Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§13314 Study of tax and rate treatment of renewable energy projects
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 134— - ENERGY POLICY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - RENEWABLE ENERGY › § 13314
Summary
The Secretary, working with State utility regulators, must study whether tax rules and the way utility rates are set make it harder or easier for renewable energy power plants compared with conventional power plants. Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary must send a report on the study’s results to Congress.
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Title 42, §13314
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(a)The Secretary, in conjunction with State regulatory commissions, shall undertake a study to determine if conventional taxation and ratemaking procedures result in economic barriers to or incentives for renewable energy power plants compared to conventional power plants.
(b)Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study undertaken under subsection (a).
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42 U.S.C. § 13314
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73