H.R. 969 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
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.
H.R. 969 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 8, 2007, sponsored by Tom Udall with 160 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 160
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Udall (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 148 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. (Feb 9, 2007)
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