§ 8276. System evaluation and purchase program

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1978

   Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act

   Pub. L. 95–619 title V § 567 · 92 Stat. 3206

   Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 8276

   Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 567, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3281

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 567, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3281

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 567. SYSTEM EVALUATION AND PURCHASE PROGRAM. (a) Program.— The Secretary shall establish, within 60 days after 42 USC 8276. the date of the enactment of this part, a photovoltaic systems evaluation and purchase program to provide such systems as are required by the Federal agencies to carry out this part. In acquiring photovoltaic solar electric systems under this part, the Secretary shall insure that such systems reflect to the maximum extent practicable the most advanced and reliable technologies and shall schedule purchases in a manner which will stimulate the early development of a permanent low-cost private photovoltaic production capability in the United States, and to stimulate the private sector market for photovoltaic power systems. The Secretary shall, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, procure not more than 30 megawatts of photovoltaic solar electric systems during fiscal years ending September 30, 1979, September 30, 1980, and September 30, 1981. (b) Other Procurement.— Nothing in this part shall preclude any Federal agency from directly procuring a photovoltaic solar electric system (in lieu of obtaining one under the program under subsection (a)), except that any such Federal agency shall consult with the Secretary before procuring such a system.

2. 1980

   Energy Security Act

   Pub. L. 96–294 title IV § 407(2)(C) · 94 Stat. 611

   Inserted · 42 U.S.C. § 8276(a)

   Pub. L. 96–294 inserted provisions relating to Federal agencies acting under delegations from the Secretary

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–294 inserted provisions relating to Federal agencies acting under delegations from the Secretary.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (C) by inserting “(or other Federal agency acting under delegation from the Secretary)” after “Secretary” in the second sentence of section 567(a); 42 USC 8276.

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