Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
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The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 is a U.S. federal law that promoted energy conservation and the development of small-scale and renewable power generation by reforming electric utility rate structures and encouraging competition.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 canonical | 9 |
| Public Utility Regulatory Policies | 1 |
| Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act | 1 |
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Target entity: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 Context triple: [Energy Policy Act of 2005, amends, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978]
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A.
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935
The Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 was a New Deal-era U.S. federal law that restructured and regulated electric and gas utility holding companies to curb monopolistic practices and protect consumers and investors.
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B.
Energy Reorganization Act of 1974
The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 is a U.S. federal law that restructured the nation’s nuclear energy program, notably splitting regulatory and promotional functions and creating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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C.
Federal Power Act
The Federal Power Act is a U.S. law that regulates interstate electricity transmission and wholesale power sales, granting the federal government—primarily the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—broad authority over the nation’s electric power industry.
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D.
Electricity Act 1947
The Electricity Act 1947 was a landmark UK law that nationalised the electricity supply industry, creating a centrally planned system of generation and distribution across Great Britain.
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E.
Price–Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act
The Price–Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act is a U.S. federal law that establishes a liability and insurance framework to compensate the public in the event of nuclear power accidents while limiting the financial exposure of nuclear industry operators.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 Target entity description: The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 is a U.S. federal law that promoted energy conservation and the development of small-scale and renewable power generation by reforming electric utility rate structures and encouraging competition.
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A.
Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935
The Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 was a New Deal-era U.S. federal law that restructured and regulated electric and gas utility holding companies to curb monopolistic practices and protect consumers and investors.
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B.
Energy Reorganization Act of 1974
The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 is a U.S. federal law that restructured the nation’s nuclear energy program, notably splitting regulatory and promotional functions and creating the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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C.
Federal Power Act
The Federal Power Act is a U.S. law that regulates interstate electricity transmission and wholesale power sales, granting the federal government—primarily the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—broad authority over the nation’s electric power industry.
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D.
Electricity Act 1947
The Electricity Act 1947 was a landmark UK law that nationalised the electricity supply industry, creating a centrally planned system of generation and distribution across Great Britain.
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E.
Price–Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act
The Price–Anderson Nuclear Industries Indemnity Act is a U.S. federal law that establishes a liability and insurance framework to compensate the public in the event of nuclear power accidents while limiting the financial exposure of nuclear industry operators.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal statute
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energy law ⓘ |
| abbreviation | PURPA ⓘ |
| affects |
electric utility rate structures
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utility planning practices ⓘ wholesale power markets ⓘ |
| codifiedIn | Title 16 of the United States Code ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| createdCategory |
cogeneration facility
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small power production facility ⓘ |
| createdConcept | qualifying facility ⓘ |
| enactedBy |
95th Congress
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surface form:
95th United States Congress
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| encourages |
cogeneration of heat and power
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competition in electric generation ⓘ distributed generation ⓘ renewable energy development ⓘ |
| historicalImpact |
opened U.S. electric generation to non-utility producers
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stimulated early independent power producer industry ⓘ |
| implementedBy |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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state public utility commissions ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | federal ⓘ |
| partOf | National Energy Act of 1978 ⓘ |
| policyInstrument |
avoided cost pricing
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mandatory purchase obligation ⓘ rate reform ⓘ |
| presidentAtSigning | Jimmy Carter ⓘ |
| primaryGoal |
encourage cogeneration
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encourage development of renewable energy ⓘ encourage small power production ⓘ promote efficient use of electricity ⓘ promote energy conservation ⓘ |
| regulates |
electric utilities
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retail electric rates ⓘ wholesale power purchases from qualifying facilities ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Energy Policy Act of 1992
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Energy Policy Act of 2005 ⓘ Federal Power Act ⓘ Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 ⓘ |
| requires |
consideration of certain ratemaking standards
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electric utilities to purchase power from qualifying facilities ⓘ non-discriminatory rates for qualifying facilities ⓘ |
| sector | electric power ⓘ |
| shortName | PURPA ⓘ |
| signedBy | Jimmy Carter ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
cogeneration policy
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electric utility regulation ⓘ energy conservation ⓘ renewable energy policy ⓘ |
| title | Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 self-link ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1978 ⓘ |
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Subject: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 Description of subject: The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 is a U.S. federal law that promoted energy conservation and the development of small-scale and renewable power generation by reforming electric utility rate structures and encouraging competition.
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