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16 U.S.C. § 2625 — Obligations to consider and determine
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**(a) Request for consideration and determination** Each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility may undertake the consideration and make the determination referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to any standard established by [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in any proceeding respecting the rates of the electric utility. Any participant or intervenor (including an intervenor referred to in [section 2631 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2631&num=0&edition=prelim)) in such a proceeding may request, and shall obtain, such consideration and determination in such proceeding. In undertaking such consideration and making such determination in any such proceeding with respect to the application to any electric utility of any standard established by [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), a State regulatory authority (with respect to an electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) or nonregulated electric utility may take into account in such proceeding—
(1) any appropriate prior determination with respect to such standard—
(A) which is made in a proceeding which takes place after November 9, 1978, or
(B) which was made before such date (or is made in a proceeding pending on such date) and complies, as provided in [section 2634 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=gra
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**(a) Request for consideration and determination** Each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility may undertake the consideration and make the determination referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to any standard established by [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in any proceeding respecting the rates of the electric utility. Any participant or intervenor (including an intervenor referred to in [section 2631 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2631&num=0&edition=prelim)) in such a proceeding may request, and shall obtain, such consideration and determination in such proceeding. In undertaking such consideration and making such determination in any such proceeding with respect to the application to any electric utility of any standard established by [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), a State regulatory authority (with respect to an electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) or nonregulated electric utility may take into account in such proceeding—
(1) any appropriate prior determination with respect to such standard—
(A) which is made in a proceeding which takes place after November 9, 1978, or
(B) which was made before such date (or is made in a proceeding pending on such date) and complies, as provided in [section 2634 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2634&num=0&edition=prelim), with the requirements of this chapter; and
(2) the evidence upon which such prior determination was based (if such evidence is referenced in such proceeding).
**(b) Time limitations**
(1) Not later than 2 years after November 9, 1978 (or after October 24, 1992, in the case of standards under paragraphs (7), (8), and (9) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim)), each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility shall commence the consideration referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim), or set a hearing date for such consideration, with respect to each standard established by [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) Not later than three years after November 9, 1978 (or after October 24, 1992, in the case of standards under paragraphs (7), (8), and (9) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim)), each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility, shall complete the consideration, and shall make the determination, referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to each standard established by [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3)
(A) Not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility shall commence the consideration referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim), or set a hearing date for such consideration, with respect to each standard established by paragraphs (11) through (13) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) Not later than 3 years after August 8, 2005, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility, shall complete the consideration, and shall make the determination, referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to each standard established by paragraphs (11) through (13) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4)
(A) Not later than 1 year after August 8, 2005, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility shall commence the consideration referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim), or set a hearing date for such consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (14) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) Not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility, shall complete the consideration, and shall make the determination, referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to the standard established by paragraph (14) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5)
(A) Not later than 1 year after August 8, 2005, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence the consideration referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim), or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (15) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) Not later than two years after August 8, 2005, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility, shall complete the consideration, and shall make the determination, referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to each standard established by paragraph (15) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6)
(A) Not later than 1 year after December 19, 2007, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence the consideration referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim), or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standards established by paragraphs (16) through (19) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) Not later than 2 years after December 19, 2007, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility, shall complete the consideration, and shall make the determination, referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to each standard established by paragraphs (16) through (19) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(7)
(A) Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility shall commence consideration under [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim), or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) Not later than 2 years after November 15, 2021, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility shall complete the consideration and make the determination under [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(8)
(A) Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim), or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (21) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) Not later than 2 years after November 15, 2021, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility shall complete the consideration and make the determination under [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to the standard established by paragraph (21) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Failure to comply** Each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility shall undertake the consideration, and make the determination, referred to in [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to each standard established by [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in the first rate proceeding commenced after the date three years after November 9, 1978, respecting the rates of such utility if such State regulatory authority or nonregulated electric utility has not, before such date, complied with subsection (b)(2) with respect to such standard. In the case of each standard established by paragraphs (11) through (13) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (14) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (15) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005. In the case of the standards established by paragraphs (16) through (19) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to December 19, 2007. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to November 15, 2021. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (21) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim), the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to November 15, 2021.
**(d) Prior State actions relating to standard under certain paragraphs of section 2621(d)** Subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall not apply to the standards established by paragraphs (11) through (13) and paragraphs (16) through (19) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before August 8, 2005—
(1) the State has implemented for such utility the standard concerned (or a comparable standard);
(2) the State regulatory authority for such State or relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard concerned (or a comparable standard) for such utility; or
(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of such standard (or a comparable standard) for such utility.
**(e) Prior State actions relating to standard under section 2621(d)(14)** Subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (14) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before August 8, 2005—
(1) the State has implemented for such utility the standard concerned (or a comparable standard);
(2) the State regulatory authority for such State or relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard concerned (or a comparable standard) for such utility within the previous 3 years; or
(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of such standard (or a comparable standard) for such utility within the previous 3 years.
**(f) Prior State actions relating to standard under section 2621(d)(15)** Subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (15) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before August 8, 2005—
(1) the State has implemented for such utility the standard concerned (or a comparable standard);
(2) the State regulatory authority for such State or relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard concerned (or a comparable standard) for such utility; or
(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of such standard (or a comparable standard) for such utility.
**(g) Prior State actions** Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (20) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before November 15, 2021—
(1) the State has implemented for the electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard);
(2) the State regulatory authority for the State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility; or
(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility.
