HR 3096
Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study of how federal agencies use renewable energy certificates (RECs). The study will examine the impact of REC demand on renewable energy investments, compare different compliance approaches, and analyze the costs associated with using RECs versus other methods. The Comptroller General will then submit a report with recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the REC market in supporting federal renewable energy investments.
Key provisions
- Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of federal agency use of RECs.
- Evaluates the impact of REC demand on renewable energy generation investments.
- Compares RECs to other compliance methods (power purchase agreements, onsite renewables).
- Analyzes the costs associated with using RECs for federal projects.
- Examines compliance with Executive Order 14057 regarding federal sustainability.
- Assesses compliance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
- Determines the average cost of different compliance approaches.
- Provides recommendations for legislation and administrative action.
Who is affected
- Federal Agencies
- Renewable Energy Generators
- The Federal Government
- Congress
- The Energy Sector
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study to assess the effectiveness of the REC market.
- It compares REC usage to alternative compliance strategies.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 3096
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal agency use of renewable energy certificates.
This Act may be cited as the Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2025
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renewable energy certificates, including the progress made by using each type of renewable energy certificate; and
approaches other than renewable energy certificates;
the difference in the average cost of each form of compliance to Federal agencies; and
the risk to Federal agencies of becoming noncompliant with section 203 of the Energy Policy Act with respect to each form of compliance;
existing renewable energy projects; and
The Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report—
detailing the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a); and
providing recommendations for legislation and administrative action, the Comptroller General considers appropriate, to improve the impact the renewable energy certificates market has on Federal Government investments in renewable energy generation.