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16 U.S.C. 2611: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 46-PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES

§2611. Purposes

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.

( Pub. L. 95–617, title I, § 101 , Nov. 9, 1978 , 92 Stat. 3120 .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title I (§ 101 et seq.) of Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3120, which enacted subchapters I to IV of this chapter and section 6808 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amended sections 6802 to 6807 of Title 42. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.