HR 9664 · 95th Congress · Energy
Pacific Northwest Electric Power Supply and Conservation Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1977-10-20)
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Pacific Northwest Electric Power Supply and Conservation Act - Directs the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in consultation with the States of Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho, and the Pacific Northwest Electric Planning and Conservation Organization (PNEPCO), to develop programs and methods by which BPA customers and ultimate consumers may conserve and efficiently use power. Stipulates that such programs may provide for grants or loans to the ultimate consumers served by the utility systems. Stipulates that the commitment for such outstanding loans shall not exceed $300,000,000. Stipulates that BPA customers in such States shall be subject to a surcharge if such State has failed to enact legislation or take other appropriate action consistent with uniform regional standards for efficient use of power. Stipulates that such standards may be adopted by the States in consultation with BPA or by the BPA if the States do not take such action within two years. Authorizes the BPA to purchase power from a power plant or system designated by PNEPCO. Directs the BPA to sell its power to specified customers and establishes the amounts of power such customers are to receive. Author…
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