies in implementing this section.''.
(b) Table of Contents Amendment.--The table of contents for such
Act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such part
3 the following new item:
``Sec. 554. Long-term contracts for energy.''.
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