Definition of Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978

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Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978

The term 'Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' 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'.

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