§2645 Utility Regulatory Institute

Summary

The Secretary can give grants that pay part of the costs for an institute set up by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. The money is for research on electric and gas utility rate policy, for making data and computer tools for ratemaking, and for other work that directly helps state utility regulators follow state law and this Act. The grants may cover up to 80% of costs in fiscal year 1979 and up to 60% in fiscal year 1980; the rest must come from nonfederal sources. Grants can only have normal administration rules and must make all information available to the Secretary, the Commission, and the public. Grant money cannot be used to support or oppose legislation except when institute representatives give invited testimony to a congressional or state legislative committee. Up to $2,000,000 may be appropriated for each of fiscal years 1979 and 1980, and no funds may be provided after 1980 without a specific act of Congress.