Number: RS20270
Title: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING
Authors: Fred Sissine, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Several electricity industry restructuring bills propose to eliminate the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), which has been key to the growth of renewable power facilities. This report provides an overview of the debate over renewable energy provisions in federal legislation to restructure the electric power industry.
Pages: 5
Date: Updated July 20, 1999