Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-001814",
  "term": "Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of1978, passed by the U.S. Congress. This statute requires States to implement utility conservation programs and create special markets for co-generators and small producers who meet certain standards, including the requirement that States set the prices and quantities of power the utilities must buy from such facilities.",
  "subject": "Electricity",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/public-utility-regulatory-policies-act-of-1978/"
}