**(h) Other prior State actions** Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (21) of [section 2621(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d&num=0&edition=prelim) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before November 15, 2021—
(1) the State has implemented for the electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard);
(2) the State regulatory authority for the State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility; or
(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility during the 3-year period ending on November 15, 2021.
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Additional services** — The term “additional services” means the provision of supplementary power, backup or standby power, maintenance power, or interruptible power to an electric consumer by an electric utility.
(2) **Waste heat to power system** — The term “waste heat to power system” means a system that generates electricity through the recovery of waste energy.
(3) **Other terms**
(A) *Purpa* — The terms “electric consumer”, “electric utility”, “interconnection service”, “nonregulated electric utility”, and “State regulatory authority” have the meanings given those terms in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ([16 U.S.C. 2601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), within the meaning of title I of that Act ([16 U.S.C. 2611](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2611&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
(B) *EPCA* — The terms “combined heat and power system” and “waste energy” have the meanings given those terms in [section 6341 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6341&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Review**
(1) **In general** — Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other appropriate entities, shall review existing rules and procedures relating to interconnection service and additional services throughout the United States for electric generation with nameplate capacity up to 150 megawatts connecting at either distribution or transmission voltage levels to identify barriers to the deployment of combined heat and power systems and waste heat to power s
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**(a) In general** To the maximum extent practicable, the Architect of the Capitol shall include energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan.
**(b) Report** Not later than 6 months after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Complex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a).
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There are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) not to exceed $40,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1979 and 1980 to carry out [section 6807 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6807&num=0&edition=prelim) (relating to State utility regulatory assistance);
(2) not to exceed $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1979 and 1980 to carry out [section 6805 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6805&num=0&edition=prelim) (relating to State offices of consumer services); and
(3) not to exceed $8,000,000 for the fiscal year 1979, and $10,000,000 for the fiscal year 1980 to carry out [section 6804(1)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6804/1/B&num=0&edition=prelim) (relating to innovative rate structures).
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**(a) Cost of service** In undertaking the consideration and making the determination under [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to the standard concerning cost of service established by [section 2621(d)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621/d/1&num=0&edition=prelim), the costs of providing electric service to each class of electric consumers shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be determined on the basis of methods prescribed by the State regulatory authority (in the case of a State regulated electric utility) or by the electric utility (in the case of a nonregulated electric utility). Such methods shall to the maximum extent practicable—
(1) permit identification of differences in cost-incurrence, for each such class of electric consumers, attributable to daily and seasonal time of use of service and
(2) permit identification of differences in cost-incurrence attributable to differences in customer demand, and energy components of cost. In prescribing such methods, such State regulatory authority or nonregulated electric utility shall take into account the extent to which total costs to an electric utility are likely to change if—
(A) additional capacity is added to meet peak demand relative to base demand; and
(B) additional kilowatt-hours of electric energy are delivered to electric consumers.
**(b) Time-of-day rates** In undertaking the consideration and making the determination required under [section 2621 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section2621&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to the standard for time-of-day rates established
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The purposes of this chapter are to encourage—
(1) conservation of energy supplied by electric utilities;
(2) the optimization of the efficiency of use of facilities and resources by electric utilities; and
(3) equitable rates to electric consumers.
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**(a) Authority to intervene and participate** In order to initiate and participate in the consideration of one or more of the standards established by subchapter II or other concepts which contribute to the achievement of the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary, any affected electric utility, or any electric consumer of an affected electric utility may intervene and participate as a matter of right in any ratemaking proceeding or other appropriate regulatory proceeding relating to rates or rate design which is conducted by a State regulatory authority (with respect to an electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) or by a nonregulated electric utility.
**(b) Access to information** Any intervenor or participant in a proceeding described in subsection (a) shall have access to information available to other parties to the proceeding if such information is relevant to the issues to which his intervention or participation in such proceeding relates. Such information may be obtained through reasonable rules relating to discovery of information prescribed by the State regulatory authority (in the case of proceedings concerning electric utilities for which it has ratemaking authority) or by the nonregulated electric utility (in the case of a proceeding conducted by a nonregulated electric utility).
**(c) Effective date; procedures** Any intervention or participation under this section, in any proceeding commenced before November 9, 1978, but not completed before such date, shall be permitted under this section only to the extent such intervention or participation is timely under otherwise applicable law.
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 2624
(b) Establishment
The following Federal standards are hereby es-
tablished:
(1) Master metering
To the extent determined appropriate under
section 2625(d) of this title, master metering of
electric service in the case of new buildings
shall be prohibited or restricted to the extent
necessary to carry out the purposes of this
chapter.
(2) Automatic adjustment clauses
No electric utility may increase any rate
pursuant to an automatic adjustment clause
unless such clause meets the requirements of
section 2625(e) of this title.
(3) Information to consumers
Each electric utility shall transmit to each
of its electric consumers information regard-
ing rate schedules in accordance with the re-
quirements of section 2625(f) of this title.
(4) Procedures for termination of electric serv-
ice
No electric utility may terminate electric
service to any electric consumer except pursu-
ant to procedures described in section 2625(g)
of this title.
(5) Advertising
No electric utility may recover from any
person other than the shareholders (or other
owners) of such utility any direct or indirect
expenditure by such utility for promotional or
political advertising as defined in section
2625(h) of this title.
(c) Procedural requirements
Each State regulatory authority (with respect
to each electric utility for which it has rate-
making authority) and each nonregulated elec-
tric utility, within the two-year period specified
in subsection (a), shall (1) adopt, pursuant to
subsection (a), each of the standards established
by subsection (b) or, (2) with respect to any such
standard which is not adopted, such authority or
nonregulated electric utility shall state in writ-
ing that it has determined not to adopt such
sta
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