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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 66 Pa.C.S.A. Public Utilities § 511.1. Use of Federal funds under energy program

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) General rule.--The commission is authorized to apply for and, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, use Federal funds pursuant to the National Energy Act which is composed of:

(1) The “National Energy Conservation Policy Act,” Public Law 95-619.

(2) The “Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978,” Public Law 95-620. 1

(3) The “Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978,” Public Law 95-617. 2

(4) The “Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978,” Public Law 95-621. 3

(5) The “Energy Tax Act of 1978,” Public Law 95-618. 4

(6) The “Energy Conservation and Production Act of 1976,” Public Law 94-385. 5

(7) Any future Federal legislation or amendments to the statutes listed in this subsection providing special funds for:

(i) Rate making research and development.

(ii) Energy conservation research and development.

(iii) Motor carrier and rail transportation safety programs.

(iv) Gas safety programs.

(b) Funds not subject to lapse.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be subject to lapsing at the end of any fiscal period.

(c) Reimbursement to utilities prohibited.--Funds received by the commission pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be reimbursed to any public utility.

1 42 U.S.C.A. § 8301 et seq.
2 16 U.S.C.A. § 2601 et seq.
3 15 U.S.C.A. § 3301 et seq.
4 See 26 U.S.C.A. § 1 note.
5 See 42 U.S.C.A. § 6801 note.
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