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42 U.S.C. 13311: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY
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§13311. Purposes

The purposes of this subchapter are to promote⁠—

(1)  increases in the production and utilization of energy from renewable energy resources;

(2)  further advances of renewable energy technologies; and

(3)  exports of United States renewable energy technologies and services.

( Pub. L. 102–486, title XII, § 1201 , Oct. 24, 1992 , 106 Stat. 2956 .)

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This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title” meaning title XII of Pub. L. 102–486, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2956, which enacted this subchapter and amended sections 6276, 12001 to 12003, 12005, and 12006 of this title.