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S. 2415 (101st)

A bill to encourage colar, wind, waste, and geothermal power production by removing the size limitations contained in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 April 1990

Last action

2 October 1990 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

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Summary

Solar and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to remove the size limitations placed upon solar and geothermal facilities eligible for PURPA regulatory benefits. Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate proposed modifications to its regulations to implement this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 April 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 April 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-814.

    Source: Committee

  4. 19 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 September 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 837.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 21 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Sep 20, 90 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-470.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Sep 20, 90 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-470.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 September 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 September 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 October 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 26 September 1990

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 4 April 1990

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