S. 3813 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010
S. 3813 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Sep 21, 2010, sponsored by Jeff Bingaman with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 21, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to establish a standard that requires electric utilities to obtain an increasing percentage of their base quantity of electricity that they sell to consumers from renewable energy or energy efficiency (3% in 2012-2013, 6% in 2014-2016, 9% in 2017-2018, 12% in 2019-2020, and 15% in 2021-2039).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 21, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576. (Sep 22, 2010)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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