Energy PRICE Act of 2021
Summary
Energy Prices Require Including Climate Externalities Act of 2021 or the Energy PRICE Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct electric utilities to take greenhouse gas emissions into account when they set their rates for the wholesale sale of electricity. Specifically, if FERC determines that the rates do not incorporate the cost of such emissions to public health, safety, or welfare, then FERC must find that the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 20, 2021
Last action Jul 21, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jul 21, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
lower
Jul 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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